Compacted stock

Compared to ordinary strand wire ropes, wire ropes made from compacted strands have a higher breaking strength. The compacted strands allow for better contact between the wire rope and pulleys. Furthermore, the large metal surface area of ​​the outer strands makes compacted strands more wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant. When used on multi-layer winding drums, the smooth surface of the compacted strands ensures that adjacent strands do not scratch or damage the wire rope due to mutual friction. This characteristic makes surface-contact (compacted strand) wire ropes more suitable for multi-layer winding applications.