Steel wire rope is a mechanical device woven from many steel wires, with high hardness, high strength, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and other characteristics. Common steel wire rope specifications include diameter, structure, and other aspects. Next, we will introduce them in detail.

1. Diameter

The diameter of a wire rope refers to the maximum diameter of the wire rope. The diameter is usually expressed in millimeters or inches (inches=25.4 mm). For example, a wire rope with a diameter of 5 millimeters or 0.2 inches indicates that the wire rope is woven from wire with a diameter of 5 millimeters or 0.2 inches.

2. Structure

The structure of a steel wire rope refers to the weaving method between the steel wires. Common wire rope structures include single strand wire rope, twisted strand wire rope, parallel strand wire rope, and steel core palm rope.

Single-strand steel wire rope is woven from a single steel wire, and is commonly used in various fields requiring high strength such as lifting and hoisting.

Twisted strand steel wire rope is made of multiple steel wires woven in a twisting manner, and is commonly used in driving systems of mechanical devices, escalators, and other occasions.

A parallel strand steel wire rope is formed by winding two or more strands of steel wire into two or more twisted strands, which are tightly wrapped side by side on the steel core and woven.

The core of a steel core palm rope consists of a steel core and a certain number of braided steel ropes, which are generally multi-stranded or twisted. This kind of steel wire rope has a special structure and is widely used in lifting, traction, hanging, and other occasions.

3. Material

The characteristics and scope of application of steel wire ropes vary depending on the material used to make them. Common production materials include ordinary carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, etc.

Due to its low cost, ordinary carbon steel is widely used in various applications that require high strength, but do not require high corrosion resistance.

Stainless steel has strong corrosion resistance and is suitable for some highly corrosive environments and places with high hygiene requirements.

Due to its high wear resistance and strength, alloy steel is suitable for applications requiring special properties such as bending resistance and tensile strength.

4. Bearing capacity

Bearing capacity is an important technical parameter of a steel wire rope, indicating the maximum tensile force that the steel wire rope can withstand. The bearing capacity of steel wire ropes is affected by many factors, such as the diameter, structure, material, length, etc. of steel wire ropes, which need to be designed, manufactured, and used in accordance with relevant national standards.

In short, the specification of steel wire rope involves many aspects such as diameter, structure, material, and bearing capacity. In applications, it is necessary to select according to actual needs and relevant specifications to achieve the best use effect and safety performance.