Unraveled: the composition of steel wire ropes

And why it matters

Are you involved in choosing a new steel wire rope? Then you will be faced with an endless number of options. The composition of a steel wire rope in combination with its application largely determines the life span of the steel wire rope. Discover how a steel wire rope is constructed and how this can affect its performance. 

If we look at the construction of a steel wire rope, there are many possible variations. The number of strands, the number of wires, the structure of those wires in the strands, the finish of the wire rope, the choice of material, and the method of striking can vary greatly from one construction to another.

Steel wire ropes consist of several fixed opponents:

• A core
• Strands (Core wire, inner and outer wires)

Knowledge articles

Discover the main concerns of steel wire ropes:

• The history of steel wire rope
• The composition of steel wire ropes
  • The core
  • The strands
  • Materials
• End connections
• Breaking load, usage rate and workload
• How corrosion affects steel wire ropes

Services

Discover how Mennens can support you:

• Choose the right steel wire rope for every application
• Assembly of steel wire ropes