Cameroon's Leading Wire Rope Steel Supplier: 6x19, 6x36, 35x7 and Compacted Constructions Explained

Being Cameroon's leading wire rope steel supplier means taking responsibility for the safety of the people who work under suspended loads. That is why CML SARL insists on correc...

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Being **Cameroon's leading wire rope steel supplier** means taking responsibility for the safety of the people who work under suspended loads. That is why CML SARL insists on correct selection, documentation and good practice in every supply. Understanding wire rope construction is the first step to buying correctly. This guide explains the constructions most often requested from CML SARL and where each one performs best. ### Reading a wire rope designation A designation such as **6x36WS-IWRC 1960 B sZ** contains: the number of strands (6), the approximate number of wires per strand (36), the strand pattern (WS = Warrington-Seale), the core (IWRC = independent wire rope core), the tensile grade (1960 N/mm2), the coating (B = galvanized, U = bright) and the lay direction and type (sZ = right regular lay). ### The main constructions compared | Construction | Main characteristics | Typical uses | | --- | --- | --- | | 6x19 class (6x19S, 6x19W, 6x25F) | Fewer, larger wires: good abrasion resistance, moderate flexibility | Winches, haulage, slings, general purpose | | 6x36 class (6x36WS, 6x31WS, 6x41WS) | More, finer wires: high flexibility, good fatigue life | Cranes, hoists, slings, mooring | | 35x7 / 35(W)xK7 | Multi-layer rotation-resistant, high strength | Tower cranes, mobile cranes with single fall | | 18x7 / 19x7 | Rotation-resistant, medium performance | Hoists, small cranes | | 8-strand compacted | Smooth surface, high breaking load, crush resistant | Port cranes, R...