How Many Types of Wire Ropes are There?

Wire Ropes are Lifting Equipment that are used to transmit a large amount of power from one pulley to another. They are used in machines like elevators, mine hoists, conveyors, suspension bridges etc. They are useful for lifting heavyweights in the construction and manufacturing sectors. They exhibit strength, are durable, last in high temperatures and are flexible in use. They are made of high carbon stainless steel.

Some of the benefits of wire ropes are mentioned below. Wire ropes are preferred over other kinds of lifting equipment in many scenarios due to below benefits:

• Wire ropes are strong and flexible, and are resistant to abrasion, crushing, corrosion, fatigue and rotation.
• Wire ropes are made of high carbon stainless steel by using multiple wires and strands. Therefore, the weight, pressure and stress from a load spread in mass over all the strands.
• Wire ropes have a much higher weight lifting capacity than some other kind of Lifting Equipment.

Wire ropes have continuous wire strands wound around a central core. They are available in different types depending on their use. As they are mentioned below.

• 2/3 / 4 legged designed for general lifting when being connected directly to the load.
• Versatile eye and ear wire slings. They find use in choker, basket and vertical hitches.
• Multi-part wire rope is flexible, durable and shows strength. They can be used with single loads of about moderate weight.

Some cautionary practices should be followed while using wire ropes.

• Always source them from the best manufacturer or supplier in the market.
• Always purchase only inspected and certified wire ropes.
• Do not overload the wire ropes.
• Maintain them well. Keep them away from environments that may lead to corrosion, abrasion or any other damage.
• Look out for damages. In case of damage, discard them.
• Always get them inspected periodically by experts.
• Always store them on racks and not on the ground.
• Always follow good slinging practices.

There is no harm in being over-cautious when following the safety norms for operating wire slings.

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