Wire Rope

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Multi-wire strands laid geometrically around a core.

Wire rope is specified by the number of strands in the rope, the number of wires in each strand, and a description of the type of construction. For example, the notation 6x7 FC means that the rope has six strands, and there are 7 wires in each strand around a fiber core.

Bright Wire Rope
Bright, Rotation Resistant Wire Rope
Galvanized Wire Rope
Stainless Steel Wire Rope
Swaged Wire Rope

Bright Wire Rope


	6x19 Table Summary: The 6 X 19 wire rope table displays the diameter, mass, and strength for fiber core and IWRC wire ropes. Click to view the 6x19 Bright Wire Rope Table 6x19 Bright Wire Rope Information: Bright wire rope lasts the longest when used in climate controlled environment Commonly used for winch, hoist, and crane applications

	6x37 Table Summary: The 6 X 37 wire rope table displays the diameter, mass, and strength for fiber core and IWRC wire ropes. Click to view the 6x37 Bright Wire Rope Table 6x37 Bright Wire Rope Information: Bright wire rope lasts the longest when used in climate controlled environment More flexible than 6x19 bright wire rope Commonly used for winch, hoist, and crane applications

Bright, Rotation Resistant Wire Rope


	19x7 Table Summary: The 19 X 7 bright wire rope table displays the diameter, mass, and strength for rotation resistant bright wire rope. View 19 x 7 Bright, Rotation Resistant Wire Rope Table 19 x 7 Bright Rotation Resistant Wire Rope Information: Resists the tendency to spin or rotate under load Open swivels are not recommended for use with 19x7 ropes

	8x19 Table Summary: The 8 X 19 wire rope table displays the diameter, mass, and strength for rotation resistant bright wire rope. View 8 x 19 Bright, Rotation Resistant Wire Rope Table 8 x 19 Bright Rotation Resistant Wire Rope Information: Resists the tendency to spin or rotate under load 8x19 rotation resistant wire ropes tend to have greater resistance to bending, drum, and sheave crushing than 19x7 rotation resistant wire ropes.

Galvanized Wire Rope


	6X19 (GALV EIPS IWRC) Table Summary: The 6 X 19 wire rope table displays the diameter, mass, and strength for galvanized EIPS IWRC wire rope. View 6 x 19 Galvanized Wire Rope Table 6 x 19 Galvanized Wire Rope Information: More corrosion resistant than Bright Less corrosion resistant than Stainless Steel Drawn galvanized Hot dipped wires add additional zinc for greater protection Drawn Galvanized wires have a higher breaking load, equal to that of bright Commonly used in the irrigation industry and boat dock applications

	6X7 FC Table Summary: The 6 X 7 wire rope table displays the diameter, mass, and strength for fiber core wire rope. View 6 x 7 FC Galvanized Wire Rope Table 6 x 7 FC Galvanized Wire Rope Information: Also known as sash cord Light duty iron wire rope Often used in applications where an inexpensive metallic cord of relatively low strength is required Dry (Unlubricated) Commonly used as fishing rope

	6X19 FC Table Summary: The 6 X 19 wire rope table displays the diameter, mass, and strength for fiber core wire rope. View 6 x 19 FC Galvanized Wire Rope Table 6 x 19 FC Galvanized Wire Rope Information: More corrosion resistant than Bright Less corrosion resisant than Stainless Steel Drawn galvanized Drawn Galvanized wires have a higher breaking load, equal to that of bright Commonly used as fishing rope

	6X24 Table Summary: The 6 X 24 wire rope table displays the diameter, mass, and strength for fiber core wire rope. View 6 x 24 Galvanized Wire Rope Table 6 x 24 Galvanized Wire Rope Information: More corrosion resistant than Bright Less Corrosion resistant than Stainless Steel Drawn galvanized Drawn Galvanized wires have a higher breaking load, equal to that of bright Commonly used as fishing rope

Stainless Steel Wire Rope


	6X7 FC Table Summary: The 6 X 7 wire rope table displays the diameter, mass, and strength for fiber core stainless steel. View 6 x 7 FC SS Wire Rope Table 6 x 7 FC SS Wire Rope Information: Excellent abrasion resistance “Stiff” rope Tight bending will shorten rope’s life

	6X19 IWRC Table Summary: The 6 X 19 wire rope table displays the diameter, mass, and strength for IWRC stainless steel. View 6 x 19 IWRC SS Wire Rope Table 6 x 19 IWRC SS Wire Rope Information: Stronger and more crush resistant than fiber core ropes More flexible than 6x7 Excellent balance of abrasion and fatigue resistance Commonly used a rotary drilling rope

	6X37 IWRC Table Summary: The 6 X 37 wire rope table displays the diameter, mass, and strength for IWRC stainless steel. View 6 x 37 IWRC SS Wire Rope Table 6 x 37 IWRC SS Wire Rope Information: Very flexible, “soft” rope Can withstand tighter bending than 6x7 or 6x19 Handles tight drum and sheave winding associated with overhead lifting Smaller individual wires reduce its capacity to resist abrasion Commonly used as drilling rope in hoist only applications

	19X7 (Rotation resistant) Table Summary: The 19 X 7 rotation resistant stainless steel wire rope table displays the diameter, mass, and strengh. View 19 x 7 Rotation Resistant SS Wire Rope Table 19 x 7 Rotation Resistant SS Wire Rope Information: Resists tendency to spin or unload Open swivels are not recommended for use with 19x7 ropes