13mm Winch Rope Details

As mentioned above the 13mm winch rope consists of 7 strands of 19 wires twisted together to get the 7x19 rope construction. Having the wire core provides multiple benefits when used as winch cable. One of the most important factors is its crush resistance. Ropes used on manual or electric winches are wound fairly tightly onto the drum in multiple layers, so the lower layers could crush resulting in rope damage if it doesn't have a wire core. Likewise if used on a Tirfor type cable puller, the jaws clamp to the cable to pull the rope through and hold it in position, again the jaw pressure could crush a hollow or fibre core rope.

The wire core also offers more strength to the rope although it won't have quite the same shock resistance that a fibre core rope does. We use 1960 N/mm² tensile strength rope as standard but can supply the softer 1770 if requested. The 1960 has a minimum breaking force factor calculated at K = 0.362; see the specifications above for more data.

Winch Cable Termination Options

As with all our winch cables we offer a number of end termination options. Unless requested otherwise every rope will be terminated with a fuse and taper at one end and a thimble eye at the other. The fused end not only stops the rope from unravelling but is tapered so its easier to fit to your winch. The steel thimble fitting is secured with a steel ferrule which is pressed on under tonnes of force, thus ensuring a robust termination.

You can choose to add other fittings to the thimble eye to further aid in connecting the winch rope to the load. Probably the simplest option is to use a shackle; with a screw pin shackle its just a matter of unscrewing the pin and hooking the saddle around the thimble eye then re-inserting the pin and tightening. The shackle creates an ideal connection point for slings or other hardware with the advantage of being able to be removed and re-attached as required.

Our other option is to have a steel safety hook fitted to the thimble. This will be fitted during the thimble and ferrule pressing process, therefore will create a permanent fitting. The hook incorporates a safety latch which ensures whatever you attach too will stay put.

Need a Winch Too?

If you need a new winch to go with any of our winch cables then Lifting Gear Direct can help. We have a great selection of manual winches, afew electric winches and the ever popular cable pulling winches (the Tirfor type) which are usually better suited to the larger diameter ropes.

Whatever you winching, lifting and pulling needs are we can help identify the best piece of equipment to suit your application. Get in touch if you have any questions.