Lifting equipment
Steel wire ropes
Find out everything you need to know about steel wire ropes, including steel wire rope construction, handling, laying, inspection and more.
Construction of steel wire ropes
An introduction to the construction of steel wire rope, including materials, rope size and types of general wire rope....
Lay of steel wire rope
Types of lays affect how rope behaves. Find information here on ordinary lay, Lang's lay and pre-formed, post-formed and non-rotating ropes....
Seizing process of wire rope
A guide for how to seize wire rope....
Handling of wire ropes
The correct ways to unreel, reel and install steel wire rope....
Common causes of damage and failure
There are various causes of damage and fatigue to steel wire ropes. You should understand these factors before conducting wire rope inspection....
Wire rope inspections
Find out how and when to inspect steel wire rope....
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