Wire ropes are commonly used throughout the lifting gear industry for a vast array of applications. Standard steel wire rope and stainless steel wire rope is available to order in a number of configurations to your requirements. Assemblies can be made by our skilled riggers with the addition of your chosen end termination.
Wire rope is often utilised alongside other lifting equipment such as cranes, hoists and winches wire rope is used in many industries such as construction, engineering, architecture, marine & shipping industries.
We can supply wire rope including stainless steel, in different constructions in any length and with any end termination to suit your requirements. We have our own pressing and testing facilities and our skilled team can make up most wire ropes to your specifications, all fully tested and certified.
There is a vast range of constructions and diameters of wire rope available and we can supply the majority. Our core galvanised steel ropesinclude non-rotating wire rope and ropes with either a wire core or a fibre core. Popular constructions include 6x36, 6x19, 7x19 and 19x7. All have something different to offer in terms of flexibility, strength and specific uses.
Stainless steel wire rope comes in 3 key constructions; 1x19, 7x7 & 7x19. These are available with a range of stainless steel fittings.
One of our specialities is wire rope assemblies. These can be made to order to suit your specific requirements. Popular choices include thimble eyes, soft eyes and rigging screws. We make trailer ropes and many other types of special assemblies too. Sometimes as one off's or sometimes in larger quantities.
We can also supply many other types of equipment to compliment your wire rope. Whether its a shackle, wire rope winch or cable puller, Lifting Gear Direct is ready to help. All sold at the most competitive prices around and with a full back up service.
As with all quality industrial products offered by Lifting Gear Direct, the satisfaction of our customers is the top priority; browse our range below and contact us today for sales and information. Contact details are at the top of the page or use the rapid enquiry form.
Wire rope is made up of various bundles of steel wire which is then twisted together in different ways to make up the different types of wire rope constructions.
A wire ropes construction pertains to the way in which the rope is made. For example a 7x36 rope is made up of 7 strands each containing a bundle of 36 wire strands. You can also have left or right hand lay pertaining the the direction of the ropes twist. Non-rotating rope is another popular rope construction which will not unravel in particular circumstances.