{"id":178,"date":"2020-11-17T18:13:37","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T18:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/midamericarigging.b40wp.com\/?page_id=178"},"modified":"2021-01-11T20:43:08","modified_gmt":"2021-01-11T20:43:08","slug":"wire-rope","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.midamericarigging.com\/products\/wire-rope\/","title":{"rendered":"Wire Rope"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mb-col-30 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>There are many different sizes, configurations, and materials that form wire rope, and these are different types including stainless steel wire rope, galvanized wire rope, and bright wire rope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>General Purpose Wire Rope<\/li><li>Rotation Resistant Wire Rope<\/li><li>Specialty Wire Rope<\/li><li>Drilling Lines<\/li><li>Pendant Lines<\/li><li>Aircraft Cable<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for accessories to use with wire ropes? Our rigging supplies include <a href=\"\/hardware\/\">hardware and accessories<\/a> for use with cranes, hoists &amp; winches, and oilfield applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column button-col is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"http:\/\/midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mid-America-Rigging-Catalog_v3-Wire-Rope.pdf\">Download Wire Rope Catalog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"http:\/\/midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mid-America-Rigging-Catalog_v3-compressed_compressed-1.pdf\">Download Full Catalog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VIEW THE GRAPHS IN OUR CATALOG FOR SPECIFIC DIMENSIONS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"fullscreen\" style=\"border:none;width:100%;height:679px;\" src=\"\/\/e.issuu.com\/embed.html?d=mid-america_rigging_catalog_v3&amp;pageNumber=36&amp;u=edmondoutlook\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations When Choosing Your Rope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Diameter: <\/strong>To properly measure the diameter of steel wire ropes, measure the rope at its widest point. This is an industry standard with wire cable manufacturers and steel cable suppliers.<\/li><li><strong>Grade of Steel &#8211; EIPS, EEIPS<\/strong>: EIPS is Extra Improved Plowed Steel and has roughly 10% more strength than IPS. EEIPS is Extra Extra Improved Plowed Steel and is approximately 10% stronger than the EIPS. We offer every variety of EIPS Wire Rope and have a one day lead time on any EEIPS ropes.<\/li><li><strong>Direction of Lay<\/strong>: Right hand and left hand designates which way the strands wrap around the core of the steel rope. Regular lay and Lang lay specify which way the wires are formed in the helix pattern. Regular lay means the wires are rotated opposite the direction of the strands around the core. Lang lay means the wires are twisted in the same direction as the strands are wrapped around the wire rope core.<\/li><li><strong>Finish &#8211; Bright Wire, Galvanized Wire, and Stainless Steel<\/strong>: Most wire ropes have a bright, self-colored finish hence the name. Wire ropes generally have a coating of lubricant to reduce friction and protect from corrosion. However, there are wire ropes that are galvanized, stainless steel, or coated in vinyl and other plastics.<\/li><li><strong>Material of the Core<\/strong>: Fiber Core <strong>(FC)<\/strong> or Independent Wire Rope Core <strong>(IWRC)<\/strong> &#8211; Fiber cores are made of natural (sisal, etc.) or synthetic (polypropylene, etc.) fibers and allow for increased flexibility. IWRC offers more support to the outer strands, and have a higher resistance to crushing. IWRC also offers more resistance to heat, reduces the amount of stretch, and increases the strength of the rope. <\/li><li><strong>Strands<\/strong>: Another variable in wire rope is how many strands make up the rope and how many wires make up one strand. For instance, a 6&#215;26 wire rope has 6 strands around a core with 26 wires making up each strand. The 6&#215;19 class is the most common and offers higher resistance to abrasion whereas the 6&#215;37 class offers higher flexibility.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-mr-60 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6x36-IWRC.png\" alt=\"6x36 IWRC\" class=\"wp-image-213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6x36-IWRC.png 250w, https:\/\/www.midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6x36-IWRC-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6&#215;36 IWRC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 6&#215;36 classification of wire ropes includes standard 6 strand, round strand ropes with 27 through 49 wires per strand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 6&#215;36 ropes are important for their fatigue resistance. This fatigue resistance is made possible by the greater number of small wires per strand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there are exceptions for special applications, the constructions in 6&#215;36 classification are primarily designed to be the most efficient for each rope diameter. As the rope size increases, for instance, a large number of wires can be used to achieve required fatigue resistance, and still those wires will be large enough to offer adequate resistance to abrasion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-mr-60 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6x19-IWRC.png\" alt=\"6x19 IWRC\" class=\"wp-image-214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6x19-IWRC.png 250w, https:\/\/www.midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6x19-IWRC-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6&#215;19 IWRC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 6&#215;19 classification of wire ropes includes standard 6 strand, round strand ropes with 16 through 26 wires per strand. This is a good rope to withstand abrasion or crushing on the drum. Ropes with independent wire rope strands and a core (IWRC) in general, are more crush resistant than fiber core ropes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you purchase our 6&#215;19 Class of wire ropes, you get more than just another rope. Manufactured in an ISO 9001 certified factory and backed by the industry\u2019s largest staff of professional engineers, we do more than meet published specifications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6x26-IWRC.png\" alt=\"6x26 IWRC\" class=\"wp-image-219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6x26-IWRC.png 250w, https:\/\/www.midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6x26-IWRC-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6&#215;26 IWRC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 6&#215;26 WS has better resistance to abrasion than a 6x25FW. It features a compact construction with solid support for the wires; therefore it has a high resistance to crushing. Its number and relative size of the inner wires add to the stability of the strand and gives it a fatigue resistance comparable to a 6&#215;25 FW. A standard 6&#215;26 WS construction provides the best rope for a wide range of applications. In general, we recommend the use of the 6x26WS in any application where a 6x25FW is used.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specialty Wire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-mr-60 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mast-Raising-Lines.png\" alt=\"Mast Raising Lines\" class=\"wp-image-216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mast-Raising-Lines.png 250w, https:\/\/www.midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mast-Raising-Lines-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mast Raising Lines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mast Raising Lines, also called Bull Lines or Bridle Lines, are usually two pieces: each having sockets on both ends. These lines can be fabricated from either right regular lay rope or right lang lay rope. They must be fabricated from IWRC ropes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-mr-60 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rotary Drill Lines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-mr-60 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Conventional-Drill-Line.png\" alt=\"Conventional Drill Line\" class=\"wp-image-218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Conventional-Drill-Line.png 250w, https:\/\/www.midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Conventional-Drill-Line-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conventional Drill Line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This demanding application requires a rope that is abrasion resistant, crush resistant, fatigue resistant and relatively stable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Premium ropes may be used for specific applications. PFV cushions the strands, distributes internal stresses, keeps in wire rope lubricant and keeps out dirt and debris, extending the service life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-mr-60 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Flex-X-9.png\" alt=\"Flex-X 9\" class=\"wp-image-215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Flex-X-9.png 250w, https:\/\/www.midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Flex-X-9-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flex-X\u00ae 9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flex-X\u00ae 9 features compacted strands and swaging for extra drum crushing resistance and increased stability. Its high-density strands deliver extra strength and resistance to abrasion. Flex-X\u00ae 9 is manufactured with a dual compaction process to produce a compact cross-section with minimum voids and greater surface area on outer wires that contact drums, sheaves and the rope, itself during operation. The high-density compacted strands minimize nicking at strand-to-strand contact points. Flex-X\u00ae 9 was specifically designed for boom hoist applications and tubing line applications where drum crushing is a challenge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Flex-X-6.png\" alt=\"Flex-X 6\" class=\"wp-image-217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Flex-X-6.png 250w, https:\/\/www.midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Flex-X-6-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flex-X\u00ae 6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flex-X\u00ae 6 users receive superior performance and increased service life in many applications compared to the ropes they had previously employed. When compared to conventional six-strand ropes, Flex-X\u00ae 6 ropes provide greater surface area and more steel per given diameter. This increases rope stability and strength. This results in a longer service life and less sheave and drum wear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-mr-60 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Flex-X-19.png\" alt=\"Flex-X 19\" class=\"wp-image-212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Flex-X-19.png 250w, https:\/\/www.midamericarigging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Flex-X-19-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flex-X\u00ae 19<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flex-X\u00ae 19, a Category 2 rotation resistant rope, is made from 19 strands. Six strands are laid around a core strand in one direction, and then 12 strands are laid around this first operation in the opposite direction. Because of its tightly compacted smooth design, Flex-X\u00ae 19 offers more crushing resistance than standard 19&#215;7 rope, higher strength-to-diameter, resistance to bending fatigue, exceptional stability, reduced wear to sheaves and drums, and improved handling, operating and spooling characteristics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-mr-60 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many different sizes, configurations, and materials that form wire rope, and these are different types including stainless steel wire rope, galvanized wire rope, and bright wire rope. 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