Wire Rope

A rope that is made up of a number of strands, each one consisting of a number of wires laid together in such a way that each wire holds its place in the strand. The strands are then made up into a rope in the same way. By varying the construction, that is the number, arrangement and size of wires in a strand, and strands in a rope, the properties of the finished rope can be varied within wide limits to suit a particular end use. Wires of different metals and different strengths are employed. See Strand and Rope Wire.