Tower Crane Trolley and Boom Rope
Tower cranes can, mostly use the same type of wire ropes to operate the trolley system and/or the boom. This is dependant on the rope construction. In this section we include standardised steel rope, parallel closed ropes and plastic impregnated rope. Read on below to find out all the details.
- Product Code: Tower Crane Trolley and Boom Rope
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Tower Crane Trolley and Boom Rope Constructions
Here we breakdown the rope constructions in the areas where they can be used. If you would like full specifications on any rope you can find them in the documentation above.
Tower Crane Trolley Rope
The ropes in this section are of a more standard construction and only suitable for use as a trolley rope on the crane.
6x31 WC
6x31 WC
10mm to 22mm diameter options available in this wire core rope. 6 compacted outer strands with 31 wires and a 7x7 wire rope core.

6x36 WC
6x36 WC
30mm to 62mm options available. Constructed with 6 outer strands containing 36 wires and a 7x7 wire core. High breaking strength.

Tower Crane Boom Rope
The ropes in this section have an exceedingly high breaking load strength. They are only suitable for boom operation as they have a parallel closed construction and must be anchored under tension at each end, thus ideal as a boom rope.
8x19
8x19
6.4mm to 15mm diameter options. Warrington Core and compacted features for a high fill factor for optimum breaking strength

8x26
8x26
16mm to 28.6mm diameter options available in this parallel closed rope. Fully compacted with a Warrington core.

8x31
30mm to 52mm options.
High fill factor and high breaking load strength. A Warrington core
compacted closed rope construction.8x31

Tower Crane Trolley and Boom Rope
The ropes in this section are all plastic impregnated ropes (PIR) and can be used for both trolley and boom operation. PIR ropes are ideal where optimum rope stability, flexibility and high breaking strength is required.
8x19 PIR
6.5mm to 15mm diameter
options. Fully compacted strands with plastic filler between outer
layers and inner core.8x19 PIR

8x26 PIR
8x26 PIR
16mm to 32mm diameter options. 1960 and 2160 breaking strength choices. Plastic impregnated layer to reduce internal abrasion of wires.

8x31 PIR

8x36 PIR
8x36 PIR
60mm to 65mm diameter options. 8 compacted strands containing 36 wires and a 7x7 compacted wire core with plastic filler in-between layers.
High Performance Trolley and Boom Ropes
9x17 PIR
9x17 PIR
16mm to 19mm diameter options in a choice of 1960 or 2160 MPa strength. Fully compacted with a Warrington core and plastic impregnation. A high performance rope.

9x26 PIR
9x26 PIR
20mm to 32mm diameter options. Featuring a Warrington core and plastic impregnation; fully compacted strands.

9x31 PIR
9x31 PIR
34mm to 50mm diameter options. A high performance 9 strand compacted wire rope with a Warrington core and plastic impregnation.

9x36 PIR
9x36 PIR
52mm to 64mm diameter options available in our largest high performance wire rope. Compacted with Warrington core and plastic filler.

More Wire Rope for Cranes
Depending on your type of crane the rope you need will differ; the same can be said for which crane rope you need; hoist, trolley, boom or Aux rope!
Rope Services Direct can offer suitable ropes for most scenarios with lengths and numerous fitting options available. You should always purchase crane ropes in the same construction and size as the original.



