Wire rope

3. STRAND CORE  A strand made of wires. Typically, strand cores are used in utility cables only.

2. INDEPENDENT WIRE ROPE CORE  Literally an independent wire rope with strands and a core, called IWRC. Most wire ropes made with steel core use an IWRC.

THREE TYPES OF CORES ARE COMMONLY USED:
1.FIBER CORE  Polypropylene is standard, but either natural sisal (or hemp) fiber or other man-made fibers are available on special request.

• Rope Cores

  ROPE CORES FORM A FOUNDATION FOR THE STRANDS
  The primary function of the ropes core is to serve as the foundation for the strands to keep the rope round and the strands properly positioned during operation. Your choice of core will have an effect upon the ropes performance.