Wire Rope Compacted Strand – Flex-X and Hyperform
- Mining, industrial, construction, logging, and oilfield applications.
- Stability, strength, fatigue resistance, and abrasion resistance.
- All popular sizes.
- Longer service life.
Flex-X® 6 x 26 should be used in applications where increased strength, stability, and abrasion resistance are beneficial. When properly used, Flex-X® 6 x 26 can result in longer service life. Boom hoist ropes and drag ropes and mainline ropes in logging are a few of many recommended applications.
- Single-part multi-part hoist lines.
- Designers/Engineers: ideal when machinery space and weight savings are important.(See metric core ropes)
- Important: Do not exceed 5:1 design factor.
- Ideally suited to rugged applications.
This rotation resistant, higher strength rope provides extra value in both original equipment designs and replacement applications. Compared to standard 19 x 7, Flex-X provides higher strength in a smaller diameter, with better resistance to drum crushing.
| 6 x 26 | 19 x 19 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter (inches) | Approx WT. (Lbs./FT) | Nominal Strength (tons of 2000 lb.) | Approx WT. (Lbs./FT) | Nominal Strength (tons of 2000 lb.) |
| 1/4 | .131 | 3.91 | .127 | 3.74 |
| 5/16 | .218 | 6.06 | .212 | 5.8 |
| 3/8 | .32 | 8.80 | .31 | 8.3 |
| 7/16 | .41 | 11.9 | .40 | 11.2 |
| 1/2 | .55 | 15.3 | .54 | 14.6 |
| 9/16 | .70 | 19.3 | .69 | 18.5 |
| 5/8 | .86 | 22.7 | .85 | 22.7 |
| 3/4 | 1.25 | 32.4 | 1.25 | 32.4 |
| 7/8 | 1.67 | 43.8 | 1.68 | 43.8 |
| 1 | 2.18 | 56.9 | 2.17 | 56.9 |
| 1-1/8 | 2.71 | 71.5 | 2.75 | 71.5 |
| 1-1/4 | 3.43 | 87.9 | 3.45 | 87.9 |
| 1-3/8 | 4.25 | 106 | 4.33 | 106 |
| 1-1/2 | 5.01 | 125 | 5.11 | 125 |
Flex-X 19 Compacted Wire Rope
For use in an application where a single-part hoist rope is used to lift a free load – or where rotation-resistant properties are essential for rope performance.
| Diameter (in) | Minimum Breaking Force (tons of 2000 lbs) | Weight (lb/ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 11.2 | 0.43 |
| 1/2 | 14.6 | 0.49 |
| 9/16 | 18.5 | 0.65 |
| 5/8 | 22.7 | 0.78 |
| 3/4 | 32.4 | 1.16 |
| 7/8 | 43.8 | 1.58 |
| 1 | 56.9 | 2.05 |
| 1 1/8 | 71.5 | 2.75 |
Flex-X 6 Class
Flex-X 6 ropes provide greater surface area and more steel per given diameter than conventional 6 strand ropes.
- Superior performance
- Increased service life
- Less sheave and drum wear
| Diameter (in) | Minimum Breaking Force (tons of 2000 lbs) | Weight (lb/ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 8.8 | 0.320 |
| 7/16 | 11.9 | 0.410 |
| 1/2 | 15.3 | 0.550 |
| 9/16 | 19.3 | 0.700 |
| 5/8 | 22.7 | .860 |
| 3/4 | 32.4 | 1.250 |
| 7/8 | 43.8 | 1.670 |
| 1 | 56.9 | 2.180 |
| 1 1/8 | 71.5 | 2.710 |
| 1 1/4 | 87.9 | 3.430 |
| 1 3/8 | 106 | 4.250 |
| 1 1/2 | 125 | 5.010 |
| 1 5/8 | 146 | 5.270 |
| 1 3/4 | 169 | 6.120 |
| 1 7/8 | 192 | 7.020 |
| 2 | 217 | 7.980 |
Flex-X 7 CC Class
Flex-X 7 CC is designed and manufactured primarily for the container crane industry where repetitive, continuous operations is required. It starts out stronger and lasts longer, providing extended service life in carriage operations and other applications where multi-sheave equipment and rigorous duty cycles induce fatigue stresses.
- Premium service life
- Improved fatigue life
- Increased strength
| Diameter (in) | Minimum Breaking Force (tons of 2000 lbs) | Weight (lb/ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 15.3 | 0.500 |
| 9/16 | 19.3 | 0.630 |
| 5/8 | 22.7 | 0.800 |
| 3/4 | 32.4 | 1.130 |
| 7/8 | 43.8 | 1.550 |
| 1 | 56.9 | 2.010 |
| 1 1/8 | 71.5 | 2.540 |
| 1 1/4 | 87.9 | 3.140 |
| 1 3/8 | 106 | 3.800 |
| 1 1/2 | 125 | 4.510 |
Flex-X 9 Class
Flex-X 9 was specifically designed for boom hoist applications where drum crushing is a challenge.
- Crush resistant
- Abrasion resistant
- Greater surface area
| Diameter (in) | Minimum Breaking Force (tons of 2000 lbs) | Weight (lb/ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26.2 | 0.90 |
| 3/4 | 37.4 | 01.30 |
| 7/8 | 50.6 | 1.79 |
| 1 | 65.7 | 2.33 |
| 1 1/8 | 82.7 | 2.93 |