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    Wire Rope

    Wire Rope Suppliers in Melbourne, Australia

    When ordering wire rope, it’s essential to know the best option for your needs – after all, you don’t want to discover that the wire rope you’ve ordered is the wrong diameter or just not long enough for its intended purpose. It’s therefore important to get the right advice from trusted and experienced wire rope suppliers in Melbourne who can help save you time and money by getting it right the first time – experienced professionals like the team at Keble’s Trading.

    Wire Rope Suppliers in Melbourne

    When ordering wire rope, it’s essential to know the best option for your needs – after all, you don’t want to discover that the wire rope you’ve ordered is the wrong diameter or just not long enough for its intended purpose. It’s therefore important to get the right advice from trusted and experienced wire rope suppliers in Melbourne, Victoria who can help save you time and money by getting it right the first time – experienced professionals like the team at Keble’s Trading.

    We stock wire rope in sizes .01 to 38mm diameter to suit your specific use, whether it’s in architecture, lifting, fishing, marine, agriculture, crane works, elevators or construction. Our stainless steel cable suppliers offer a number of options in a variety of construction specifications for you to choose from, including:

    Click on the links above for more information on the specific products our wire rope suppliers have available in each category.

    Wire Rope Services

    Our wire rope suppliers assemble and offer hydraulic and roll swaging services for industrial, architectural, marine, crane, winching and commercial applications.

    We also conduct our own in-house testing services on our internal 100T test bed to certify cables and ropes for lifting, structural and load bearing applications.

    Keble’s Trading delivers locally in Melbourne, Victoria and right across Australia. Browse our complete range of wire rope products, catenary wire and place your order with us today.

    Please Note: Information on this page is intended for reference only and may change without prior notice. See our product disclaimer or contact us for further information.

    Galvanized Wire Rope

    Stainless Steel Cable / Wire Rope

    Coated Wire Rope

    Nylon-coated Galvanized Wire Rope

    FOREWORD

    Usha Martin Limited is a Speciality Steel and Steel product focused group with diverse product range in both steel as well as wire rope.

    It is one of the largest wire rope manufacturer in the world. It is also the only wire rope company in the world that has a totally integrated business model to convert iron-ore into steel wire ropes as well as build its own wire-drawing and rope-making machinery.

    The steel wire ropes ranges from 1.5 mm to 140mm in size, 1370 to 2160 N/mm2 in grade and encompassing all constructions and all configurations like Non-Compacted, Compacted, Plasticated, Flattened Strand,Locked Coil ropes and slings.

    Usha Martin ropes conforms to all specifications in the world, viz. ISO, DIN, BS, IS, API, EN, AS, GOST, JIS and approved by all leading organisations, viz. ABS, API, DNV,LLOYDS, NKK.

    Usha Martin’s rope works is one of the cleanest in the world accreditated with TPM excellence award from Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance.

    It is one of the very few companies that has approval by OTIS for its worldwide Elevator rope supply.

    Usha Martin Steel wire ropes finds place in every corner of the Globe and has presence in almost all application of ropes.

    WIRE ROPE COMPONENTS

    • Wire
    • Strand
    • Core

    ROPE SIZE

    Measure the circle just touching the extreme outer limits (crown) of the strands.

    FUNDAMENTAL CONSTRUCTIONS

    WIRE

    ROPE

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    FOREWORD

    Usha Martin Limited is a Speciality Steel and Steel product focused group with diverse product range in both steel as well as wire rope.

    It is one of the largest wire rope manufacturer in the world. It is also the only wire rope company in the world that has a totally integrated business model to convert iron-ore into steel wire ropes as well as build its own wire- drawing and rope-making machinery.

    The steel wire ropes ranges from

    1.5mm to 140mm in size, 1370 to 2160 N/mm2 in grade and encompassing all constructions and all configurations like Non- Compacted, Compacted, Plasticated, Flattened Strand,

    Locked Coil ropes and slings.

    Usha Martin ropes conforms to all specifications in the world, viz. ISO, DIN, BS, IS, API, EN, AS, GOST, JIS and approved by all leading organisations, viz. ABS, API, DNV,

    LLOYDS, NKK.

    Usha Martin’s rope works is one of the cleanest in the world accreditated with TPM excellence award from Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance.

    It is one of the very few companies that has approval by OTIS for its worldwide Elevator rope supply.

    Usha Martin Steel wire ropes finds place in every corner of the Globe and has presence in almost all application of ropes.

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    WIRE ROPE BASICS

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    WIRE ROPE

    COMPONENTS

    WIRE

    STRAND

    CORE

    STRAND

    CORE

    WIRES

    KING WIRE

    WIRE ROPE

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    ROPE SIZE

    CORRECT

    Measure the circle just touching the extreme outer

    limits (crown) of the strands.

    INCORRECT

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    FUNDAMENTAL CONSTRUCTIONS

    CROSS LAY

    EQUAL LAY

    SINGLE LAYER

    SEALE

    Single-Wire centre with six wiresof the same diameter.

    Equal number of wires in each layer.

    All wires in each layer are of the same diameter.

    Large outer wires rest in the valley between the small inner wires.

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    FUNDAMENTAL

    CONSTRUCTIONS

    FILLER WIRE

    WARRINGTON

    COMBINED

    Inner layer having half the number of wires as the outer layer

    Small filler wires, equal in number to the inner layer, are laid in the valleys of the inner layer.

    One diameter of wire in the inner layer.

    Two diameters of wire alternating large and small in the outer layer.

    The large outer-layer wires rest in the valleys and the smaller ones on the crowns of the inner layer.

    Combination of above constructions. Eg Seale-Filler, Warrington-Seale etc.

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    LAY

    Direction of Wire

    & Strand Helix

    RIGHT HAND REGULAR LAY (RHRL/RHO/sZ)

    LEFT HAND REGULAR LAY (LHRL/LHO/zS)

    RIGHT HAND LANGS LAY (RHLL/RHL/zZ)

    LEFT HAND LANGS LAY (LHLL/LHL/sS)

    ALTERNATE LAY (COMBINATION OF LANGS & REGULAR)

    SPECIAL ALTERNATE LAY (2 LANGS 1 REGULAR)

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    IDEAL PULLEY

    GROOVE

    Greater contact area between the rope and the pulley reduces abrasion and enhances service life.

    WRONG

    Sheave groove too narrow

    WRONG

    Sheave groove too wide

    RIGHT

    Sheave groove correctly supporting

    the rope for 33% of its

    circumference

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    PULLEY/ROPE BENDING RATIO (D/d RATIO)

    Rope Dia (d)

    Sheave Dia (D)

    Note:

    The ratios are based on Max. rope speed of 60 meters/ min. For each increase of 30 mtrs/min. in excess of 60 meters per min., add 5% to the drum diameter.

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    SHEAVE OR DRUM/ROPE

    DIAMETER RATIO (D:d)

    Sl.

     

     

     

    D : d Ratio

     

    Construction

     

     

    No.

     

    Recommended

    Minimum

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    6x7 (6-1)

     

    53

    43

    2

    6x19S (9-9-1)

     

    40

    32

    3

    6x26SW (10-5+5-5-1)

    37

    29

    4

    6x25F (12-6F-6-1)

    32

    26

    5

    6x31SW (12-6+6-6-1)

    32

    26

    6

    6x37SF (12-12-6F-6-1)

    32

    26

    7

    6x36SW (14-7+7-7-1)

    28

    22

    8

    6x43SF (14-14-7F-7-1)

    28

    22

    9

    6x50SFS (14-14-7F-7-7-1)

    28

    22

    10

    6x41SW (16-8+8-8-1)

    25

    20

    11

    6x49SW (16-8+8-8-8-1)

    25

    20

    12

    6x49SF (16+16+8F-8-1)

    25

    20

    13

    6x46SW (18-9+9-9-1)

    22

    18

    14

    6x52SW (18-9+9-9/6-1)

    22

    18

    15

    6x55SF (18-18-9F-9/6-1)

    23

    18

    16

    8x19S (9-9-1)

     

    33

    26

    17

    8x26SW (10-5+5-5-1)

    30

    24

    18

    8x25F (12-6F-6-1)

    26

    21

    19

    8x31SW (12-6+6-6-1)

    26

    21

    20

    8x37SF (12-12-6F-6-1)

    26

    21

    21

    8x36SW (14-7+7-7-1)

    23

    18

    22

    8x50SFS (14-14-7F-7-7-1)

    23

    18

    23

    17x7

    (11:6-1)

     

    34

    27

    24

    18x7

    (12:6-FC)

     

    32

    25

    25

    19x7

    (12:6-1)

     

    32

    25

    26

    34x7

    (17:11/6-FC)

    24

    19

    27

    35x7 (16:6+6-6-1)

    25

    20

    28

    6x25FS (12/12/

    )

    42

    35

    29

    6x8FS (7/ )

     

    63

    53

    30

    6x28FS (15/12/

    )

    36

    30

    31

    Locked Coil Winding Rope

    152

    100

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    FLEET ANGLE

    Angle

    of Fleet

    Centre line

    of Reel

    Centre Line

    of Sheave

    Note:

    Recommended angle

    Grooved drum : a £ 2.5O

    Flat drum : 0.5O£ a £ 1.5O

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    SPOOLING/ANCHORAGE

    OF ROPE ON DRUM

    Ropes are supplied with zero internal torque

    Improper spooling induces torque in rope, reducing the rope life.

    A L

    R

    B

    L

    R

    OVERWIND

    UNDERWIND

    Left to Right

    Right to Left

    USE RIGHT LAY ROPE

    USE RIGHT LAY ROPE

     

     

     

     

    C

     

    D

     

    L

    R

    L

    R

    OVERWIND

    UNDERWIND

    Right to Left

    Left to Right

    USE LEFT LAY ROPE

    USE LEFT LAY ROPE

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    ROPE CUTTING

    PROCEDURE

    Seizing

    Twisting

    Cutting

    Note:

    Seizing wire recommendation

    -for ungalvanised rope – use annealed wire

    -for galvanised rope – use soft, zinc-coated wire.

    - Diameter of wire: 8 - 24 mm = 1 mm 26 - 36 mm = 1.6 mm 38 - 56 mm = 2 mm

    -Recommended seizing length = 1 x d min or 10 wraps

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    ROPE CLAMPING

    The Right Way to Clip Wire Rope

    The Wrong Way to Clip Wire Rope

    Note:

    Improper fixing of clamps may lead to safety hazards. For proper clamping practice, refer applicable standard or OEM recommendations.

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    IN-USE

    LUBRICATION

    Usha Martin Ropes are supplied with special lubricant

    Periodic Lubrication during usage is necessary to derive enhanced performance.

    CONTINUOUS BATH

    DRIPPING

    POURINGSWABBING

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    IN-USE

    LUBRICATION

    PAINTING

    SPRAY NOZZLE

    As Manufactured + In-service Lube

    140%

    As Manufactured

    100%

    Life Enhancement

    In-use lubrication pays rich dividend

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    STORAGE

    Must be stored in a well ventilated shed. Free from moisture, dust and fumes.

    Suitable lubricant to be applied every 3 months to the outer layers.

    Reel containing ropes to be rolled through 90 degree after every 3 months

    Protect wooden reels from the attack of termites.

    In no case the reels should be put on ground or uncemented floor.

    COVER / SHED

    GROUND CLEARANCE

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    HANDLING –

    THE RIGHT WAY

    Use spindle through the reels for loading/unloading or put the rope on a swift with brake arrangement.

    Allow clearance for free rotation of reel when the rope end is pulled.

    Maintain constant tension during haul off. Prevent crossing of rope laps on the reel.

    Avoid possible kink, which is a permanent damage to a rope.

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    HANDLING THE RIGHT WAY

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    WIRE ROPE

    CHARACTERISTICS

    BEND FATIGUE

    ABRASION RESISTANCE

    Rope resistance to abrasion

    Rope resistance to bending

    6

    9

    10

    12

    12

    12

    14

    16

    18

    LEAST

    LEAST

    RESISTANCE

    TO

     

     

    BENDING

     

     

     

    RESISTANCE

    TO

     

     

    GREATEST

    ABRASION

    FATIGUE GREATEST

    6 x 7

    6 x 19S

    6 x 21F

    Flattened Strand

    6 x 25FW

    6 x 31WS

    6 x 36WS

    6 x 49WS

    6 x 61WS

    More wires – better fatigue resistance Less wires – better abrasion resistance

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    WIRE ROPE CHARACTERISTICS

    COMMONLY USED

    NON-COMPACTED ROPES

    CHARACTERISTICS

    More wires in the outer strand (14 for 36WS) will improve bend fatigue

    Less wires in the outer strands (9 for 19S) improve wear/abrasion resistance characteristics

    Steel core (IWRC) resists drum crushing better than fibre core

    Langs lay resists interference at drum better than ordinary lay

    Abrasion Resistance

    Comparison of outer wire sizes for 25 mm diameter rope, as illustration

    6 x 7

    6 outer wires

    2.54mm

     

     

     

    6 x 19S

    9 outer wires

    2.11mm

     

     

     

    6 x 25F

    12 outer wires

    1.70mm

     

     

     

    6 x 36

    14 outer wires

    1.49mm

     

     

     

    6 x 41

    16 outer wires

    1.34mm

     

     

     

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