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STEELWIRE ROPES
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FIBRE ROPES
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FIBRE ROPES
R-1 TIPTO®EIGHT
R-2 TIPTO®TWELVE
R-3 TIPTO®WINCHLINE
R-4 EUROFLEX®
R-5 EUROFLEX® MOORING TAIL
R-6 EUROFLOAT®
R-7 ATLAS™
R-8 HSPP™
R-9 LANKO®FORCE
R-10 LANKO®FORCE WITH POLYESTER JACKET
R-11 LANKO®FORCE WITH TIPTO® JACKET
R-12 LANKO®FORCE WITH DYNEEMA® JACKET
R-13 LANKO®TECH
R-14 STRONGLINE™
R-15 TIPTO®LON OCTOPLY
R-16 POLYPROPYLENE OCTOPLY
R-17 EUROFLEX® 3-STRAND & TIPTO®THREE
R-18 GRIPOGREEN® & TIPTO®LENE 4-STRAND
R-19 GRIPORANJE & MANILLA II 3-STRAND
R-20 GRIPOLON, BRAIDED
R-21 LANKHORST ROPES DEFENDER® & TIPTO®WEB HAWSER PROTECTION SLEEVES
R-22 REPAIR SET FOR TIPTO®WINCHLINES & LANKO®FORCE WITH JACKET
STEELWIRE ROPES
S-1 LANKO®FLEX
S-2 LANKO®PACK
S-3 LANKO®FOUR
S-4 LANKO®LIFT COMPACTED
S-5 LANKO®TOP
S-6 LANKO®TOP COMPACTED
S-7 19X7
S-8 6X36 WS + FC
S-9 6X36 WS + IWRC 1960 N/MM2
S-10 6X36 WS + IWRC 1960 N/MM2 MOORING WIRES
S-11 6X24 + 7 FC
S-12 TIP TOP® COMBI
S-13 6X19S + FC DUAL-TENSILE
S-14 7X7 & 7X19
S-15 6X19 + FC & 6X19 S + IWRC
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INFORMATION
I-1 GROOVES IN SHEAVES
I-2 FLEET ANGLE
I-3 RECOMMENDED DIAMETER FOR SHEAVES AND DRUMS
I-4 INSTALLATION FROM REEL TO DRUM
I-5 SPOOLING CAPACITY OF THE DRUM
I-6 SPLICE INSTRUCTIONS TIPTO®WINCHLINE
I-8 SPLICE INSTRUCTIONS 8 STRAND PLAITED ROPES
I-9 SPLICE INSTRUCTIONS TIPTO®TWELVE
I-11 QUICK SPLICE INSTRUCTIONS LANKO®FORCE
I-12 SPLICE INSTRUCTIONS LANKO®FORCE
I-16 RECOMMENDATIONS ON TOWING LINES
I-17 WIRE ASSEMBLY
I-18 ROPE INFORMATION
I-19 STEELWIRE ROPE INSPECTION AND RETIREMENT CRITERIA
I-22 FIBRE ROPE INSPECTION AND RETIREMENT CRITERIA
I-24 GENERAL EVALUATION GUIDE
TOWING RIVERSHIPS
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Today Lankhorst continues to lead through Maritime & Pure Engineered Lankhorst
Offshore Yarn Composites Fishing Products Yachting
Euronete
World Class research and development into Rope Division Division Division Division Division Division
Brasil
high performance materials and products. This
enables us to work with our customers in Lankhorst Ropes
Lankhorst Ropes UK
Turnover 2011 approx. 170 mln Euro
Total number of employees Royal LE group: 1250
Lankhorst Ropes Middle East (Dubai)
overcoming the many commercial and Lankhorst Euronete España
Lankhorst Euronete Australia
engineering challenges they face in Lankhorst Euronete Portugal
Eurorope (Greece)
responding successfully to the demands of a
competitive global business environment.
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LOGISTICS
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Unlike steelwire mooring lines which are difficult to handle and can
damage subsea pipelines, the Lankhorst synthetic rope anchor lines are
easier and safer to handle, and require less maintenance as no greasing is
required, for example. Moreover, they enable speedier operations offshore
as fewer floating buoys are needed with the synthetic mooring rope than
with wire anchor lines.
All Lankhorst floating anchor ropes are designed for specific projects. Our skilled and experienced
rope engineers are able to bring their many years of mooring experience to ensure the most cost
effective, optimised anchor line for your application.
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The award recognises the A3 splice as an innovation in maritime rope technology for ship and
tug operators. With the trend towards fewer crew, the A3 splice is lighter, stronger and smaller
than traditional splices, greatly improving rope handling safety during mooring and towing.
The efficiency of the splice is 100%, which means there is no loss in rope strength due to
splicing. It makes rope handling easier as there is no doubling of the rope or splice stiffness
in the mainline, commonly experienced with traditional rope splicing. And, by reducing the
weight and size of the splice, the heaviest part of the rope, the A3 splice enables single person
rope handling.
“This is excellent news! We welcome the recognition by Seatrade, and the International Mari-
time Organization, of the A3 splice as an innovation in ship operations. It has been well received
by maritime companies globally, many of whom are now using the A3 splice across their entire
fleets,” says Wilco Stroet, Managing Director, Lankhorst Ropes.
The program introduced in 2004 was quickly picked up by a few ship owners. New build
vessels were supplied with these ropes at that time and over the past two years we have
noticed an increase in ropes being returned to Lankhorst for recycling.
This recycling program is an integral part of our sustainability policy. At the same time it
offers chain responsibility together with our partners for making a safer and better world.
Ropes supplied under the recycling program are being accompanied with a Lankhorst
factory certificate printed with our recycling logo. This logo warrants these ropes to be fit for
recycling and must be returned with the rope to Lankhorst Ropes in Holland.
Those interested in the program are invited to contact us at recycling@lankhorstropes.com.
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FIBRE ROPES
Brown = 36 mm 50
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Black = 40 mm 30
Blue = 44 mm 20
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A dedicated floating
winchline, developed TIPTO®WINCHLINE
especially to be used
on single drum, self-
FIBRE ROPES
A3 splice
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70
60
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product it is possible to join 10
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EUROFLEX® MOORING 40
30
TAILS have equal breaking
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY • 0,99 (floating) Art. Circ. Diameter Weight MBF Weight MBF
number (inches) (mm) (kg/100m) (kN) (lbs/100 ft) (lbs)
UV-RESISTANCE • good
ABRASION RESISTANCE • very good 152.332 4 32 50,3 200 34 44.962
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE • good 152.336 4 1/2 36 63,8 250 43 56.202
ELONGATION • see graph 152.340 5 40 79,0 305 53 68.567
MELTING POINT • approx. 165oC/265oC 152.344 5 1/2 44 95,0 364 64 81.830
CONSTRUCTION • 8-strand plaited 152.348 6 48 113 428 76 96.218
152.352 6 1/2 52 133 496 89 111.505
TCLL VALUE • 73 %
152.356 7 56 154 570 103 128.141
COLOUR • white 152.360 7 1/2 60 177 648 119 145.676
MARKER YARN • one yellow and one 152.364 8 64 201 732 135 164.560
blue in one strand 152.368 8 1/2 68 227 823 153 185.018
WATERABSORPTION • 0,1% 152.372 9 72 255 915 171 205.700
152.376 9 1/2 76 284 1.020 191 229.305
152.380 10 80 314 1.120 211 251.786
152.388 11 88 380 1.340 255 301.244
152.396 12 96 453 1.580 304 355.198
Diameter, weight and MBF (as well as other mechanical and physical properties) are
determined according ISO 2307:2005. The MBF refers to the breaking strength in the
rope/wire itself, without splices or any other form of termination that can be formed
with or without the use of accessories/fittings.
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monofilaments in the
strands providing form,
stability and excellent
behaviour on the drum.
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40 092.338 4 3/4 38 89,2 1.084 60 243.693
30
20 092.340 5 40 97 1.177 65 264.600
10
0
092.342 5 1/4 42 104 1.303 70 292.926
0 1 2 3 4 5
092.344 5 1/2 44 122 1.544 82 347.105
Elongation (%)
092.348 6 48 139 1.782 93 400.610
092.352 6 1/2 52 164 2.141 110 481.316
092.356 7 56 195 2.283 131 513.239
092.360 7 1/2 60 221 2.635 149 592.372
092.364 8 64 248 2.983 167 670.605
092.368 8 1/2 68 286 3.508 192 788.630
092.372 9 72 319 3.938 214 885.298
Diameter, weight and MBF (as well as other mechanical and physical properties) are determined
according ISO 2307:2005. The MBF refers to the breaking strength in the rope/wire itself, without splices
or any other form of termination that can be formed with or without the use of accessories/fittings.
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30 Art.number Circ. Diameter Weight MBF Weight MBF
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10 (inches) (mm) (kg/100m) (kN) (lbs/100 ft) (lbs)
0
0 1 2 3 4 5
Elongation (%) 092620 2 1/2 20 21,8 267 15 60.024
092622 2 3/4 22 26,6 332 18 74.637
092624 3 24 30,3 409 20 91.947
LANKO®FORCE WITH TIPTO® JACKET can 092626 3 1/4 26 37,5 492 25 110.606
be offered in the variety of each strand 092628 3 1/2 28 43,6 583 29 131.064
over braided individually. All together this 3 3/4 30 50 670 34 150.622
092630
gives more protection to the load bearing
cores. In the event one or two strands have 092632 4 32 58,3 767 39 172.428
suffered excessive abrasion during an 092634 4 1/4 34 66,7 863 45 194.010
operation, these can be repaired by putting 092636 4 1/2 36 74,5 970 50 218.065
a seizing over each abraided strand. The 092638 4 3/4 38 82 1.084 55 243.693
rope can return to the job without too 5 40 95,6 1.177 64 264.600
092640
much volume added by seizing.
092642 5 1/4 42 102,5 1.303 69 292.926
Despite the over braiding of the jacket, the 092644 5 1/2 44 120,5 1.544 81 347.105
rope is still an eight strand rope. She can 092648 6 48 137,5 1.782 92 400.610
be spliced like any other eight strand ropes 092652 6 1/2 52 162,3 2.141 109 481.316
and can be customized on location if the 7 56 186 2.283 125 513.239
092656
work requires so.
092660 7 1/2 60 211,5 2.635 142 592.372
092664 8 64 238 2.983 160 670.605
092668 8 1/2 68 275 3.508 185 788.630
092672 9 72 307 3.938 206 885.298
Diameter, weight and MBF (as well as other mechanical and physical properties) are determined
according ISO 2307:2005. The MBF refers to the breaking strength in the rope/wire itself, without splices
or any other form of termination that can be formed with or without the use of accessories/fittings.
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090.712 12 9 50 6 11.240
090.714 14 13,5 101 9 22.706
090.716 16 18,5 151 12 33.946
090.718 18 26,6 201 18 45.187
090.720 20 31,7 252 21 56.652
090.722 22 40,5 353 27 79.358
090.724 24 46 403 31 90.598
090.726 26 57,6 490 41 110.156
090.728 28 66,5 585 45 131.513
090.730 30 75 685 52 153.994
090.732 32 84 785 59 176.475
new rope 090.734 34 96,5 930 67 209.072
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90 090.736 36 106 1.020 71 229.305
80
70
090.738 38 119 1.170 80 263.026
60
090.740 40 132 1.320 89 296.748
Min.breaking force (%)
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40 090.742 42 143 1.461 96 328.446
30
20 090.744 44 152 1.562 102 351.152
10
0
090.746 46 167 1.713 112 385.098
0 1 2 3 4 5
090.748 48 182 1.864 122 419.044
Elongation (%)
Diameter, weight and MBF (as well as other mechanical and physical properties)
are determined according ISO 2307:2005. The MBF refers to the breaking strength
in the rope/wire itself, without splices or any other form of termination that can be
formed with or without the use of accessories/fittings.
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Diameter, weight and MBF (as well as other mechanical and physical
properties) are determined according ISO 2307:2005. The MBF refers to the
used rope new rope
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90 termination that can be formed with or without the use of accessories/fittings.
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EUROFLEX® 3-strand,
although comparable EUROFLEX® 3 STRAND
to nylon in strength,
offers some essential
FIBRE ROPES
advantages. As the
material is not influenced
by either water or UV
radiation, the rope
remains flexible, and
SPECIFIC GRAVITY • 1,14 MELTING POINT • approx.
keeps its softness to the
UV-RESISTANCE • good 165oC/265oC
touch. The rope does
ABRASION RESISTANCE • very good COLOUR • white
not lose strength when
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE • good MARKER YARN • yellow
becoming wet.
ELONGATION AT BREAK • approx. 20% WATERABSORPTION • <0,5%
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3 Strand polypropylene
rope, colour green. Rope
GRIPOGREEN®
made following EN and
ISO standards, for all
FIBRE ROPES
purposes.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY • 0,95 Art. Diameter Put up Weight MBF Weight MBF
UV-RESISTANCE • good number (mm) (m) (kg/100m) (kN) (lbs/100 ft) (lbs)
ABRASION RESISTANCE • good 12.095
101.133 24 220 26,6 53,8 18
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE • good 101.079 28 220 35,4 72,4 24 16.276
ELONGATION AT BREAK • approx. 30% 101.095 32 220 47,2 94,5 32 21.244
MELTING POINT • approx. 140oC 101.109 36 220 59,4 119 40 26.752
CONSTRUCTION • 4-strand 101.125 40 220 70,6 144 47 32.372
COLOUR • green Diameter, weight and MBF (as well as other mechanical and physical properties) are
determined according ISO 2307:2005. The MBF refers to the breaking strength in the rope/
MARKER YARN • orange wire itself, without splices or any other form of termination that can be formed with or
(from 16 mm and up) without the use of accessories/fittings.
WATERABSORPTION •0%
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GRIPORANJE 3-STRAND
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Polypropylene
multifilament, 2-6 mm GRIPOLON, BRAIDED
without core, 8 and 10 with
core.
FIBRE ROPES
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318.789 33 40 - 64
318.788 50 68 - 96
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Art.number Article It is possible to order the individual items for the box.
009.268 50 mm tape
082.551 Polyester twine 5 mm
032.063 Sewing needle 20 cm
005.310 1 meter Euroweb® cloth
009.266 Can urethane + hardener
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LANKO®FLEX
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LANKO®PACK
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LANKO®LIFT COMPACTED
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LANKO®TOP COMPACTED
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19X7
STEELWIRE ROPES
Basic rotation resistant wire QUALITY • galvanised TYPE OF LAY • regular lay
rope, widely used as hoisting TENSILE STRENGTH • 1960 N/mm2 DIRECTION OF LAY • right hand lay
rope for provision-, car- and TOTAL NUMBER OF STRANDS • 19 GREASING • yes
hose cranes. Also used as TOTAL NUMBER OF WIRES • 133 ON REQUEST • lang lay
life-boat falls. Construction TYPE OF CORE • WSC • ungalvanised
according to ISO standard. NUMBER OF OUTER WIRES • 72 • dry
NUMBER OF OUTER STRANDS • 12 • left hand lay
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6X36WS + FC
STEELWIRE ROPES
QUALITY • galvanised TYPE OF LAY • regular lay Standard wire rope. Used
TENSILE STRENGTH • 1770 N/mm2 DIRECTION OF LAY • right hand lay for all kinds of purposes, i.e.
TOTAL NUMBER OF STRANDS •6 GREASING • yes hoisting, mooring, towing,
TOTAL NUMBER OF WIRES • 216 ON REQUEST • lang lay hatch-opening. The fibre
TYPE OF CORE • fibre • ungalvanised core provides flexibility to
NUMBER OF OUTER WIRES • 84 • dry the wire rope and absorbs
NUMBER OF OUTER STRANDS •6 • left hand lay lubricant within the
construction. Construction
according to ISO standard.
Art. Diameter Weight MBF Weight MBF
number (mm) (kg/100m) (kN) (lbs/100 ft) (lbs)
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STEELWIRE ROPES
Standard wire rope. Used QUALITY • galvanised TYPE OF LAY • regular lay
for all kinds of purposes, TENSILE STRENGTH • 1770 N/mm2 DIRECTION OF LAY • right hand lay
i.e. mooring and lashing. TOTAL NUMBER OF STRANDS •6 GREASING • no
The fibre cores provide TOTAL NUMBER OF WIRES • 144 ON REQUEST • ungalvanised
extreme flexibility, TYPE OF CORE • fibre • greased
but with low breaking NUMBER OF OUTER WIRES • 90 • left hand lay
strength. Construction NUMBER OF OUTER STRANDS •6
according to ISO standard.
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TIPTOP® COMBI
STEELWIRE ROPES
6 Strand wire/fibre TENSILE STRENGTH • 1570 N/mm2 TYPE OF LAY • regular lay
combination rope with TOTAL NUMBER OF STRANDS •6 DIRECTION OF LAY • right hand lay
independent steel core TYPE OF CORE • IWRC GREASING • no
and white marking yarn.
The galvanized strand
wires are covered by blue
polypropylene yarns. Mainly
used as tanker mooring
rope.
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7X7
STEELWIRE ROPES
Standard wire rope. Mainly used in very small diameters. Applications are i.e. stay wire,
release wire and use in the lifting industry. Construction according to ISO standard.
7X19
any other form of termination that can be formed with or without the use of accessories/fittings.
6X19 + FC
STEELWIRE ROPES
6X19S + IWRC
QUALITY • galvanised
TENSILE STRENGTH • 1770 N/mm2
TOTAL NUMBER OF STRANDS •6 Art. Diameter Weight MBF Weight MBF
TOTAL NUMBER OF WIRES • 114 number (mm) (kg/100m) (kN) (lbs/100 ft) (lbs)
TYPE OF CORE • IWRC
NUMBER OF OUTER WIRES • 54 290.734 8,4 27,4 44,5 18 10.004
NUMBER OF OUTER STRANDS •6 286.141 11,6 51,6 83,3 35 18.727
286.150 16,1 100 161 67 36.194
TYPE OF LAY • regular lay
Diameter, weight and MBF (as well as other mechanical and physical properties) are
DIRECTION OF LAY • right hand lay determined according to ISO 2408:2004. The MBF refers to the breaking strength
GREASING • no in the rope/wire itself, without splices or any other form of termination that can be
formed with or without the use of accessories/fittings.
ON REQUEST • ungalvanised
• dry
• left hand lay
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A
Shackle 90 M Shackle 120 M
Tail 56-64 mm Tail 68-80 mm
D F A = 255 mm A = 300 mm
B = 97 mm B = 121 mm
C = 120 mm C = 130 mm
D = 65 mm D = 82 mm
C E E = 67 mm E = 90 mm
F = 100 mm F = 128 mm
B
R = 34 mm R = 45 mm
Breaking Load: 90 Tonnes Breaking Load: 120 Tonnes
Each shackle is proof tested and certified by Proof Load: 55 Tonnes Proof Load: 70 Tonnes
DNV. DNV type approval certificate No. S-4719. Weight: 7,8 Kg Weight: 13,3 Kg
322.689 with stainless steel roller 322.690 with stainless steel roller
TØNSBERG
MOORING LINK
Art.number Type
90 T
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323.603 108 23 - 26 51 51
323.648 111 27 - 30 57 57
323.637 115 31 - 36 63 63
323.654 118 37 - 39 70 76
323.657 120 40 - 42 76 76
323.655 125 43 - 48 89 89
323.649 128 49 - 54 95 101
TYPE SO4 328.727 512 31-36 1 1/4 - 1 3/8 28 140 140 85 38 39 75 124 35 6,5
328.726 517 38-42 1 1/2 - 1 5/8 32 160 160 110 42 44 92 130 38 10
328.749 519 43-48 1 3/4 - 1 7/8 40 200 188 128 50 51 110 180 45 17
328.738 522 49-54 2 - 2 1/8 50 250 215 125 55 57 115 200 50 23
328.737 524 55-60 2 1/4 - 2 3/8 60 300 230 145 65 63 135 230 57 33
328.736 526 61-68 2 1/2 - 2 5/8 80 400 250 160 75 73 160 265 65 50
328.725 527 69-75 2 3/4 - 2 7/8 100 500 280 175 80 79 170 278 70 59
328.735 528 76-80 3 - 3 1/8 120 600 315 210 85 86 184 300 75 74
328.724 529 81-86 3 1/4 - 3 3/8 140 700 340 205 100 92 204 320 90 89
328.723 530 87-93 3 1/2 - 3 5/8 160 800 360 220 105 99 215 340 95 104
328.722 531 94-102 3 3/4 - 4 180 900 380 240 110 108 234 376 100 134
328.721 533 108-115 4 1/4 - 4 1/2 200 1000 450 260 125 120 252 400 110 180
Tolerance 5%
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Art.number WLL
(ton)
319.962 0,75
319.964 1
319.966 1,6
319.968 2
319.969 3,2
319.971 5
319.973 7,5
319.975 10
319.976 15
324.035 20
Art.number WLL
(ton)
328.898 0,75
328.901 1
328.910 1,6
328.928 2
328.936 3,2
328.944 5
328.952 7,5
328.960 10
328.961 15
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(tons) (meters)
319.052 MC - 60 2 1 GREEN
318.987 MC - 60 2 2 GREEN
318.988 MC - 60 2 3 GREEN
318.989 MC - 60 2 4 GREEN
319.002 MC - 60 2 5 GREEN
318.992 MC - 60 2 6 GREEN
319.194 MC - 60 2 8 GREEN
319.195 MC - 90 3 1 YELLOW
318.993 MC - 90 3 2 YELLOW
318.994 MC - 90 3 3 YELLOW
318.995 MC - 90 3 4 YELLOW
319.004 MC - 90 3 5 YELLOW
318.996 MC - 90 3 6 YELLOW
319.102 MC - 90 3 8 YELLOW
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CHINESE FINGER
diameter (mm)
300.174 R 8 - 13
300.175 R 13 - 18
300.176 R 18 - 24
300.177 R 24 - 32
300.178 R 34 - 38
300.179 R 40 - 50
300.192 RB 11 - 13
300.193 RB 16 - 21
300.186 RB 24 - 32
300.187 RB 34 - 38
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Art.number Groove Rope Size Link MBF Link WLL Link dia Link Length Link Width
(mm) (inch) (ton) (ton) (mm) (mm) (mm)
HARDWARE
Art.number Groove Rope Size Link MBF Link WLL Link dia Link Length Link Width
(mm) (inch) (ton) (ton) (mm) (mm) (mm)
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SOLID THIMBLES
326.413 8 2 14 15
326.416 10 2 1/2 18 18
326.417 12 3 21 20
326.418 14 3 1/2 25 24
326.419 16 - 18 4 30 26
326.420 16 - 18 4 40 26
326.421 20 - 22 5 30 30
326.422 20 - 22 5 40 30
326.423 20 - 22 5 45 30
326.424 24 - 26 6 30 33
324.428 24 - 26 6 40 33
326.425 24 - 26 6 45 33
326.426 24 -26 6 55 33
326.427 28 - 30 7 30 42
326.428 28 - 30 7 40 42
326.415 28 - 30 7 52 42
326.429 28 - 30 7 60 42
326.430 32 - 34 8 30 45
324.400 32 - 34 8 40 45
324.402 32 - 34 8 55 45
326.412 32 - 34 8 70 45
324.409 36 - 38 9 50 47
324.406 36 - 38 9 70 47
334.407 36 - 38 9 90 47
324.408 36 - 38 9 100 47
324.413 40 - 42 10 50 60
326.431 40 - 42 10 70 60
326.432 40 - 42 10 90 60
326.408 40 - 42 10 100 60
324.407 50 - 55 14 100 82
326.434 50 - 56 12 1/2 110 82
Note: other sizes available on request
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326.396 8 8 14 15
326.395 10 10 18 17,5
326.394 12 12 21 20
326.393 14 14 25 24
326.392 14 14 30 24
326.397 16 16 28 26
326.377 16 16 30 26
326.381 16 16 38 26
326.378 16 16 40 26
326.401 18 18 31 28,5
326.391 20 20 35 31
326.376 20 20 40 31
326.375 20 20 45 31
326.374 24 24 41 36
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On request a length of 3 m
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GROOVES IN SHEAVES
Apart from the sheave diameter, the lifetime of a rope also depends on the design and dimensions of the groove. If the
groove is too narrow, the rope gets wedged in it, the strands and wires cannot move as is required for bending, and this
condition is detrimental to the life time of the rope. On the other hand, too wide a groove also has an adverse effect on
rope life time due to the high surface pressure between rope and sheave.
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The adjacent graph clearly shows that a radius 5% larger than half the rope diameter will give the longest service life of
the rope. For traction sheaves the radius of the groove is usually adapted as closely as possible to the radius of the rope
to obtain maximum traction. The rope is supported in the best possible manner if the arc of contact with the groove
contour can be 150 deg. This corresponds to a throat angle of 30 degrees. However, with a large fleet angle or with
oscillating loads, the throat angle should be larger (till 60 degrees) to avoid undue wear of the rope and sheave flanges.
The height of the flanges should be at least 1,5 times the rope diameter to prevent the rope running off the sheave.
The rope and groove are inevitably subject to wear during operation. Since the diameter of a rope becomes smaller due
to abrasion and stretch, it will wear out the groove to the smaller diameter of the worn rope. If a new rope is laid in such a
worn groove, it will get wedged in the narrow groove and this will have a very adverse effect on its life. It is also possible
that the rope cuts its profile into the groove. Therefore the grooves should be inspected before installing a new rope and
if necessary they must be re-machined, preferably with a profile cutting tool. If a groove shows excessive wear, this may
be an indication that the sheave material is too soft. In this case a sheave of a harder grade steel must be used which
better resists the abrasive effect of the rope, or a larger diameter sheave should be taken.
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FLEET ANGLE
When ropes are wound on drums, attention must be paid to the fleet angle, that is the included angle between the rope
running to or from the extreme left or right of the drum and an imaginary line drawn from the centre of the sheave
normal to the axis of the drum. When this angle is too large, the rope in this extreme position will be pressed with great
force against the flange of the sheave which causes undue friction and wear of both the rope and travel too fast from the
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side to the centre of the drum thereby leaving gaps between the wraps. When winding a second layer, the rope is forced
into these gaps which results in serious deterioration. When, on the other hand, the rope is wound past the centre of the
drum, a too large fleet angle will cause the next wrap to scrub against the preceding wrap as the rope runs more towards
the side of the drum.
If the fleet angle is too small, the rope does not travel fast enough towards the centre of the drum and, apart from
scrubbing, at a certain moment the wraps will pile up i.e. the next wrap is laid on top of the preceding one and is then
pressed to the side of the preceding wrap with great force. This has a detrimental effect on the rope and the equipment
on which it is used (shock loads).
For plain faced drums a maximum fleet angle of 1½ degree is recommended. For grooved drums this figure is 2 degrees
maximum. In terms of length these figures correspond to a minimum distance between sheave and drum of 40 x ‘a’
(a= half the drum width) for faced drums and minimum 30 x ‘a’ for grooved drums (approximate values). Hence, for a
grooved drum, 1 metre in width, the distance between sheave and drum should be 30 x ‘a’ = 15 metres minimum, or
conversely, if the distance between drum and sheave is 7 metres, the maximum drum width should be (7:30) x 2 = approx.
47cm.
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3 x 17 S 44 x d 370 x ∂
3 x 26 WS 40 x d
3 x 31 WS 36 x d
3 x 36 WS 32 x d
4 x 26 WS 28 x d
4 x 36 WS (lankofour) 26 x d
6 x 7 (7 x 7) 42 x d
6 x 19 S 30 x d
6 x 25 F 25 x d
6 x 26 WS 28 x d 400 x ∂
6 x 31 WS 22 x d
6 x 36 WS 19 x d
6 x 41 WS 25 x d
8 x 19 S 32 x d
8 x 26 WS 28 x d
8 x 25 F & 8 x 31 WS 28 x d
8 x 36 WS 24 x d
19 x 7 34 x d 560 x ∂
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Installation of a wire rope on a plain (smooth) face drum requires a great deal of care. The starting position should be
at the correct drum flange so that each wrap of the rope will wind tightly against the preceding wrap (see figure). Here
too, close supervision should be maintained all during installation. This will help make certain that:
1) the rope is properly attached to the drum;
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The proper direction of winding the first layer on a smooth drum can be determined by standing behind the drum
and looking along the path of the rope travels, and then following one of the procedures illustrated in next figure. The
diagrams show: the correct relationship that should be maintained between the direction of lay of the rope (right of
left), the direction of rotation of the drum (over wind or under wind), winding from left to right or right to left.
By holding the right or left hand with index finger extended, palm up or palm down, the proper procedure for
applying left and right lay rope on a smooth drum can be easily determined.
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d = rope diameter in mm
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L = rope length in m
C x D x (B + C)
Spooling capacity = L = —————————- x π x 0,9
d2
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DESCRIPTION
This splice is made in a 7-strand rope with a cover-braided
jacket. The jacket has to be removed in two places.
Start with marking the rope. The first mark should be placed at
the end of the rope measuring back upwards for 45 times the
diameter, place a mark here. Then mark the length of the eye,
this part will stay on, and finally mark the splicing area,
which should cover a length of 35 times the diameter of the
rope.
Make sure the core is not damaged when removing the jacket.
Strip the jacket of the first marked area of the outer cover
(length approx. 45-times rope diameter) to expose the 7 strand
core. Tape each of the 7-strands to keep yarns together.
The part of the jacket covering the eye should remain in tacked.
Now strip the jacket of the splicing area (length approx. 35
times the rope diameter). Bend the rope to form the eye and
use tape or a whipping to keep the two rope parts
together at the start point of the splice.
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Use strand no. 2 and tuck this one under two strands (A and B) WITH the lay of the rope.
Now cover the splicing area with a whipping. Sometimes it is easier to first cover the
splicing area with tape before starting with the whipping.
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Final preparation
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An 8 strand rope consists out of 4 left hand lay (S) and 4 right hand lay (Z)
strands. Always keep the left (S) and right hand lay (Z) strands apart (S) by (S)
and (Z). Tape each individual strand at the end in order to avoid untwisting.
Then unlay the strands up to the point where the eye is formed and where the
seizing is placed.
Tuck the first Z-lay strand under the two preceding Z-lay strands of the body.
Tuck the second Z-lay strand only under the first Z-lay strand;
Tuck the third S-lay strand under the first S-lay strand of the body and tuck the
4th S-lay strand under the next S-lay strand of the body;
The third Z-lay strand is tucked under the outer Z-lay strand of the body and
the fourth Z-lay strand is tucked under the inner Z-lay strand of the body;
We are back to the first two S-lay strands. Tuck the first S-lay strand under the
outer S-lay strand of the body and tuck the second S-lay strand under the inner
S-lay strand of the body.
All strands have now been tucked into the right position. Make sure that S-lay
strands are tucked under S-lay strands of the body and that Z-lay strands are
tucked under the Z-lay strands of the body;
Continue with tucking two S-lay strands under S-lay strands and two Z-lay
strands under Z-lay strands of the body;
Turn the rope and continue by tucking two S under S and two Z under Z;
To finalise; tuck the first S-lay strand under first S-lay strand of the body and the
second
S-lay strand under the second S-lay strand of the body.
Turn the rope and repeat the steps with the remaining strands.
Seize the out sticking strands in pairs and cut of the over length.
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SPLICE
INSTRUCTIONS 1
TIPTO®TWELVE
INFORMATION
2
THE TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: Sharp knife, tape and a spike
This splice is suitable for 12 strand ropes, braided one over one.
START 3
a. Start with measuring the length of the tail. It should at least be 12 full braiding
pitches long. Wrap a tape around rope at the start point of the splice (photo 1);
b. Tape the individual ends to keep yarns together. Then unlay the tail for the full 12
braiding pitches;
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c. Bend the rope to form the eye and add eye protection if required. A seizing or
whipping may be used to keep two rope parts together at the start point of the
splice;
d. Divide the 12 strands into 6 pairs. 3 pairs of left hand lay and 3 pairs of right hand lay
strands (photo 2). 5
SPLICING
Note: always tuck right hand lay strands under right hand lay strands and left under left.
A. Tuck from the first pair (1R right red), the 1st strand under 6 strands (2 right, 2 left, 2
right) of the body (photo 3); 6
B. Tuck the 2nd right hand strand from this pair under 5 strands (photo 4);
C. Continue tucking these strands under resp. the same 5th and 6th right hand strand of
the body. (over one, under one, over one) (photo 5);
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D. Both strands are tucked in the same way 3 times in total. Only with the second strand
a fourth tuck is made over one, under two (photo 6);
E. The second pair of strands (2L, left, grey), are tucked under the 4th and 3rd strand of
the body (photo 7). Continue here as well with tucking these strands over and under 8
the same 4th and 3rd strand of the body. Again, only the second strand is tucked for a
fourth time over one, under 2 (photo 8);
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F. The third pair (3R, right, yellow), are tucked under resp. the 2nd and 1st strand of the
body. Then follow the same procedure as described before (photo 9 + 10);
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G. The fourth pair (4L, left, black), go under resp. the 1st and 2nd strands of the body
(calculated from the tucks made at F) Then follow same procedure (photo 11 + 12);
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10 H. The fifth set (5R, right, white), are both tucked under one strand, then follow same
procedure (photo 13+14);
I. The last pair (6L, left, blue) are tucked under resp. 2 and 3 strands, then follow the
same procedure (photo 15+16);
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J. The splice is now finished. Tape the two most close laying ends together (if the
procedure has been followed correctly then such a pair will consists out of a left
and right hand laid strand) and cut off the over length (photo 17).
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THE SPLICE IS NOW COMPLETE.
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Pull the full rope twice through the standing part of the rope
and bury the tail into standing part of the rope by using a
hollow splice pen. If the tail should still be tapered then let the
end come out of the standing part. Ensure the tall has been
pulled deep enough to re-enter the standing part.
Now ensure that mark 2 and 3 are again in place. Then hold
the crotch of eye tight and pull back the cover over the
inserted core.
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SPLICE
INSTRUCTIONS
LANKO®FORCE 1
THE TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: sharp knife, tape and a spike
This splice is suitable for 12 strand ropes, braided one over one.
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START
a. Start with measuring the length of the tail. It should be at least 22
braiding pitches long. Wrap a tape around rope at the start point of the
splice (photo 1);
b. Tape the individual ends to keep yarns together. Then unlay the tail for
the full 22 braiding pitches;
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c. Bend the rope to form the eye and add eye protection if required. A
seizing or whipping may be used to keep two rope parts together at
the start point of the splice;
d. Divide the 12 strands into 6 pairs: 3 pairs of left hand lay and 3 pairs of
right hand lay strands (photo 2);
SPLICING 4
Note : always tuck right hand lay strands under right hand lay strands and left
under left.
A. Tuck from the first pair (1R right yellow), the 1st strand under 6 strands
(2 right, 2 left, 2 right) of the body (photo 3);
B. Tuck the 2nd right hand strand from this pair under 5 strands (photo 4);
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C. Continue tucking these strands under resp. the same 5th and 6th right
hand strand of the body (over one, under one, over one)(photo 5);
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E. The second pair of strands (2L, left, blue) are tucked under the 4th and
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3rd strand of the body (photo 6). Continue here as well with tucking
these strands over and under the same 4th and 3rd strand of the body
for 4 times in total (photo 7);
F. The third pair (3R, right, black), are tucked under resp. the 2nd and 1st
strand of the body. Then follow the same procedure as described before
(photo 8 + 9);
G. The fourth pair (4L, left, grey) go under resp. the 1st and 2nd strands of
the body (calculated from the tucks made at F). Then follow the same
procedure as described before (photo 10 + 11);
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H. The fifth set (5R, right, white) are both tucked under one strand, then
follow the same procedure as described before (photo 12 + 13);
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I. The last pair (6L, left, red) is tucked under resp. 2 and 3 strands, then
follow the same procedure as described before (photo 14 + 15);
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J. Now we go back to the first pair of strands (1R, right, yellow). Continue
to tuck this strand under one, over one until 10 full tucks are made
(photo 16);
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K. To finish this pair the second strand is tucked also under the next strand,
we call this Ω a tuck (photo 17);
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L. Continue with the second pair of strands (2L, left, blue) and tuck the
strands until one has made 10 full tucks and the other has made 10 Ω
tucks (photo 18 + 19);
M. Continue with the third pair of strands (3R, right black) follow the same
18 steps as described before (photo 20 + 21);
N. Continue this procedure until all strands are tucked into the body
(photo 22 + 23 + 24);
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O. The splice is now finished. Tape the two most close laying ends together
(if the procedure has been followed correctly then it will consist out of a
left and right hand laid strand) and cut off the over length (photo 25).
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THE SPLICE IS NOW COMPLETE.
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23 24
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Twist in the rope. Unwind the new coil of rope from a turn
table or from an elevated pallet connected to a crane wire with
a turnbuckle. The rope should be installed onto the winch drum
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without any twists in the rope. Please note that 2 turns in 1
meter of NEW rope, will result in a loss of MBF of easily 10% on a
twelve strand rope and up to 25% in an eight strand rope.
(See picture 2+3)
Smooth path for the ropes. Prepare the vessel in such way
6 that all the contact points with the rope are as smooth as
possible. Polished stainless steel plating is commonly applied.
Low friction will minimize the abrasion on the rope and will
reduce heat generation. (See picture 5)
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WIRE ASSEMBLY
One leg sling Two leg sling Three and four leg sling Endless sling
= 1770 N/mm2
= 1960 N/mm2 Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Choke hitch
8 0,75 0,83 1,05 1,16 0,75 0,83 1,55 1,72 1,10 1,22 1,20 1,33
9 0,95 1,05 1,30 1,44 0,95 1,05 2,00 2,21 1,40 1,55 1,50 1,66
10 1,15 1,27 1,60 1,77 1,15 1,27 2,40 2,66 1,70 1,88 1,85 2,05
11 1,40 1,55 2,00 2,21 1,40 1,55 3,00 3,32 2,12 2,35 2,25 2,49
12 1,70 1,88 2,30 2,55 1,70 1,88 3,55 3,93 2,50 2,77 2,70 2,99
13 2,00 2,21 2,80 3,10 2,00 2,21 4,15 4,60 3,00 3,32 3,15 3,49
14 2,25 2,49 3,15 3,49 2,25 2,49 4,80 5,32 3,40 3,76 3,70 4,10
16 3,00 3,32 4,20 4,65 3,00 3,32 6,30 6,98 4,50 4,98 4,80 5,32
18 3,70 4,10 5,20 5,76 3,70 4,10 7,80 8,64 5,65 6,26 6,00 6,64
20 4,60 5,09 6,50 7,20 4,60 5,09 9,80 10,90 6,90 7,64 7,35 8,14
22 5,65 6,26 7,80 8,64 5,65 6,26 11,8 13,1 8,40 9,30 9,00 9,97
24 6,70 7,42 9,40 10,40 6,70 7,42 14,0 15,5 10,0 11,1 10,6 11,7
26 7,80 8,64 11,0 12,2 7,80 8,64 16,5 18,3 11,5 12,7 12,5 13,8
28 9,00 9,97 12,5 13,8 9,00 9,97 18,9 20,9 13,5 14,9 14,5 16,1
32 11,8 13,1 16,5 18,3 11,8 13,1 25,0 27,7 17,5 19,4 19,0 21,0
36 15,0 16,6 21,0 23,3 15,0 16,6 31,5 34,9 22,5 24,9 23,5 26,0
40 18,5 20,5 26,0 28,8 18,5 20,5 39,0 43,2 28,0 31,0 30,0 33,2
44 22,5 24,9 31,5 34,9 22,5 24,9 47,0 52,0 33,5 37,1 36,0 39,9
48 26,0 28,8 37,0 41,0 26,0 28,8 55,0 60,9 40,0 44,3 42,0 46,5
52 31,5 34,9 44,0 48,7 31,5 34,9 66,0 73,1 47,0 52,0 50,0 55,4
56 36,0 39,9 50,0 55,4 36,0 39,9 76,0 84,2 54,0 59,8 58,0 64,2
60 42,0 46,5 58,0 64,2 42,0 46,5 88,0 97,4 63,0 69,8 67,0 74,2
Leg factor
k 1,00 1,00 1,40 1,40 1,00 1,00 2,10 2,10 1,50 1,50 1,60 1,60
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ROPE INFORMATION
Weight, length and diameter are measured in accordance with EN 919. The breaking force of new, unused synthetic
ropes, both standard and high performance, are in accordance with EN 919. All data in this brochure is provided for
technical reference and guidance only, it does not constitute a guarantee. Lankhorst Ropes reserves the right to amend
details of their specification in line with technical developments. For calculation purposes customers should consult
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It can be expected that the strength of the rope will decrease from the moment it is taken into service. At any time
avoid using ropes that show signs of wear and abrasion. If in doubt contact the salespeople of Lankhorst Ropes. We
recommend taking the rope out of usage until possible repairs have been made or the rope has been rejected.
Joints and knots can cause loss of strength, in extreme cases up to 50%. When ropes are running over pulleys or
sheaves, one also should take care of proper D/d ratios as well as grooves. If in doubt about any of the mentioned
actions, please contact our salespeople for details.
CONSTRUCTIONS
3 and 4 strand
3 and 4 strand hawser laid constructions are easy to splice and have an excellent abrasion resistance.
8 strand plaited
A 100% torque balanced rope due to the 4 left and 4 right hand lay constructed strands.
This construction does not kink, is easy to terminate and has a great abrasion resistance.
12 strand plaited
A 100% torque balanced rope due to the 6 left and 6 right hand lay constructed strands.
This construction does not kink, is easy to terminate and has a great abrasion resistance.
Cover braids
Cover braided constructions can be offered with a variety of cores. In most cases the jacket (cover) does not contribute
to the ropes strength. The non load bearing jacket provides a protection to the rope’s core, this being the strength
member. If the jacket is damaged, this does not automatically mean loss of strength. The larger sizes of cover braids
especially, will retain their breaking strength even if the jacket is completely abraded. Our cover braids offer maximum
strength at a minimal diameter and thus weight.
Extruded jackets
Extruded jackets can be provided upon request depending upon the application. However for certain application they
are provided as standard, like for instance our tower guys (HPTG). In order to provide a die-electric strength member
the rope core is surrounded by an abrasion and UV resistant, water proof jacket. Extruded jackets (PP,PE,PA,PUR)
normally provide a more abrasion resistant cover, but restrain the rope’s use due to less flexibility (higher stiffness).
Specialities
Many varieties on above constructions can be provided. Plaited cores with braided jackets as well as extruded jackets
can be supplied if the application demands a special design. Lankhorst Ropes is not only able to design a rope, but is
also able to engineer specialty terminations suited for your needs.
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a) A wire rope that is repeatedly bended over sheaves will show fatigue breaks
in individual wires. The breaks are square and can be seen on the picture
alongside. This type of damage is related to items 2, 3, 6, 7, 10 and 11 in above
drawing.
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CONSTRUCTION ORDINARY
In the table alongside one can see the number of broken wires over a
LAY
length of 6d at which the wire rope is discarded. See for detailed and
exact data ISO 4309. 6x19S 11
6x25SF 15
6x26WS 16
6x36WS 22
6x41WS 25
8x36WS 29
19x7 10
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When sheaves are too small and heavy loads are applied, the wire rope
could be heavily damaged.
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d) The core of a wire rope will be protruded when a shock load is applied
to the wire rope. The wire rope can no longer be used (related to items 5
and 8 in drawing on page I-18).
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f ) When the wire rope went over the edge of a sheave,it is applied to a
sharp bending (related to items 6, 8, 10, 11in drawing on page I-18). This
can be prooved when the individual wires are examined and ar either
broken as cup-cone breaks or shear breaks.
g) Drum crushing results in a flattened wire rope. This is caused when the
load applied to wind the wire rope is too high, the drum is too small or
when multiple layered winding (related to items 1 and 2 in drawing on
page I-18).
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INSPECTION OF CORDAGE
Before a length of rope is issued for use, the entire length, including eye splices and/or long splices should be inspected
by a competent person. This examination should be undertaken to check the following:
Where ropes have been used in a gritty environment, sharp grit may penetrate into their centre. It is important to open
the rope and examine between the strands to establish whether such damage is occurring. This examination must be
undertaken very carefully to prevent buckling and distortion of the strands which may itself cause trouble at a later date.
The presence of large quantities of fibre dust in the centre of the rope indicates that a replacement may be due. Oil and
grease deposits by themselves do not damage most rope materials. However they do trap dirt and grit and may make
the rope difficult or unpleasant to handle.
EXTERNAL WEAR
Some types of ropes will develop a fur or pile on their surface as the result of dragging over rough surfaces. This is
quite normal and will not cause weakening of the rope to any significant extent. Excessive wear is indicated by a major
proportion of the cross sections of the yarns on the outside of the rope being removed. Such wear usually is seen most
clearly on the strand crowns, on the inside of eye splices, in particular underneath a rope thimble, if incorporated.
MECHANICAL DAMAGE
Although most external abrasion is localized, mechanical damage will always weaken a rope. The weakening will depend
upon the severity of the damage. It must be remembered that mechanical damage, especially chafing, will always have a
more drastic effect on smaller ropes than on the larger ropes.
CUTS
Cuts require close examination to establish their depth, and hence how much of the rope’s cross section has been
damaged. For jacketed ropes where the jacket is not load baring(e.g. Tipto-Winchline), a cut that does not damage the
core will probably not affect the strength. However core deformation or herniation could occur on subsequent use if
the jacket is not repaired. Also, cuts to jackets may cause adverse effects such as handling difficulties, inability to slide
through fittings smoothly and exposing the core to grit.
CHEMICAL ATTACK
Deterioration of cordage by chemicals is usually not the result of the rope having been contaminated by a chemical
foreseen by the user. That is to say, ropes, which are used in known chemical environments usually, are supplied in a
quality to offer the highest resistance to the conditions. Rather, frequently contamination occurs by accident from
chemicals whose presence was not foreseen.
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SUNLIGHT DAMAGE
Ultra-violet radiation from sunlight can cause brittle, weak outer rope yarns in polyolefin lines and strength
deterioration in ropes from some other fibres.
THERMAL DAMAGE
Friction of synthetic fibre ropes under high tension while rendering around bitts and winches, or while going through
fairleads, can generate enough heat to melt or fuse fibres, yarns or strands together.
The examination should determine whether any areas of fusion or carbonisation are present. If in doubt discard the
rope.
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WETTING
Natural fibre ropes when wet or damp should not be left on the ground as in this way the germs of rot start. Also
particles of grit are picked up. Man-made fibre ropes although not affected by wet or damp are nevertheless liable to
damage by particles of grit. All wet ropes should be hung up in freely circulating air and allowed to dry naturally. If this
cannot be done the ropes should be loosely stacked on pieces of timber or any other suitable substance, clear of damp
ground or sweating concrete. Coils of new rope should be stacked in a similar manner. On no account should ropes be
dried by any form of heat.
MILDEW
Mildew does not attack man-made fibres although surface contamination may, under certain circumstances, provide a
nutrient, which permits the growth of moulds. Whilst these are unpleasant, they do not affect the strength of the rope.
They may be removed by washing in water. The use of harsh detergents should be avoided. Mildew will attack natural
fibre cordage if it is stored wet in stagnant air. The mould will live on the cellulose of the rope and in consequence a loss
of strength will inevitably occur.
ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION
Reaching a decision on whether the cordage is, or is not, fit for further use must be based on the conditions of the
cordage, and what defects have been observed during the examination. The examination must only be undertaken by
someone who is competent. In forming a decision, the examiner should adopt a fail-safe policy. If there is any doubt that
the cordage may not sustain the stresses, which it is likely to have to bear, then it must not be used.
Rope/yarn damage regardless of the percentage leads to strength loss. The attached discard criteria may describe a
certain percentage after which the rope should be rejected. This percentage is valid for ropes in general service. For
ropes used in critical applications the retirement criteria should be determined in cooperation between user and
Lankhorst Ropes and will/can vary upon application.
Preferably a sample should be taken from the rope in order to determine the actual residual breaking strength of the
rope. When this is not possible the attached criteria should be used in order to determine whether or not the rope
should be taken out of service. In practice it has proven to be very difficult to estimate strength loss based upon visual
inspection alone. The visual examination should therefore be carried out very conservatively.
Finally, the user must take notice of the fact that even carefully used ropes will wear out if they receive sufficient use,
and care should be taken to withdraw them from service before this time is reached rather than allowing them to
continue in use until they fail.
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Resplice/ Repair
(if localised) Retire
Thermal damage
• The rope shows hard, melted, flattened areas X X
• Melting or fusing affecting 20% or more of rope yarns X X
• Short term exposure to temperature above fibre working temperature:
Polyolefins (incl. UHMPE) over 65ºC X
Polyamide over 100ºC X
Polyester over 100ºC X
Manila over 100ºC X
Sisal over 100ºC X
Aramid and Hemp over 150ºC X
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