Number One Wire Rope Steel for Sale in Cameroon: Sizes, Breaking Loads and How to Choose the Right Diameter

CML SARL (Cameroon Maritime Logistics) has built its reputation as the number one wire rope steel for sale in Cameroon destination by combining stock, technical know-how and a f...

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CML SARL (Cameroon Maritime Logistics) has built its reputation as the **number one wire rope steel for sale in Cameroon** destination by combining stock, technical know-how and a fast response for customers who cannot afford downtime. How strong is a 16 mm wire rope? Which diameter do you need for a 5 tonne load? This article answers these questions with tables and the selection method used by CML SARL. ### How to select the diameter The basic rule is: **Minimum breaking load required = maximum line pull x design factor**. The line pull depends on the load, the number of falls and the efficiency of the sheaves. The design factor depends on the application and the applicable regulations. Finally, the rope must fit the drum grooves and sheaves of your equipment. ### Indicative Minimum Breaking Loads (6x36) | Diameter | Min. breaking load, FC, grade 1770 | Min. breaking load, IWRC, grade 1960 | Approx. mass (IWRC) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 8 mm | 37.4 kN | 44.7 kN | 0.26 kg/m | | 10 mm | 58.4 kN | 69.8 kN | 0.40 kg/m | | 12 mm | 84.1 kN | 100.5 kN | 0.58 kg/m | | 14 mm | 114.5 kN | 136.8 kN | 0.79 kg/m | | 16 mm | 149.5 kN | 178.6 kN | 1.03 kg/m | | 18 mm | 189.2 kN | 226.1 kN | 1.31 kg/m | | 20 mm | 233.6 kN | 279.1 kN | 1.61 kg/m | | 22 mm | 282.7 kN | 337.7 kN | 1.95 kg/m | | 24 mm | 336.4 kN | 401.9 kN | 2.32 kg/m | | 26 mm | 394.9 kN | 471.7 kN | 2.72 kg/m | | 28 mm | 457.9 kN | 547 kN | 3.16 kg/m | | 32 mm | 598.1 kN | 714.5 kN | 4.13 kg/m | | 36 mm | 757 kN | 90...