Everything You Should Know About Steel Wire Ropes
How to Choose the Right Steel Wire Rope for the Job?
How to Measure Its Diameter?
What Does Proper Maintenance Involve?
If you're asking yourself these questions, you're in the right place.
Our articles offer practical tips, step-by-step guides, and technical materials to help you make informed decisions.
For more advanced users, we’ve prepared a free guide – a comprehensive knowledge base on the use, maintenance, and safety of working with steel wire ropes.
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Technical Description of a Steel Wire Rope
How is a steel wire rope constructed?
Find out in this article, where we also cover topics such as types of lay, rope strands, and breaking load.
Types of Steel Wire Ropes
In this article, we present the top rope brands we work with and the different types of steel wire ropes they offer.
How to Select the Right Steel Wire Rope for a Specific Machine?
Choosing a steel wire rope is not just about technical specifications – its intended application is equally important.
A crane, overhead hoist, or piling rig each has different requirements.
In this article, we explain how to select the appropriate rope based on the type of equipment and working conditions, ensuring the safety and reliability of your lifting system.
Safety and Health When Working with Steel Wire Ropes
Want to work safely with steel wire ropes? Learn how to do it the right way.
This article covers essential health and safety guidelines, including technical condition inspections, proper storage, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Maintenance and Inspection of Steel Wire Ropes
How to take care of your steel wire rope?
Find out in this article, where we also discuss regular inspections, lubrication, proper storage, and signs of rope wear.
Steel Wire Rope Discard Criteria
When should a steel wire rope be replaced?
Find out in this article, where we discuss the key discard criteria, including broken wires, wear, deformations, and other signs of a dangerous technical condition.
Types of Steel Wire Rope Terminations
Which rope termination should you choose?
Find out in this article, where we discuss the most common types of end terminations – from swaged ferrules to thimbles and hooks – and their practical applications.
Steel Wire Rope Diameter and Tolerance
The diameter of a steel wire rope and its tolerance are key parameters that affect equipment compatibility, workplace safety, and the lifespan of the entire system.
In this article, we explain how to measure the rope correctly, what permissible tolerance means, and why exceeding it can lead to serious operational consequences.
