Wire Ropes & Its specifications

Before heading anything regarding wire rope industry we will understand the basics of wire rope and its specification-

wire ropes- wire rope has a unique design consisting of steel wires that form individual strands in a helical pattern around a center core. 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.

usage of wire ropes-

Wire rope has been used in a large scale in industrial and construction area. wire rope are used dynamically for lifting and hoisting in cranes, elevators, buildings lift, construction work etc.

wires have for many years played an integral role in the daily operation as in industrial industry, construction industry and in various industries whereas it used.

safety, usage and care of wire ropes-

The use, care and maintenance of wire ropes  should be included in every vessel's safety management system. Before going in deep understanding of wire ropes care and maintenance it is useful to understand wire ropes construction

wire rope is fabricated from strands of precise individual wires. the configuration of the wires and strands making up the wire rope is designed and manufactured to be able to be work together and move with respect to one another to ensure the rope has the flexibility necessary for successful operation.

Principal causes and damage

corrosion-

storage in the main deck exposes the wire to high levels

The small diameter of wire required limits of effectiveness of internal core lubrication and weakens the wire resistance to corrosive damage.

Abrasion

Damage often occurs as a result of pulley and sheave  seizure.

Cutting in-

This occurs when rope buries itself in a tension in a wire that has been spooled poorly underneath of wire ropes.