@ ° I TECNI scitrions: @ ee Technical Wire Rope Catalogueee. ° . e 7 ®@ TECNI soir e ee Contents The TECNI® Difference Wire Rope General Information What is Wire Rope and how is it made up? Describing a Wire Rope Wire Rope Construction How do | decide what construction of cable to use? Wire Rope Diameter and Nominal Rope Diameter Tolerances Tensile Strength Core Type Lay Preforming and Postforming Rotating or Non-Rotating Wire Rope? Wire Rope Surface Finish Choosing Galvanised or Stainless Wire Rope? Coated Wire What is the difference between PVC and Nylon coating? Thermoplastic Sheating Materials Stretch in Ropes. Constructional and Permanent Stretch Elastic Elongation Wire Rope Fill Factor also known as Compactness Factor (F) Approximate Modulus of Elasticity for New Ropes (E) Bend Fatigue Operating Temperatures Selecting the Correct cable for the application Minimum Breaking Load Safe Working Load Factor of Safety Wire Rope Deflection Wire Rope Assemblies > Tolerances and guidelines » Minimum tread diameters for pulleys and sheaves » Measurement Points for Cable assemblies. Product Safety and Best Practice » Storage and handling » Installation » Inspection and rejection criteria Main Factors affecting Rope performance Fags Reel capacity calculator Properties of 304 and 346 Grades of Stainless Steel Wire Rope Terminology Disclaimer and References 22 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 27 28-31, 32-35 35co) ° : TECNI cottons: Se e TECNI® started stocking and distributing wire rope and wire rope products and manufacturing bespoke cable assemblies in 2005 and has since grown into one of the largest and well-known brands in the UK specialising in small diameter cables. The TECNI® Difference Our sion TECNI® supply premium quality wire rope, cable, wire rope assemblies, wire rope fittings, hardware and tools to all markets, 828 and B2C, worldwide. We are committed to continuous improvement and profitable growth as a company and individuals. ‘Our Vision For the TECNI@ brand to be recognised and specified worldwide for its premium quality products and best-in-class service to every individual customer, no matter how large or small ‘ACommitment to Quality TECNI® products are supplied to meet the requirements of our customers. Through our continuous improvement to our procedures and processes set out in our ISO 9001 approved Quality Management System and adhering to industry standards, we strive to supply premium quality, defect-free products and best-in-class service to meet or exceed customer expectation. TECNI® Experience, Expertise and Shared Knowledge brings Best-in-Class Customer Service and Added Value ‘The TECNI® Team has a combined wire rope experience of over a Century. This knowledge and expertise we happily pass on to our customers. We give one-to-one advice on the best products for your application both through email and ‘on the end of the phone, information videos, safe use data sheets and product data literature online, TECNI® products are available to customers worldwide and most from stock. This TECNI® Wire Rope Technical Catalogue provides general information, terminology and best practice on wire ropes. As TECNI® specialises in the smaller diameter cables, (generally under 16mm), it does not go into detail on the larger more specific wire ropes and applications. Our Team has a great deal of knowledge and expertise in the wire rope industry, so if you have more specific questions or require further information on any aspects of wire rope, please contact us directly sales@tecni.eu.