Overhead cranes can be found in many places from factories, fabrication shops and manufacturing plants to automotive production, shipyards and steel or paper mills. They are used to anchor a lifting hoist and subsequently lift move heavy loads across the fixed runway system high above the factory floor.
When it comes to overhead cranes the wire ropes used are typically for hoisting purposes. They are fitted to the drum of a wire rope hoist, of which there are many types including crab style units. The wire rope will have a bottom block and hook for anchoring loads. The hoist will then wind the rope in and/or out to lift or lower the attached load. Wire ropes may also be utilized for other tasks such as grab ropes or trolley ropes depending on the cranes set up and its intended use.
Overhead crane rope comes in a variety of constructions to suit different hoists and loads. Non-rotating ropes are the safest as they will not spin whilst under load. Compacted rope constructions are also the preferred ropes for hoists and cranes because they are stronger and run more smoothly over the hoists drum.
We can supply a range of rope constructions suitable for this type of application including;
35x7 Compacted and non-rotating crane rope available in diameters from 10mm up to 48mm. Consisting of 3 layers of rope strands laid in opposite directions for anti-spin properties and compacted to provide high torsional strength. High Flexibility.
6x36 compacted and non-rotating crane rope available in diameters from 8mm up to 52mm. This rope has an independent wire core of a 7x7 construction and 6 outer strands containing 36 wires in each, finally the rope undergoes a compaction process to produce a high strength, smooth rope which is easier to handle. Excellent flexibility.
8x19 compacted and non-rotating crane rope is available in diameters 6.4mm up to 15mm. Fully compacted including inner wire core for ultimate strength. Good Flexibility
24x7 non-rotating crane rope (NOT compacted) available in diameters from 8mm up to 19mm.
All ropes are galvanized to provide great corrosion resistance.
Full specifications on each rope can be found in the tab above.
Selecting the right rope comes down to the hoist and application. Single-layer drum hoists favour the 24×7 for its simplicity and easier inspection. Multi-layer spooling demands compacted ropes, thus the 35×7 for sheer capacity, the 6×36 where fatigue resistance is important, and the 8×19 where drum size limits rope diameter.
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