Let’s Talk Wire Rope
Wire rope is a preferred lifting device for many reasons. its unique design consists of multiple steel wires that form individual strands laid in a helical pattern around a core. The structure provides strength, flexibility, and the ability to handle bending stresses. Different configurations of the material, wire, and strand structure will provide different benefits for the specific lifting application, including:
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Abrasion resistance
- Crushing resistance
- Fatigue resistance
- Corrosion resistance
- Rotation resistance
Selecting the proper wire rope for your lifting application requires some careful thought. It is important to understand the components of a wire rope, the construction of wire rope, the different types of wire rope, and the applications they are used for. This will allow you to select the best performing and longest-lasting wire rope for the job at hand. It will also help you understand how to maintain the wire rope by choosing the right lubricants and applicators.
Source: Article by Mike Close/Rigging Equipment Wire Rope