Choosing The Right Wire Rope
With each application, your choices of wire ropes can be many. How do you know which one works best for you? Ropes include a combination of characteristics that give them specific performance abilities. Before you choose, it pays to look…
Guidance On Wire Rope Selection
When selecting a steel wire rope to suit a particular application, the following characteristics should be taken into consideration.
Strength Rotation Resistance Fatigue Resistance Resistance to wear and abrasion Resistance to…How To Extend Wire Rope Service Life
How long will your rope last? There is not a simple answer but, instead, there are several factors involved, including:
The manner in which you install and “break in” your new rope The operating technique and work habits of the machine…How To Measure Wire Rope Diameter
The correct diameter of a wire rope is the diameter of a circumscribed circle that will enclose all the strands. It’s the largest cross-sectional measurement as shown here.
You should make the measurement carefully with calipers. The…
Wire Rope Cores
Rope Cores Form A Foundation For The StrandsThe primary function of the rope’s core is to serve as the foundation for the strands – to keep the rope round, and the strands positioned adequately during operation. Your choice of the core will affect…
Wire Rope Inspection
All wire ropes will wear out eventually and gradually lose work capability throughout their service life. That's why periodic inspections are critical. Applicable industry standards such as ASME B30.2 for overhead and gantry cranes or federal…
Wire Rope Lays
A rope lay is the length along the rope that a strand makes one complete spiral around the rope core. This is a measurement frequently used. This is a measurement frequently used in wire rope inspection. Standards and regulations require…
Wire Rope Technical Information
Properties of Extension of Steel Wire RopesAny assembly of steel wires spun into a helical formation, either as a strand or wire rope, when subjected to a tensile load, can extend in three separate phases, depending on the magnitude of the applied…
Wire Rope Troubleshooting Guide
The following is a simplified guide to common wire rope problems. In the event of no other standard being applicable, Bridon recommends that ropes are inspected/examined in accordance with ASME B30.5.
Mechanical damage caused by the rope…
Wire Rope Wear & Removal Criteria
Typical Evidence Of Wear And AbuseFigure 1 is a “birdcage” is caused by sudden release of tension and the resulting rebound of rope. These strands and wires will not be returned to their original positions. The rope should be replaced…