8xK36 Wire Rope
The 8XK36WS wire rope is known for its robust construction and high-performance characteristics. The “K” designation indicates that the wire has a higher carbon content, which enhances the rope’s strength and durability, making it suitable for demanding applications. The “WS” stands for “Web Strand”, a construction method where some strands are made with larger diameters than others. This design increases the rope’s resistance to abrasion and fatigue, ensuring it maintains its performance over time, even under heavy loads and frequent use.
This type of wire rope is typically used in heavy lifting applications such as cranes, elevator systems, and suspension bridges, where strength, flexibility, and long-lasting performance are essential.
The 8XK36WS wire rope offers excellent rotation resistance due to its unique strand design, which helps maintain stability and prevents the rope from twisting or kinking under load. This makes it ideal for applications where load-bearing capacity is critical and where the rope will be subjected to high tension, such as hoisting, towing, or lifting operations in construction and industrial settings. The Web Strand construction also improves the rope’s ability to handle abrasion and fatigue over extended periods of use, providing reliability and longevity even in harsh operating conditions.
- Surface Treatment: Ungalvanized, Galvanized, Hot dipped galvanized
- Diameter: 16mm – 70mm
- Tensile Strength: 1570, 1670, 1770, 1870, 1960, 2160N/MM² (Also available in IPS (Improved Plow Steel), EIPS (Extra Improved Plow Steel), and EEIPS (Extra Extra Improved Plow Steel) for varying strength levels.)
- Length: 300m/Reel, 500m/Reel, 1000m/Reel, 2000m/Reel (Custom length available upon request)
- Packing: Wooden reel, plastic reel, steel reel, canton box, wooden box
Key Features and Benefits:
- Abrasion Resistance Performance – The 8XK36WS wire rope has superior abrasion resistance due to its unique construction, making it highly durable when exposed to rough or abrasive surfaces.
- High Breaking Force – This wire rope’s strong materials and construction allow it to bear heavy loads, providing a high breaking force ideal for demanding applications.
- Outstanding Bending Fatigue Performance – The Web Strand design and high-quality materials enhance the rope’s ability to resist fatigue from repeated bending, reducing the likelihood of failure under continuous use.
- Very Stable Rope Construction – The rope is designed for excellent stability, minimizing the risk of twisting or kinking during use, which helps maintain the integrity of the load being lifted or carried.
- Improved Support of Outer Strands in Service – The rope’s design provides better support to the outer strands, ensuring they perform optimally over time and prolonging the overall lifespan of the rope.
Common Applications:
- Hoisting Rope for Vertical Shafts – Ideal for lifting heavy loads in vertical shaft environments such as mining operations or construction sites.
- Rotary Drilling Rig – Used in drilling applications where the rope is exposed to high tension and movement.
- Excavating Machinery – Suited for use in equipment that requires strong and reliable ropes for lifting or moving large materials.
- Ship Crane – Essential for lifting operations on ships, where high strength and abrasion resistance are needed for offshore environments.
8xK36WS-IWR Wire Rope
The 8xK36WS-IWR wire rope combines the robust Warrington-Seale (WS) construction with the added strength of an Independent Wire Rope (IWR) core. This IWR core is specifically designed to provide additional load-bearing capacity, improve the rope's resistance to crushing, and enhance its overall strength and stability. The IWR core also helps prevent internal wear and maintains the rope's flexibility over time.
- Enhanced Strength: The 8xK36WS-IWR wire rope is crafted from high-carbon steel and pre-stressed to significantly increase its strength compared to standard wire ropes. The Independent Wire Rope (IWR) core construction further amplifies its strength, ensuring it can withstand heavy loads and stresses in demanding applications.
- Superior Wear Resistance: Thanks to its web strand construction, where some strands have larger diameters than others, the wire rope shows exceptional resistance to abrasion and wear. This feature ensures it performs well in environments where friction and harsh conditions are common, extending the rope's lifespan.
- Outstanding Crushing Resistance: The IWR core is designed to offer crushing resistance, preventing the rope from becoming damaged or deformed under extreme loads. This feature is critical in maintaining the rope's structural integrity, especially in high-pressure applications.
- Extended Durability: The combination of a durable surface and a load-bearing core ensures that the 8xK36WS-IWR wire rope has a long service life. Its ability to resist breakage, fraying, and wear makes it ideal for heavy-duty tasks and ensures it continues to perform reliably over time.
8xK36 Galvanized Wire Rope
The 8xK36 galvanized wire rope is designed with eight strands, each containing 36 wires, made from high-carbon steel. This construction provides the wire rope with a high degree of strength and flexibility, making it suitable for heavy-duty applications. The rope undergoes a hot-dip galvanizing process, where it is coated with a layer of zinc. This zinc coating acts as a protective barrier, preventing corrosion and rust, which is especially important when the wire rope is exposed to harsh outdoor and marine environments.
- Corrosion-resistant: The hot-dip galvanizing process forms a durable zinc coating on the wire rope, providing excellent protection against corrosion caused by moisture, saltwater, and other harsh environmental conditions. This makes it ideal for use in marine and outdoor applications.
- Long lifespan: Thanks to the corrosion-resistant properties and high strength of the galvanized wire rope, it can endure extreme weather conditions and rough environments for extended periods. This results in a longer service life compared to other non-galvanized ropes.
- Uniform strength: The 8xK36 construction ensures uniform strength across the rope, as the eight strands of 36 wires each are carefully twisted to maintain consistency. This gives the wire rope the ability to bear heavy loads without the risk of breaking or fraying, making it reliable for high-demand applications like lifting, hoisting, and rigging.
8xK36 Ungalvanized Wire Rope
The 8xK36 ungalvanized wire rope is made up of eight strands, each containing 36 wires, but unlike its galvanized counterpart, it does not undergo the galvanization process. This means that it lacks the protective zinc coating, leaving it more vulnerable to corrosion and wear over time. However, this makes it a more affordable option for applications where the rope will be used in controlled environments or where corrosion is less of a concern. The 8xK36 construction still provides high strength and durability, making it suitable for use in lifting, hoisting, and rigging tasks, though it may require more maintenance and protective measures against rust in harsh or outdoor environments.
- Cost-Effective: The 8xK36 ungalvanized wire rope is typically more affordable than galvanized wire rope, making it a suitable option for budget-conscious projects or those with less exposure to harsh conditions.
- Improved Friction Resistance: Its smoother surface reduces friction when in contact with pulleys, sheaves, and other equipment, enhancing its operational efficiency and extending the lifespan of components involved in handling the rope.
- Consistent Strength: With its 8xK36 construction, this ungalvanized wire rope offers consistent strength and durability across its length, making it reliable for heavy-duty applications while maintaining its integrity under strain.