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Measuring Wire Rope / Lay Direction
 
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Measuring Wire Rope
Design specification for wire rope are such that the diameter is slightly larger than the nominal size as shown in the catalogue. The allowable tolerances are:
≤ 1/8" -0 / +8%
> 1/8" ≤ 3/16" -0 / +7%
> 3/16" ≤ 5/16" -0 / +6%
> 5/16" -0 / +5%

Python® wire rope is produced with an allowable oversize tolerance of only 4%, all others have an allowable 5% oversize tolerance.

When put into service the wire rope diameter slightly decreases when first loaded. A further reduction in wire rope diameter indicates wear, abrasion, or core deterioration.
 
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Allowable Rope Oversize Tolerance
5% Diameter Tolerance
Nominal
Dia. inch
Maximum
Dia. inch
  Nominal
Dia. mm
Maximum
Dia. mm
3/8 .395   10 10.5
7/16 .46   11 11.5
1/2 .525   12 12.6
9/16 .590   14 14.7
5/8 .65   15 15.7
3/4 .79   16

16.8

7/8 .92   18 18.9
1 1.05   20 21
1-1/8 1.18   22 23.1
1-1/4 1.31   24 25.2
1-3/8 1.44   26 27.3
1-1/2 1.58   28 29.4
1-5/8 1.71   30 31.5
1-3/4 1.84   32 33.6
1-7/8 1.97   34 35.7
2 2.10   36 37.8
     
     
Wire Rope Lay Direction
Be sure to use the correct rope lay direction for the drum. This applies to smooth, as well as to grooved drums.

In some applications it may be advisable to select the rope lay direction according to the most frequently used drums layers. If the first rope layer is used as a ‘guide layer’ only, it is advisable to select the rope lay direction according to the second layer.

If you are in doubt about this issue, give us a call and we will be happy to assist you.
 
Overwind from left to right:
Use Right Hand Rope
Underwind from right to left: Use Right Hand Rope
   
Overwind from right to left:
Use Left Hand Rope
Underwind from left to right: Use Left Hand Rope
   
Left Hand Grooved:
Use Right Hand Rope
Right Hand Grooved:
Use Left Hand Rope
     
     
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