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Wire Rope

Wire Rope Rigging Terms: The Complete Glossary (With Clip Chart)

Plain-language glossary of wire rope and rigging terminology: construction, lay, grades, WLL and design factor, terminations, hitches, hardware and inspection terms, plus…

Mar 20, 2026 · 7 min read

Wire Rope

6x19 vs 6x37 Wire Rope: IWRC vs Fiber Core (With Strength Chart)

Wire rope is named for how it's built. "6x19 IWRC" means 6 strands, about 19 wires per strand, wrapped around an independent…

Nov 27, 2025 · 5 min read

Wire Rope

Your One-Stop Shop for Crane Rope Solutions

When it comes to reliable crane rope, experience and efficiency are key. At Elko Wire Rope, we bring over 30 years of…

Apr 21, 2025 · 2 min read

Wire Rope

Wire Rope Rigging Terms: The Complete Glossary (With Clip Chart)

6x19 vs 6x37 Wire Rope: IWRC vs Fiber Core (With Strength Chart)

Your One-Stop Shop for Crane Rope Solutions

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