6XK36WS-IWRC Wire Rope

6XK36WS-IWRC Wire Rope

Compacted strands with galvanized steel wire rope  (non rotation resistant), it's can be used in many applications eg, as cargo runner, hoisting, luffing, mooring, towing, anchoring etc.

The independent wire rope core provides more strength and stability to the wire rope compared to fibre core. Parallel lay construction, long lifetime.

Construction in general according to EN 12385 standard but with compacted strands execution.

Features
6 strand wire rope for use in all types of applications.
Non-rotation resistant wire rope
High breaking force and high breaking strength
The compacted exterior wires provided greater resistance to abrasion and crushing and increased tensile strength.
High flexibility and bending fatigue performance
Low rope elongation
Excellent radial stability

Total number of strands: 6
Total number of wires: 216+49
Core type: IWRC
Outer wires number: 84
Outer strands number: 6
Lay type: regular lay
Lay direction: right hand lay
On request options: Ungalvanized, left hand, greasing level, 2160 grade. 

The main difference between the 6xK36 wire rope and the 6x36 wire rope lies in their construction and characteristics.

The 6xK36 wire rope is a type of wire rope with six outer strands, each made up of 36 wires of different diameters.  The “K” stands for “Compacted” and refers to the fact that the ropes between the outer strands are in contact with each other.  This design provides the wire rope with excellent flexibility, high breaking strength, and good resistance to abrasion and wear.  The 6xK36 wire rope is ideal for applications that require frequent bending or flexing, such as winches, cranes, or elevators, and in marine environments.

On the other hand, the 6x36 wire rope also has six outer strands, Because of this, the 6x36 wire rope has a more rigid structure than the 6xK36 wire rope, which makes it less flexible but more resistant to crushing or flattening under high loads. Therefore, it is best suited for applications that involve straight lifting or hoisting, such as anchor chains, hoists, and overhead cranes.

In summary, the 6xK36 wire rope is preferred when flexibility and resistance to abrasion are important, while the 6X36 wire rope is better suited for applications that require greater crushing resistance and less flexibility.