High Performance Wire Ropes

Endurance Dyform 34LR/XL/MAX

Strongest of all ropes in the rotation resistant product range or line confirmed by Bridons Powerchecked testing of a
sample from each production length
Greatest resistance to rotation of all ropes in the rotation resistant product range - confirmed by Bridons unique
Twistchecked type testing program.
Superior bending fatigue life when compared with conventional rotation resistant ropes - confirmed by laboratory testing
and extensive field experience.
Excellent resistance to crushing and abrasion resulting from the overall compactness and robustness of the rope and the
Dyform strands - recommended when multi-layer spooling is involved.
Reduced elongation results from increased steel content and the Dyform process.
Optional plastic coating (PI) of IWRC to further extend fatigue life, improve structural stability and resistance to corrosion.
Endurance 35LS
Greatest resistance to rotation of all ropes in the rotation resistant product range - confirmed by Bridons unique
Twistchecked type testing program.
Most flexible construction in the rotation resistant product range.
Endurance Dyform 18/18PI
High strength rotation resistant rope incorporating Dyform strands- confirmed by Bridons Powercheck testing of a
sample from each production length.
Good resistance to rotation - confirmed by Bridons unique Twistchecked type testing program.
Superior bending fatigue life when compared with conventional multistrand ropes - confirmed by laboratory testing and
extensive field experience.
Excellent resistance to crushing and abrasion resulting from the overall compactness and robustness of the rope and the
Dyform strands are recommended when multi-layer spooling is involved.
Optional plastic coating (PI) of IWRC to further extend fatigue life, improved structural stability and resistance to corrosion.
Endurance Dyform 6/6PI
Strongest of all ropes in the six strand product range-confirmed by Bridons Powerchecked testing of a sample from
each production length.
Superior bending fatigue life when compared with conventional six strand ropes - confirmed by laboratory testing and
extensive field experience.
Excellent resistance to crushing and abrasion resulting from the overall compactness and robustness of the rope and the
Dyform strands - recommended when multi-layer spooling is involved.
Reduced elongation results from increased steel content and the Dyform process.
Optional plastic coating (PI) of IWRC to further extend fatigue life, improved structural stability and resistance to corrosion.
Endurance Dyform 8/8PI
High breaking force - confirmed by Bridons Powerchecked testing of a sample from each production length.
Superior bending fatigue life when compared with conventional eight strand ropes - confirmed by laboratory testing and
extensive field experience.
Excellent resistance to crushing and abrasion resulting from the overall compactness and robustness of the rope and the
Dyform strands - recommended when multi-layer spooling is involved.
Reduced elongation results from increased steel content and the Dyform process.
Optional plastic coating (PI) of IWRC to further extend fatigue life, improved structural stability and resistance to corrosion.
Constructex
Nine strand rope made up of three different strand constructions. Each outside strand manufactured with a soft
plastic center.
High strength - confirmed by Bridons Powerchecked testing of a sample.
Excellent resistance to crushing and wear resulting from the overall compactness and robustness of the rope.
Flexible construction with good fatigue life in most applications.
Constructex MAX
All the features of Constructex with higher breaking strength for demanding applications. Confirmed by Bridons
Powerchecked testing of a sample.

For further information, call your nearest Bridon American Service Center or contact:
Bridon American Corporation
280 New Commerce Blvd.
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18706 Telephone: (570) 822-3349
1-800-521-5555
FAX: 1-800-233-8362
http://www.bridonamerican.com
Email: marketing@bridonamerican.com

Inspection of Wire Rope

Introduction
In order for a wire rope to be used safely in any application it must be inspected regularly and in the proper
manner. ASME standards such as B30.5 (Mobile Cranes)
and B30.2 (Overhead Cranes) are two safety standards
that provide detailed inspection procedures and retirement criteria.
Both standards specify that all running ropes should be
visually inspected daily. Bridon American believes that
there is no more important aspect of operating a rope
safely than a proper rope inspection of all rope that will
be used during crane operations on that day. The inspection must be more that just a quick look. A quick look
may not be sufficient to find evidence of damage or broken wires sufficient to require that the rope be taken out
of service. The inspection must be done carefully and in
enough light so that broken wires and damage can be
observed. It must also be remembered that a dirty or
greasy rope is almost impossible to inspect properly as
dirt and grease may hide evidence of broken wires and
damage. The individual making the inspection should be
familiar with the machine, the wire rope and the particular application.
There are a wide variety of wire rope constructions available to be used on cranes. It is important that the correct
rope be used for each specific application. Because wire
rope wears in service the method by which the rope
wears is an important factor in determining the most suitable rope. When there is a question, consult with Bridon
American about the rope construction most appropriate
for the application.
The B30 standards provide information on both a frequent
inspection to be done daily and a much more detailed
periodic inspection that is done on a weekly or monthly
basis.
Frequent Inspection
Basically a daily or frequent inspection will include all
end connections and important wear areas of the rope.
This is where the inspector should know where and how
the rope on the particular application wears out so that
he can concentrate his daily inspection on the known
wear areas.
Special care should be taken when inspecting portions of
the rope subjected to repetitive wear such as the following:
* Step up and cross over points on the drum.
* Repetitive pick up points.
* Areas of the rope operating through a reverse bend in
the reeving system.
* Equalizer sheaves.
The inspection should be concerned with determining
rope wear or damage which may require the rope to be
replaced immediately. The inspection should be looking
for the following:
* Distortion such as kinking, crushing, unlaying,
birdcaging, strand distortion or core protrusion.

* Corrosion.
* Broken or cut strands.
* Number, type and distribution of broken wires.
* Lubrication condition.
Certain types of ropes and applications require special
attention:
Rotation Resistant ropes because of their unique construction are susceptible to damage and increased deterioration when working under difficult operating conditions.
Boom hoist ropes because of the difficulties of inspection
and important nature of these ropes.
Periodic Inspection
The periodic inspections should be on a weekly of monthly basis and covered with a detailed signed report. The
following factors should be considered in determining
how often a periodic inspection is completed.
* Typical length of rope service.
* Severity of application.
* Percentage of capacity lifts.
* Frequency of operation.
* Shock loading.
There are many duty cycle rope applications where the
service life is less that a month or sometimes even a
week so thorough daily inspections must be done. The
periodic inspection should include all the specifics as
done in the frequent inspection with the addition of:
* Measuring rope diameter for loss of diameter below
nominal rope diameter due to loss of core support.
* Internal or external corrosion.
* Wear of outside wires.
* More detailed inspection of end connections for broken
wires and corrosion.
* Severely corroded, cracked, bent, worn or improperly
applied end connections.
Rope Replacement
There are no precise rules to determine the exact time
for the replacement of the rope since many variable factors are involved. Continued use is often dependent on
good judgment by an appointed or authorized person in
evaluating the remaining strength in a used rope, after
allowance for deterioration disclosed by inspection.
Continued rope operation depends upon the remaining
strength. Once a rope reaches any one of the specified
removal criteria, it may be allowed to operate to the end
of the work shift, based on the judgment of a qualified
person. The rope shall be replaced after the work shift, at
the end of the day, or at the latest time prior to the rope
being used on the next work shift.
Conditions such as the following are sufficient reason to
require the rope to be removed from service:
* For ropes operating on equipment covered by B30.5.
In running ropes, 6 randomly distributed wire breaks
per rope lay or 3 wire breaks per strand per rope lay. A

rope lay is the distance that it takes one outer

strand to make one complete revolution
around the rope. A 6 strand rope will typically
have a rope lay of 6.4 times the rope diameter
(ie. a 1/2 6x25FW EIP IWRC RRL rope will have a
rope lay of 3.2).

Quick Reference Guide to:

CRANE ROPES

Endurance 8RR
Flexible eight strand rotation resistant steel wire rope
High strength - confirmed by Bridons Powercheck testing of a sample (where noted in the table)
Good bending fatigue life
Recommended for single and multi-part reeving
Endurance 19
High quality rotation resistant hoist rope
Flexible construction
Consistent performance
Recommended for single part hoisting applications
High strength - confirmed by Bridons Powercheck testing of a sample (where noted in the table)

Bridon American offers Standard and High Performance

Wire Ropes for Crane Applications
Standard Wire Ropes

High Performance Wire Ropes

6x19
6x26
6x37
Endurance 8RR Endurance 19 Endurance Endurance Endurance Endurance
Classification Alternate Lay Classification
Dyform 34LR
35LS
Dyform 18 Dyform 6

Broken wire removal criteria apply to rope

used on steel sheaves and drums. If ropes
are used on sheaves and drums of material
other than steel, the user should contact the
sheave, drum or machine manufacturer for
broken wire removal criteria.
Replacement rope must have a rated
strength at least equal to the original rope
supplied or recommended for the machine.
Any change from the original specification
for the rope must be specified by the wire
rope manufacturer, crane manufacturer or
a qualified person.
All rope that has been idle for a month or
more due to shutdown or storage of a crane
should be given a detailed inspection
according to the requirements of the periodic
inspection provided by the B30 standards.

cro1/8-07/5000

6x19 Classification
High quality six strand rope
High strength - confirmed by Bridons Powercheck testing of a sample (where noted in the table)
Excellent resistance to wear
Fully lubricated
Steel Core, Fibre Core
6x37 Classification
High quality six strand rope
High strength - confirmed by Bridons Powercheck testing of a sample (where noted in the table)
Consistent bending fatigue performance
Fully lubricated
Steel Core, Fibre Core
6x26 Alternate Lay Rope
High quality six strand rope
High strength - confirmed by Bridons Powercheck testing of a sample (where noted in the table)
Fully lubricated
Good resistance to drum crushing

* For ropes operating on equipment covered

by B30.2, in running ropes is 12 randomly
distributed wire breaks per rope lay or 4
wire breaks per strand per rope lay.
* For all categories of Rotation Resistant
ropes, the retirement criteria is 2 wire
breaks in 6 rope diameters or 4 wire
breaks in 30 rope diameters
(ie. 6 rope diameters in a 1 rope is 6).
* One broken outer wire at the contact point
with the core which has worked its way
out of the rope structure and protrudes,
loops out or is slightly raised from the
body of the rope.
* Wear of one third of the original diameter
of the outside individual wires.
* Kinking, crushing, birdcaging or any other
damage resulting in distortion of the rope
structure.
* Evidence of heat damage from any cause.
* Reduction from nominal rope diameter of
more than:
1/16 for ropes up to and including 5/16
1/32 for ropes over 5/16 thru 1/2
3/64 for ropes over 1/2 thru 3/4
1/16 for ropes over 3/4 thru 1 1/8
3/32 for ropes over 1 1/8
* In stranded ropes more than 2 broken
wires in one lay away from the end
connection or more than one broken wire
at the end connection.

WARNING: Any warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the use of this product apply only to the nominal strength of new, unused
wire rope. All equipment using this product must be properly used and maintained. Wire rope must be properly stored, handled, used and
maintained. Most importantly, wire rope must be regularly inspected during use. Damage, abuse or improper maintenance can cause rope failure. Consult the AISI Wire Rope Users Manual, ASME or ASNI Standards, or Bridon American Corporation before usage. Wire rope removal
criteria are based on the use of steel sheaves. If synthetic sheaves are used, consult the sheave equipment manufacturer. WARNING!

Standard Wire Ropes

BRIDON
AMERICAN

Telescopic Mobile Crane

Main Hoist Rope
Auxiliary Rope
Tower Crane
Main Hoist Rope
Derricking Rope
Trolley Rope
Container Crane
Main Hoist Rope
Boom Host Rope
Trolley Rope
Mobile Lattice Boom Crane
Main Hoist Rope
Boom Host Rope
Auxiliary Rope
Dockside Crane
Main Hoist Rope
Boom Host Rope
Overhead Crane
Main Hoist Rope
Steel Mill Ladle Crane
Main Hoist Rope
Offshore Pedestal Crane
Main Hoist Rope
Whipline Rope
Boom Host Rope
Unloader Ropes
Main Hoist Rope
Boom Host Rope
Closing Rope
Racking Rope
Piling Ropes
Main Hoist Rope
Pipe Handling Rope

*
*

Endurance Endurance Endurance Constructex

Dyform 6PI Dyform 8 Dyform 8PI

* Not Recommended for multipart Reeving System

High Performance Wire Ropes

Standard Wire Ropes

Diameter
in
1/4

mm

Ib/ft

0.11
7

5/16

0.16
8
9

3/8

0.24
10
11

7/16

0.32
12

1/2

0.42
13
14

9/16

0.53
0.66

5/8

16
18
19
3/4

0.95
20
22

7/8

1.29
24

1.68
26
28

11/8
11/4

2.13
2.63
32

13/8

3.18
36

11/2

Min breaking force

EIP
EEIP
FC
FC

Approx mass
FC

3.78
40

kg/ft

0.05
0.06
0.07
0.08
0.10
0.11
0.11
0.12
0.14
0.17
0.19
0.20
0.23
0.23
0.29
0.30
0.38
0.43
0.42
0.47
0.57
0.57
0.68
0.74
0.80
0.93
0.94
1.16
1.21
1.40
1.53
1.67
1.89

tons

3.02
3.56
4.69
4.65
5.89
6.71
7.27
8.80
9.09
10.46
11.80
12.25
14.27
14.90
18.30
18.66
23.60
26.19
26.20
29.11
35.18
35.40
41.93
46.00
49.12
56.99
57.90
71.00
74.41
85.40
94.19
101.00
116.33

kN

26.79
31.70
41.74
41.40
52.40
59.72
64.70
78.30
80.99
93.10
105.02
109.00
127.00
132.61
163.76
166.00
210.00
233.00
233.18
259.00
313.00
315.06
373.00
409.40
437.00
507.00
515.31
632.00
662.00
760.00
838.00
898.90
1035.00

tons

Diameter
kN

in
1/4

mm

7
5/16

8
9
7.38

65.68

3/8

10.00

89.00

7/16

114.81

1/2

10
11
12
12.90

13
14
16.30
20.20

145.07
179.78

9/16
5/8

16
18
19
28.80

256.32

3/4

20
22
39.00

347.10

7/8

24
50.60

450.34

63.60
78.20

566.04
695.98

11/8
11/4

94.00

836.60

13/8

111.00

987.90

11/2

26
28

32
36
40

Approx mass
IWRC
Ib/ft

0.12
0.14
0.18
0.18
0.23
0.26
0.29
0.35
0.35
0.41
0.46
0.48
0.56
0.58
0.72
0.73
0.93
1.03
1.04
1.15
1.39
1.41
1.65
1.85
1.94
2.24
2.34
2.89
2.93
3.49
3.71
4.16
4.58

kg/ft

Min breaking force

EIP
EEIP
IWRC
IWRC
tons

kN

tons

Diameter
kN

0.05
3.40 30.3
0.06
3.80 34.2
4.2
37.7
0.08
5.27 46.9
0.08
5.00 44.7
5.5
49.2
0.11
6.40 56.5
7.0
62.3
0.11
7.55 67.2
0.13
7.80 69.8
8.3
76.9
0.16
9.50 84.4 10.5
93.0
0.15 10.20 90.7 11.2
99.6
0.19 11.40 101.0 12.4 110.7
0.20 13.30 118.4 14.6 129.9
0.22 13.30 118.0 14.6 130.0
0.25 15.40 137.0 17.0 151.0
0.26 16.80 149.5 18.5 164.7
0.32 20.60 183.3 22.7 202.0
0.33 20.10 179.0 22.1 197.0
0.42 25.40 226.0 28.0 249.0
0.47 28.30 252.0 31.2 278.0
0.46 29.40 261.7 32.4 288.4
0.52 31.40 279.0 34.6 308.0
0.63 38.00 338.0 41.8 372.0
0.62 39.80 354.2 43.8 389.8
0.75 45.20 402.0 49.8 443.0
0.82 51.70 460.1 56.9 506.4
0.88 53.10 472.0 58.4 520.0
1.02 61.50 547.0 67.8 603.0
1.03 65.00 578.5 71.5 636.4
1.28 79.90 711.1 87.9 782.3
1.33 80.40 715.0 88.5 787.0
1.54 96.00 854.4 106.0 943.4
1.68 101.60 904.0 112.1 997.0
1.84 114.00 1014.6 125.0 1112.5
2.08 125.90 1120.0 138.3 1230.0

in
1/4

mm

Ib/ft

kg/ft

tons

kN

0.11

0.05
0.06
0.07
0.08
0.10
0.11
0.12
0.14
0.14
0.17
0.19
0.20
0.23
0.23
0.29
0.30
0.38
0.43
0.42
0.46
0.57
0.57
0.68
0.74
0.80
0.93
0.94
1.16
1.21
1.40
1.53
1.67
1.89
1.96
2.29
2.27
2.61
2.73
2.97
3.20
3.35
3.71

3.02
3.56
4.69
4.65
5.89
6.71
7.27
8.80
9.09
10.46
11.80
12.25
14.27
14.90
18.30
18.66
23.60
26.19
26.20
29.11
35.18
35.40
41.93
46.00
49.12
56.99
57.90
71.00
74.41
85.40
94.19
101.00
116.33
118.00
140.72
136.00
155.00
167.48
176.00
196.59
197.00
227.95

26.79
31.70
41.74
41.40
52.40
59.72
64.70
78.30
80.99
93.10
105.02
109.00
127.00
132.61
163.76
166.00
210.00
233.00
233.18
259.00
313.00
315.06
373.00
409.40
437.00
507.00
515.31
632.00
662.00
760.00
838.00
898.90
1035.00
1050.20
1252.00
1210.40
1379.50
1490.00
1566.40
1749.00
1753.30
2028.00

7
5/16

0.16
8
9

3/8

0.24
10
11

7/16

0.32
12

1/2

0.42
13
14

9/16

0.53
0.66

5/8

16
18
19
3/4

0.95
20
22

7/8

1.29
24

1.68
26
28

11/8
11/4

2.13
2.63
32

13/8

3.18
36

11/2

NOTE: MBF listed in tables for metric ropes in EIP column are 1960 Grade
and in EEIP column are 2160 Grade
NOTE: Sizes 1/4" to 1" Powerchecked

3.78
40

15/8

4.44
44

13/4
17/8

5.15
5.91
48

6.73
52

Diameter

Approx mass
WSC

Min breaking force

Rope grade
EIP
tons
kN

Diameter

Approx mass
WSC

Min breaking for ce

Rope grade
EIP
tons
kN

21/8

7.60
56

Min breaking force

EIP
EEIP
FC
FC

Approx mass
FC

tons

Diameter
kN

in
1/4

mm

7
5/16

8
9
7.38

65.68

3/8

89.00

7/16

10
11
10.0

12
12.9

114.81

1/2

16.3
20.2

145.07
179.78

9/16

13
14
5/8

16
18
19
256.32

3/4

39.00

347.10

7/8

50.60

450.34

28.80

20
22
24
26
28
63.6
78.2

566.04
695.98

11/8
11/4

94.0

836.60

13/8

111.0

987.90

11/2

129.0

1148.10

15/8

32
36
40
44
150.0
171.0

1335.00
1521.90

13/4
17/8
48

194.0

1726.60

217.0

1931.30

21/8

52
56

Approx mass
IWRC
Ib/ft

kg/ft

tons

kN

0.12
0.14
0.18
0.18
0.23
0.26
0.29
0.35
0.35
0.41
0.46
0.48
0.56
0.58
0.72
0.73
0.93
1.03
1.04
1.15
1.39
1.41
1.65
1.85
1.94
2.24
2.34
2.89
2.93
3.49
3.71
4.16
4.58
4.88
5.54
5.66
6.49
6.60
7.39
7.74
8.34
8.98

0.05
0.06
0.08
0.08
0.11
0.12
0.13
0.16
0.16
0.19
0.20
0.22
0.25
0.26
0.32
0.33
0.42
0.47
0.46
0.52
0.63
0.62
0.75
0.82
0.88
1.02
1.03
1.28
1.33
1.54
1.68
1.84
2.08
2.15
2.51
2.50
2.86
2.99
3.26
3.51
3.68
4.07

3.40
3.80
5.27
5.00
6.40
7.55
7.80
9.50
10.20
11.40
13.30
13.30
15.40
16.80
20.6
20.10
25.40
28.30
29.40
31.40
38.00
39.80
45.20
51.70
53.1
61.5
65.0
79.9
80.4
96.0
101.6
114.0
125.9
132.0
151.7
153.0
174.0
181.0
198.0
212.4
221.0
246.2

30.3
34.2
46.9
44.7
56.5
67.2
69.8
84.4
90.7
101.0
118.4
118.0
137.0
149.5
183.3
179.0
226.0
252.0
261.7
279.0
338.0
354.2
402.0
460.1
472.0
547.0
578.5
711.1
715.0
854.4
904.0
1014.6
1120.0
1174.8
1350.0
1361.7
1548.6
1610.0
1762.2
1890.0
1966.9
2190.0

tons

Diameter

kN

4.2

37.7

5.5
7.0

49.2
62.3

8.3
10.5
11.2
12.4
14.6
14.6
17.0
18.5
22.7
22.1
28.0
31.2
32.4
34.6
41.8
43.8
49.8
56.9
58.4
67.8
71.5
87.9
88.5
106.0
112.1
125.0
138.3
146.0
167.4
169.0
192.0
199.2
217.0
233.7
243.0
271.0

76.9
93.0
99.6
110.7
129.9
130.0
151.0
164.7
202.0
197.0
249.0
278.0
288.4
308.0
372.0
389.8
443.0
506.4
520.0
603.0
636.4
782.3
787.0
943.4
997.0
1112.5
1230.0
1299.4
1489.0
1504.1
1708.8
1772.0
1931.3
2079.0
2162.7
2411.0

Approx mass
WSC

in

mm

1/2

3/4

0.24

16.5

147.0

18.0

160.0

0.57

0.26

17.3

154.0

18.7

166.0

14

0.65

0.30

20.1

179.0

21.5

191.0

0.68

0.30

20.8

185.0

22.7

201.0

16

0.84

0.37

26.1

232.0

28.2

251.0

18

1.07

0.48

33.5

298.0

35.9

319.0

19

1.21

0.53

37.0

329.0

40.0

356.0

Approx mass
WSC

Min breaking for ce

Rope grade
EIP
tons
kN

in

Ib/ft

kg/ft

3/8

0.26

0.12

6.15

54.74

7/16
1/2

0.35

0.16

8.33

74.14

0.45

0.20

10.80

96.12

9/16

0.57

0.25

13.60

121.04

5/8
3/4

0.71
1.02

0.31
0.45

16.80
24.00

472.59
579.39

78.40

697.76

92.80

825.92

316.0

36.0

320.4

0.56

39.3

350.0

28

2.63

1.19

76.0

676.0

82.6

735.0

22

1.46

0.66

44.7

398.0

22

1.49

0.68

47.7

2.73

1.20

79.5

689.0

83.6

744.0

1.53

0.68

43.8

389.8

30

3.07

1.36

92.5

823.0

94.0

836.0

32

3.37

1.49

98.2

874.0

110.2

980.0

Approx mass
WSC

Diameter
mm

1/2

Ib/ft

0.49
13
14

9/16

0.51
0.59
0.62

kg/ft

0.22
0.23

Minimum breaking force

Rope grade
2160
kN
tons
kN

1960
tons

13.5
14.3

120.0
127.0

15.2
16.3

0.26

16.5

147.0

18.8

0.27

17.2

153.0

19.3

135.0

0.77

0.34

21.7

193.0

24.7

220.0

0.97

0.44

27.1

241.0

30.9

275.0

19

1.11

0.50

30.9

275.0

34.8

310.0

37.7

335.0

20

1.21

0.55

1.49

0.68

41.4

368.0

46.1

410.0

1.51

0.69

41.4

33.6

369.0

299.0

46.4

413.0

0.16

8.33

0.20

10.80

96.12

0.25

13.60

121.04

26

2.08

0.94

57.8

514.0

65.0

578.0

0.71

0.31

16.80

149.52

28

2.41

1.09

67.0

596.0

76.1

677.0

2.50

1.10

68.6

610.0

76.8

683.0

3.08

1.36

86.0

765.0

96.8

861.0

375.58
472.59

3.56

1.57

84.9

755.6

11/2

4.23

1.87

100.0

890.0

11/4

2.84

1.25

65.10

579.39

13/8

3.43

1.51

78.40

697.76

11/2

4.09

1.80

92.80

825.92

NOTE: Sizes 7/16" to 1" Powerchecked

NOTE: Sizes 3/8" to 1" Powerchecked

213.60
289.25

22
7/8

24
1

11/8
11/4

1.77
1.97

32

NOTE: all sizes Powerchecked

13
14

167.0
172.0

16
18

0.80

49.3

439.0

55.6

495.0

0.87

54.4

484.0

60.9

542.0

Ib/ft

0.31

9/16
5/8

145.0

0.57

32.50

Approx mass
WSC

mm

1/2

NOTE: Sizes 3/8" to 1" Powerchecked

0.35

24.00

24

12

0.45

42.20

7/8

11

5/8

53.10

19

0.34

kg/ft

0.14

8.3

73.9

9.5

84.3

0.41

0.19

11.8

105.0

0.42

0.19

11.2

99.7

0.49

0.22

13.6

121.0

0.55

0.24

14.6

129.9

0.58
1.00

0.15

Min breaking force

Rope grade
Dyform
tons
kN

0.26
0.44

16.5
18.8
19.2

170.9

22.7

202.0

16

0.88

0.40

24.6

219.0

18

1.11

0.50

31.2

278.0

1.23

0.56

34.2

304.0

1.24

0.55

32.4

288.4

20

1.37

0.62

37.7

335.0

22

1.66

0.75

45.5

405.0

1.69

0.75

43.8

389.8

7/8

24
1
26
28

1.97

0.89

54.2

482.0

2.21

0.98

57.5

511.6

2.31

1.05

64.3

572.0

2.68

1.22

74.4

662.0

11/8

2.79

1.23

71.5

636.4

11/4

3.45

1.52

87.9

782.3

3.50

1.59

96.6

13/8

4.17

1.84

106.0

943.9

11/2

32

4.97

2.19

125.0

1112.5

NOTE: all sizes Powerchecked

30.9

275.0
3/4

24

0.81

54.7

487.0

0.88

57.5

511.8

26

2.10

0.95

64.7

576.0

28

2.41

1.09

74.7

665.0

2.54

1.12

71.5

636.4

11/8

3.13

1.38

782.3

11/4

11/8
11/4
32
13/8
36
11/2

87.9

3.15

1.43

94.9

3.79

1.67

106.0

943.4

3.98

1.80

119.1

1060.0

4.50

1.99

125.0

1112.5

1.58

7/8

1.79

1
26
28

844.0

NOTE: All sizes Powerchecked

0.70

48.3

424.0
429.4

1.78

0.81

56.8

505.0

2.05

0.91

62.8

558.5

2.12

0.96

66.5

2.47

1.12

77.2

687.0

2.60

1.15

79.0

703.1

592.0

3.22

1.42

98.0

32

3.26

1.48

100.8

3.90

1.72

117.0

1041.3

36

4.07

1.85

127.9

1138.0

4.62

2.04

138.0

1228.2

13/8
11/2

872.2
897.0

NOTE: All sizes Powerchecked

167.0

0.31
0.38

19

0.47

147.0

0.70
0.86

3/4

1.03

16

2.00

10

9/16

0.61

283.0

35.5

1.24

7/16
1/2

0.45

31.8

0.51
0.51

20

230.5

0.80

0.46

1.16

333.0

161.1

1.01

1.01
1.12

302.0
288.4

130.8

1.82

18
19

33.9

103.2

1.39

224.0

37.4

25.9

1.02

25.2

32.4

18.1

2.30

0.35

0.51

14.7

7/8

0.78

0.55

11.6

3/4

217.0

0.50

0.47

24.4

1.12

0.33

11/8

0.36

1.22

7/16

NOTE: MBF listed in tables for metric ropes in EIP column are 1960 Grade
and in EEIP column are 2160 Grade
NOTE: Sizes 1/4" to 1" Powerchecked

222.5

0.79

1.13

18
3/4

NOTE: all sizes Powerchecked

Diameter

3/4

180.7

25.0

20

11/4

16

NOTE: all sizes Powerchecked

NOTE: all sizes Powerchecked

5/8

20.3

0.35

623.0

11/8

in

0.29

0.80

14

487.0

in

65.10

0.65

5/8

658.0

3/8

53.10

171.0

9/16

169.0

569.0

149.52

1.80

147.0

19.2

171.8
202.0

19.0

70.0

289.25

1.51

16.5

0.27

19.3
22.7

0.29

54.8

213.60

1.25

0.23

0.28
0.35

0.63

74.0

375.58

1.01

0.52
0.60

0.63
0.78

64.0

32.50

4.09

143.7

555.0

42.20

3.43

16.2

448.0

0.61

2.84

0.23

618.0

0.80

2.30

0.51

528.0

1.39

11/2

13

126.0

62.4

1.82

13/8

147.0

87.3
105.0
110.4

14.2

50.4

7/8

11/4

16.5

86.3

9.8
11.8
12.4

0.20

69.5

11/8

1
11/8

0.24

9.7

0.17
0.18

0.44

59.3

0.27

627.5

980

0.54

1/2

0.14

0.38
0.40

0.95

0.21

510.0

829

110.2

14
9/16
5/8

136.2

0.14

0.30

0.73

1.06

311.5

93.2

1.49

13

814

15.3

0.32

1.04

0.74

405.0

1.30

3.37

933
1085

0.22

12

0.87

0.60

70.5

2.94

32

105.0
122.0

0.50

10
11
7/16

2.15

0.47

57.3

29

91.6

705

1.43
1.64

114.0

1.65

3/4

35.0

773

1.25

79.3

3.15

98.1
105.9

12.8

2.28

5/8

45.5

86.9

1.09

2.76
3.74

3/8

85.3

11.0
11.9

0.20

1.92

9/16

1.30

1.20

2.39

28
30
32

78.3

9.6

0.18
0.17

0.44

26

1/2

1.05

2.73

26

11/4

8.8

0.14

0.39

24

0.12

0.64

751

1/2

0.12

0.32
0.38

397.0

kg/ft

0.83

658

84.4

684

0.28

482.0

Ib/ft

2.94

382
638

74.0

1.19

76.9

12

44.6

0.26

2.38

42.9
71.7

1.04

2.63

0.99

11
7/16

54.2

in

1.44

0.53
0.95

2.28

28

2.26

Min. breaking force

Rope grade
34MAX
tons
kN

370.0

3/8

1.88

1.21
2.15

26

kg/ft

Min breaking force

Rope grade
Dyform
tons
kN

442.0

79.8

13/8

272

Ib/ft

kg/ft

41.6

9.0

7/8

30.6

mm

Ib/ft

49.7

0.16

0.37

Approx mass
WSC

Diameter
in

mm

0.60

kg/ft

11/4

19

0.84

kg/ft

Approx mass
WSC

Diameter
in

0.73

Ib/ft

11/8

16

Ib/ft

Min breaking force

Rope grade
Dyform
tons
kN

1.32

0.36

74.14

3/4

mm

kg/ft

1.61

in

54.74

10
Min. breaking force
Rope grade
34XL
tons
kN

Approx mass
WSC

Diameter
in
5/8

Ib/ft

20

11/4

mm

3/8

22
7/8

Diameter

kg/ft

0.54
13

9/16
5/8

Ib/ft

in

Minimum breaking force

Rope grade
1960
2160
tons
kN
tons
kN

7/16

6.15

Approx mass
WSC

Diameter

Min breaking force

EIP
EEIP
IWRC
IWRC

859.0

Diameter
in
5/8
3/4

Minimum
breaking
force

Approx mass
Ib/ft

0.9

kg/ft

0.39

tons

25.5

kN

226.9

Diameter
in
7/8

Approx mass
Ib/ft

kg/ft

Minimum
breaking
force
tons

kN

1.5

0.68

49.5

440.4

324.7

2.0

0.91

64.0

569.4

7/8

1.5

0.68

48.5

431.5

11/8

2.6

1.18

81.5

725.1

2.0

0.91

62.5

556.0

11/8

2.6

1.18

11/4

3.2

1.45

13/8

3.8

1.72

119

1058.7

11/2

4.6

2.09

139

1236.7

1.1

0.50

36.5

79.5
97.6

707.3
868.3

15/8

5.3

2.41

162

1441.3

13/4

6.2

2.81

185

1645.9

NOTE: All sizes Powerchecked

NOTE: All sizes Powerchecked