- provides greater surface area and more steel per given diameter, increasing rope stability and strength (when compared to conventional 6 strand ropes).
- results in longer service life and less sheave and drum wear.
- drum scrubbing between the lead line and the previous wrap is reduced.
- the smooth contact creates less interference, less metal loss and wire deformation.
Minimum breaking force and weights for Flex-X 6 and Flex-X 9
| Flex-X 6 | |
| Rope Dia. (in.) |
Minimum Breaking Force (TONS) |
| 3/8 | 8.8 |
| 7/16 | 11.9 |
| 1/2 | 15.3 |
| 9/16 | 19.3 |
| 5/8 | 22.7 |
| 3/4 | 32.4 |
| 7/8 | 43.8 |
| 1 | 56.9 |
| 1-1/8 | 71.5 |
| 1-1/4 | 87.9 |
| 1-3/8 | 106 |
| 1-1/2 | 125 |
**This information is provided by Wire Rope Corporation of America. For further information, please visit the company’s website:
