Wire rope is a complex mechanical device that has many moving parts all working in tandem to help support and move an object or load.
In the lifting and rigging industries, wire rope is attached to a crane or hoist and fitted with swivels, shackles or hooks to attach to a load and move it in a controlled matter.
It can also be used to lift and lower elevators, or as a means of support for suspension bridges or towers.
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.
This 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
However, selecting the proper wire rope for your lifting application requires some careful thought.
Our goal is to help you understand the components of a wire rope, the construction of wire rope, and the different types of wire rope and what they might be used for.
This will allow you to select the best performing and longest-lasting wire rope for the job at hand.
