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Originally Posted by Cambelt
Hi I have a static winch (i.e. used in my workshop). It's electric and uses a steel cable. What are the general guidelines for lubricating winch cable?
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Is it bare steel or in any kind of sheath ?
If it's steel, then I would think any spray oil would be fine. I guess a lot of steel cables are greased too. But that's also sticky and requires cleaning and re-application as it turns itself into a grinding paste with contamination.
Are you trying to primarily prevent corrosion or wear ?
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