Patent · US Expired

Multi-layer, contrahelically stranded wire rope

US4470249A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 1983
Grant dateSep 11, 1984
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD07B2201/108
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A wire rope comprising an outer rope layer and an inner rope layer of wire strands is provided. The inner rope layer itself is comprised of multiple layers, usually in a parallel laid, coreless arrangement. The inner and outer rope layers are contrahelically laid and are usually lubricated. A thermoplastic or elastomer can be utilized to encapsulate the lubricant within the inner rope layer or within both the inner and outer rope layers.

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