CRANE ROPE part 2
Today we will look at bend fatigue resistance, and rotation resistance, which are important aspects to
Read More20/07/2010
CRANE ROPE / wire rope
Over the coming weeks we will be discussing some important facts to consider when replacing a crane
Read More15/07/2010
DECKING ROPE / BARRIER ROPE
Here at wire rope direct, not only do we supply wire ropes and their fittings but also many
Read More08/07/2010
Plastic Impregnated Rope
Plastic impregnated rope or PIR, is often used on mobile cranes, coal and ore un-loaders and some
Read More01/07/2010
FIBRE ROPES........THE MAN-MADE KIND
During this news and information page we will look at nylon, polyester and polypropylene
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FIBRE ROPES......THE NATURAL KIND
During this editorial we aim to provide some basic knowledge of natural fibre ropes, twines
Read More17/06/2010
HANDLING WIRE ROPES SAFELY
This editorial discusses briefly how wire ropes should be handled and stored safely, and therefore
Read More10/06/2010
WIRE ROPE ACCESSORIES AND END FITTINGS part 2
Continuing from last week will be information on our wire rope accessories
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WIRE ROPE ACCESSORIES / END FITTINGS part 1
Please find below some details of our most commonly requested accessories for
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TYPES OF WIRE ROPE END TERMINATIONS continued....
WIRE ROPE CLAMPS / CLIPS (also known as Crosby clips or dog clamps)
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TYPES OF WIRE ROPE END TERMINATIONS
We can supply many different types of wire rope end fittings (see our wire rope accessories
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HOW TO CALCULATE WIRE ROPE LOADS
There Are different types of loads to consider, static loads, dynamic loads, bending loads,
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ELASTIC STRETCH IN WIRE ROPES
Continuing from wire rope constructional stretch last week please find some details on the
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STRETCH IN WIRE ROPES
It is important to note the stretch in wire rope, 2 types of stretch occur,
Constructional (or permanent
Read More08/04/2010
MAN-MADE FIBRE ROPES, MAINTENANCE, CARE ETC. Part 2
Here we continue with the information on using man-made fibre ropes.
The
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MAN-MADE FIBRE ROPES, HANDLING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE. PART 1
DO\'S & DON\'TS , the essentials:
Never drag fibre ropes
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WIRE ROPE LAY\'S and common abbreviations.
When using and discussing wire ropes many abbreviations are used to identify the
Read More18/03/2010
ROPE TERMINOLOGY part 6
ROPE CHARACTERISTICS AND PROPERTIES.
CALCULATED MINIMUM AGGREGATE BREAKING FORCE: Value of minimum
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ROPE TERMINOLOGY part 5 CORES
CORE: Central element, usually of fibre or steel, of a single layer stranded rope, around
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ROPE TERMINOLOGY part 4 STRAND AND ROPE LAYS
LAY DIRECTION OF STRAND: The direction right (z) or left (s) corresponding
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Units 16 & 17 The Wallows Industrial Estate
