STAINLESS STEEL WIRE ROPES & FITTINGS STAINLESS STEEL IS MAINLY USED IN CORROSIVE APPLICATIONS, IN PARTICULAR MARINE AND WASTE MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENTS. OTHER APPLICATIONS INCLUDE DECORATIVE BALUSTRADING AND OUTDOOR USE. WIRE ROPE Wire rope is complex and therefore it is critical to determine which configuration is best for a project or application. Consideration needs to be given to the kind of project you are doing and how strong and durable you require your wire rope to be. Choosing the right wire rope for your application will not only affect performance, but will also effect its' longevity .
There are three common constructions of stainless steel wire rope used in rigging applications. 7 X 19
The most common and versatile construction of stainless steel wire rope is 7 x 19. It consists of 7 strands each with 19 wires and is the most flexible and easy construction to work with. 7 x 19 can be used in either fixed rigging or for limited working rope applications. 7 X 7 Wire rope is not as flexible as 7 x 19, is 7 x 7 wire rope, it consists of 7 strands each with 7 wires. 7 x 7 is an excellent choice for fixed rigging applications such as balustrading and safety barrier rails. 1 X 19 A single strand wire rope is the 1 x 19, and consists of a single strand with 19 wires. This rope is very stiff and is therefore suitable for fixed “straight line” rigging only (such as mast stays, guy ropes and structural applications).
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