Wire Rope

Our wire rope category is where you can find 304 stainless steel wire rope, galvanized wire rope, and bright wire rope in a variety of configurations from the 6x19 and 6x37 classes.  Our rigging supplies category features different hardware and accessories for cranes, dredging, excavating, hoists & winches, logging, and marine applications and has FREE SHIPPING on orders over $2,000.    

Wire rope is generally composed of wires, strands and a core formed in a helix (spiral) pattern.  Steel wires are precisely formed in a helix geometric pattern to form a strand, which is called "stranding".  Strands are then laid around the core to form a wire rope, which is called "closing".  There are many different sizes, shapes or patterns, and materials that form wire rope and every steel wire rope has specific uses.  Wire ropes vary by:

• Diameter of the rope - To properly measure the diameter of steel wire ropes, measure the rope at its widest point.
• Grade of Steel (IPS, EIPS, EEIPS, etc.) - IPS is the abbreviation for Improved Plowed Steel.  EIPS is Extra Improved Plowed Steel and has roughly 10% more strength than IPS.  EEIPS is Extra Extra Improved Plowed Steel and is approximately 10% stronger than the EIPS.  We carry a great selection of IPS and EIPS wire ropes.
• Direction of stranding and closing (our wire rope is Right Hand Regular Lay) - Right Hand and Left Hand designates which way the strands wrap around the core of the steel rope.  Regular Lay and Lang Lay specify which way the wires are formed in there helix pattern.  Regular Lay means the wires are are rotated opposite the direction of the strands around the core.  Lang lay means the wires are twisted in the same direction as the strands are wrapped around the wire rope core.  With our rope being the most common Right Hand Regular Lay tells you that the strands are wrapped around the core to the right but the wires that make up the strand are turned and rotated to the left.
• Wire Finish (Bright Wire, Galvanized Wire, Type 304 Stainless Steel) - Most wire ropes have a bright, self-colored finish hence the name.  Wire ropes generally have a coating of lubricant to reduce friction and protect from corrosion.  However, there are wire ropes that are galvanized, 304 and 316 stainless steel, or coated in vinyl and other plastics.
• Material of the Core (Fiber Core(FC) or Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC)) - Fiber cores are made of Vegetable (sisal, etc.) or Synthetic (polypropylene, etc.) fibers.  Independent Wire Rope Cores offer more support to the outer strands, and have a higher resistance to crushing.  Wire cores also offer more resistance to heat, reduce the amount of stretch, and increase the strength of the rope.

Another prime factor in wire rope is how many strands make up the rope and how many wires make up one strand.  For instance, a 6x26 wire rope has 6 strands around a core with 26 wires making up each strand.  The 2 main classes of wire rope that US Cargo Control carries are 6x19 and 6x37.  In the 6x19 Class, the wires per strand can vary from 19 to 26.  In the 6x37 Class, the wires per strand can vary from 27 to 49.  The 6x19 class is the most common class and offers higher resistance to abrasion but the 6x37 class offers a higher flexibility.  If you are not sure of the wire rope needed for your application, please feel free to contact our sales team toll free at 866-444-9990 and they will gladly assist you.

With the newest and biggest selection of wire rope on the web where you can simply click and buy.  You don't have to go through the hassle of calling for pricing and worry about price fluctuation.  Simply find the wire rope configuration you like from the buttons at the bottom of the page, type in the quantity, and BUY!