Prolan Lubricant Prevents Seized up Padlock at Marine Harbour

In the North Norfolk village of Brancaster Staithe, a 100 metre long chain is laid on the gravel harbour tide line for tender boats to safely attach to stop them floating away. The chain is padlocked at both ends at the start of the summer season in April, and then the whole chain and padlock is removed at the end of October.

The local Brancaster Staithe Harbour Users Association, Brancaster Staithe Sailing & Powerboat Club, The National Trust, and Natural England all have use and responsibility for the Harbour and the chain.

When the chain was laid at the start of 2022, the padlocks were covered in a coat of Witham Prolan Heavy Grade, in a hope the padlocks could be opened and reused. In the past, each and every year, the padlocks have had to be cut off using a disc cutter and disposed of because they have corroded or have seized up.

After more than 7 months of being exposed to salt, sea water, sand, mud and rain and being laid on the gravel floor of the harbour, the padlock, with one turn of the key, opened successfully first time and will be used again next year with another coat of Witham Prolan Heavy Grade being applied.

Prolan Heavy Grade Lubricant

An incredibly long-lasting all round, heavy grade liquid lubricant, ideal for all rust protection jobs that will help save time and money on multiple re-applications. This award-winning product protects all types of metal, on machinery, vehicles and equipment and protects  rubber and battery terminals from corrosion caused by water, moisture, acid and salt. This Lanolin based lubricant stays on even in harsh conditions such as sand, salt and mud and will extend the longevity of all your equipment and free up well rusted parts.

Benefits:

• Long lasting rust protection for vehicles and machinery; saves time on re-application

• Stays on in harsh conditions (sand, salt, mud, fertiliser)

• Increases machinery life and may increase resale value

• Environmentally friendly and biodegradable

• Internationally certified by NSF for worldwide certification in food processing industries

• Available in 1 litre, 5 litre, 25 litre and 400ml aerosol.

For more information about our Prolan range of lanolin lubricants – go to the Prolan page on our website:

www.withamgroup.co.uk/products/prolan-protective-lubricants