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

Companies searching for wire rope steel for sale in Africa often face long lead times, unclear specifications and costly freight. CML SARL (Cameroon Maritime Logistics), based i...

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Companies searching for **wire rope steel for sale in Africa** often face long lead times, unclear specifications and costly freight. CML SARL (Cameroon Maritime Logistics), based in Douala at the heart of the Gulf of Guinea, offers a dependable regional source of steel wire rope for Central and West Africa. 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 (6x19) | 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 | 0.78 kg/m | | 16 mm | 149.5 kN | 178.6 kN | 1.02 kg/m | | 18 mm | 189.2 kN | 226.1 kN | 1.30 kg/m | | 20 mm | 233.6 kN | 279.1 kN | 1.60 kg/m | | 22 mm | 282.7 kN | 337.7 kN | 1.94 kg/m | | 24 mm | 336.4 kN | 401.9 kN | 2.30 kg/m | | 26 mm | 394.9 kN | 471.7 kN | 2.70 kg/m | | 28 mm | 457.9 kN | 547 kN | 3.1...