Wire rope, galvanized • Made from high-quality wire rope with a nominal strength of 1770 N/mm² • With lay length and free of tension • According to EN 12385-4, lay lengths and tension-free wire ropes have the following advantages: 1. The strands of the ropes are pre-formed. Cut ropes maintain their position without the need for binding at the cut interface. 2. Since all strands are evenly stretched, the load is distributed uniformly across all individual wires in the rope. 3. The ropes have a low tendency to form kinks. 4. The unloaded wire rope is free of tension, as the wires have no pre-load. Therefore, the ropes show little tendency to twist under load. 5. The ropes exhibit particularly high flexibility. 6. Lay lengths and tension-free ropes have a significantly increased lifespan compared to standard wire ropes. Note: The recommended maximum load capacity is a calculated value based on the minimum breaking load and a safety factor of 6. The height of the chosen safety factor depends on the specific application and the applicable regulations. Example of maximum load capacity for a 3 mm wire rope: max. kg = MBL = 530 kN ~ 90 kg. Construction: A wire rope consists of a number of strands, which in turn are made up of a number of wires. Additionally, fiber reinforcements are integrated to support the strands, reduce vibrations in the wire rope, and accommodate lubricants. E.g.: 5 x 7 + 1 -> 5 strands with 7 wires each and 1 fiber reinforcement. Important note: The use of wire ropes must only be in accordance with accident prevention regulations and the related EN standards, e.g. 12385 - 4, 13414, and 15020.