Wire Rope-Design File Project Joshua Jones Rob Winn
Why Wire Rope Small Wires are stronger per cross sectional area Excellent for Tension Flexible-Can be wound
Manufacturing Wire-drawing Stranding Closing Pre-forming head No residual tension or torque
Strand Types
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Design Considerations Breaking strength Flexibility Crush resistance Abrasion resistance Fatigue Resistance increases with more wires. Abrasion Resistance increases with larger wires
When requesting a quotation or placing an order, please give us the following information about your requirements. 1.Quantity in feet or pieces 2.Diameter & tolerance 3.Construction 4.Material 5.Length required 6.Reel or packaging requirements, if any 7.Specification or drawing, if applicable 8.Lubrication, if not covered by specification 9.Delivery requirements 10.Transportation preference 11.Certification required 12.Any other special information