18xK7
Two layers rotation resistant rope made of MasterForm ™ compacted strands . Closed in two operations, 6 strands around a wire strand core in one direction and another 12 strands closed in the opposite direction. Strand construction is 1-6
WRC
Wire Strand Core
B
U
Zinc coated, Quality B
Uncoated (bright)
1770
1960
1770 N/mm2 (IPS)
1960 N/mm2 (EIPS)
sZ
zS
zZ
sS
Right ordinary lay (Right regular lay)
Left ordinary lay (Left regular lay)
Right Lang's lay
Left Lang's lay
5 to 28 mm (5/16" to 1 1/8")
Properties & applications:
The most common use is for pile drilling machines. Suitable for tower cranes but not recommended if the rope length is very long. Used also for hoisting applications with 1:1 reeving or multiple reeving with greater height. Similar flexibility to 18x7 but higher breaking force and more resistant to abrasion and drum crushing.Information for use and maintenance:
Rope Category Number (RCN): 23.1 Not to be used with a swivel