Abstract:
PCT No. PCT/GB78/00019 Sec. 371 Date June 5, 1979 Sec. 102(e) date June 1, 1979 PCT Filed Oct. 3, 1978 PCT Pub. No. W079/00182 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 19, 1979The invention relates to wire ropes.There is disclosed a wire rope comprising a plurality of strands (4-12) twisted together with each strand (4-12) being individually covered by a respective sheath (16) of rubber or rubber substitute. Each strand (4-12) comprises a plurality of wires (14) twisted together with the direction of twist of at least the outer wires (14) in each strand (4-12) being opposite to the direction of twist of at least the outer wires (14) in the strands (4-12) adjacent to it, the rope having an outer covering sheath (18) of rubber or rubber substitute.In this way, the wires (14) of adjacent strands (4-12) do not cross each other, and stress on them is reduced.
Abstract:
.Iadd.A torque balanced regular lay wire rope having from three to six strands spiraled together such that the angle of lay of the outer wires in each strand is at least two times greater than the angle of lay of the strands in the rope and said rope is in a stress relieved condition..Iaddend.