Wireline Cable: Performance Evaluation of Greases for Corrosion Protection of Galvanized Armor Wires (C2026-00073)
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Central
Location: 342 C
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Wireline cables are an essential component of open-hole logging operations. Standard wireline cables are protected by layers of galvanized steel armor that provide mechanical strength and corrosion resistance. This paper presents a comparative analysis of the protection efficiency of five grease formulations applied as coatings to galvanized armor wire surfaces. The evaluation was conducted using a previously described laboratory methodology (Corrosion Science, 2025, 112997). This approach focuses on evaluating the degradation of the zinc coating and the mechanical integrity of the wires under accelerated atmospheric conditions that simulate hot, humid storage environments for cables. The results of this study improve our understanding of corrosion mechanisms in galvanized wire under atmospheric conditions and provide practical guidance for selecting and applying greases that extend the service life of wireline cables.
