http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=43 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=43 ANCHORING ROPE Anchoring ropes are used most obviously for anchoring or securing boats/ships...... Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=42 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=42 HALYARD AND SHEET ROPE Halyard & sheet rope is used for raising or lowering sails/ flags, or..... Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=41 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=41 STEEL WIRE ROPE LUBRICANTS. The lubricants used during the manufacture of steel wire ropes present minimal hazards to the user, however the user / handler of steel wire rop..... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=40 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=40 CRANE ROPE part 3 Here we talk about resistance to wear and abrasion, corrosion resistance and lubrication of wire rope crane ropes. RESISTANCE TO WEAR AND ABRASION..... Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=39 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=39 CRANE ROPE part 2 Today we will look at bend fatigue resistance, and rotation resistance, which are important aspects to consider when choosing crane rope / wire rope. ..... Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=38 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=38 CRANE ROPE / wire rope Over the coming weeks we will be discussing some important facts to consider when replacing a crane rope, reference should always be made to ..... Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=37 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=37 DECKING ROPE / BARRIER ROPE Here at wire rope direct, not..... Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=36 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=36 Plastic Impregnated Rope Plastic impregnated rope or PIR, is often used on mobile cranes, coal and ore un-loaders and some piling operations, or other severe applications w..... Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=35 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=35 FIBRE ROPES........THE MAN-MADE KIND During this news and information page we will look at nylon, polyester and polypropylene man-made ropes, along with some basic informat..... Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=34 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=34 FIBRE ROPES......THE NATURAL KIND During this editorial we aim to provide some basic knowledge of natural fibre ropes, twines and cordage, where they originate from, how so..... Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=33 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=33 HANDLING WIRE ROPES SAFELY This editorial discusses briefly how wire ropes should be handled and stored safely, and therefore extends the life of the wire rope. Han..... Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=32 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=32 WIRE ROPE ACCESSORIES AND END FITTINGS part 2 Continuing from last week will be information on our wire rope accessories and end fittings, including terminals, shackles, wi..... Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=31 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=31 WIRE ROPE ACCESSORIES / END FITTINGS part 1 Please find below some details of our most commonly requested accessories for wire ropes, we can supply many different variation..... Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=30 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=30 TYPES OF WIRE ROPE END TERMINATIONS continued.... WIRE ROPE CLAMPS / CLIPS (also known as Crosby clips or dog clamps) A wire rope clamp / clip, is ..... Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=29 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=29 TYPES OF WIRE ROPE END TERMINATIONS We can supply many different types of wire rope end fittings (see our wire rope accessories page) and fit them to our wire rope..... Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=28 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=28 HOW TO CALCULATE WIRE ROPE LOADS There Are different types of loads to consider, static loads, dynamic loads, bending loads, and the total load, below for your convenience ..... Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=27 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=27 ELASTIC STRETCH IN WIRE ROPES Continuing from wire rope constructional stretch last week please find some details on the elastic or load stretch in wire ropes. Elas..... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=26 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=26 STRETCH IN WIRE ROPES It is important to note the stretch in wire rope, 2 types of stretch occur, Constructional (or permanent stretch) and Elastic stretch (or load..... Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=25 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=25 MAN-MADE FIBRE ROPES, MAINTENANCE, CARE ETC. Part 2 Here we continue with the information on using man-made fibre ropes. The life of fibre ropes can be considerably..... Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=24 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=24 MAN-MADE FIBRE ROPES, HANDLING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE. PART 1 DO\'S & DON\'TS , the essentials: Never drag fibre ropes over sharp or rough edges..... Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=23 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=23 WIRE ROPE LAY\'S and common abbreviations. When using and discussing wire ropes many abbreviations are used to identify the wire ropes construction, for your conven..... Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=15 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=15 HOW ROPE IS MADE  part 2  BRAIDED Braided rope is usually made from nylon, polyester or polypropylene. SINGLE BRAIDED ROPE Single braided rope co..... Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=14 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=14 HOW ROPE IS MADE  part 1  TWISTED ROPE Rope is made by binding fibres into one continuous line either by twisting or braiding them. Natural fibres such a..... Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=13 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=13 FIBRE ROPE - A BRIEF HISTORY Rope is a very important tool in human history. Like the wheel rope is a simple invention which completely changes the capabilities of man. Rop..... Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=12 http://www.wire-rope-direct.com/news.php?news=12 FIBRE ROPES Rope can be made from a variety of fibres. There are two main groups which are natural fibres and oil based synthetic fibres. Natural fibres are, sisal,..... Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT