Wire Rope 
Compacted Strand
Flex-XÆ and HyperformÆ

 

  • Mining, industrial, construction, logging, and oilfield applications.

  • Stability, strength, fatigue resistance, and abrasion resistance.

  • All popular sizes.

  • Longer service life.

Flex-X® 6 x 26  should be used in applications where increased strength, stability, and abrasion resistance are beneficial. When properly used, Flex-X® 6 x 26 can result in longer service life. Boom hoist ropes and drag ropes and mainline ropes in logging are a few of many recommended applications.

  • Single-part multi-part hoist lines.
  • Designers/Engineers: ideal when machinery space and weight savings are important. (See metric core ropes)
  • Important: Do not exceed 5:1 design factor.
  • Ideally suited to rugged applications.

This rotation resistant, higher strength rope provides extra value in both original equipment designs and replacement applications. Compared to standard
19 x 7, Flex-X provides higher strength in a smaller diameter, with better resistance to drum crushing.



Compacted Strand Wire Ropes

 

 

Compacted Strand

6 x 26 19 x 19
Diameter
(inches)		 Approx
WT. (Lbs./FT)		 Nominal Strength
(tons of 2000 lb.)		 Approx
WT. (Lbs./FT)		 Nominal Strength
(tons of 2000 lb.)
1/4 .131 3.91 .127 3.74
5/16 .218 6.06 .212 5.8
3/8 .32 8.80 .31 8.3
7/16 .41 11.9 .40 11.2
1/2 .55 15.3 .54 14.6
9/16 .70 19.3 .69 18.5
5/8 .86 22.7 .85 22.7
3/4 1.25 32.4 1.25 32.4
7/8 1.67 43.8 1.68 43.8
1 2.18 56.9 2.17 56.9
1-1/8 2.71 71.5 2.75 71.5
1-1/4 3.43 87.9 3.45 87.9
1-3/8 4.25 106 4.33 106
1-1/2 5.01 125 5.11 125