Flex-X 6
Resources
- Inspection Criteria
- Removal Criterial
- ASME B30.30-2019 Wire Ropes
- Wire Rope Capacity Charts
- Wire Rope Capacity Charts
Flex-X 6 ropes provide greater surface area and more steel per given diameter than conventional 6 strand ropes.
- Superior performance
- Increased service life
- Less sheave and drum wear
- Recommended for: Clamshell Closing Line, Boom Hoist Lines, Clamshell Holding Line, Telescoping Boom Hoists, Lattice Boom Hoist Line, Overhead & Gantry Cranes, Truck Mounted Hoist Lines
Capacity Charts
| Diameter (in) | Weight (lb/ft) | Minimum Breaking Force (tons of 2000 lbs |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 0.32 | 8.8 |
| 7/16 | 0.41 | 11.9 |
| 1/2 | 0.55 | 15.3 |
| 9/16 | 0.70 | 19.3 |
| 5/8 | 0.86 | 22.7 |
| 3/4 | 1.25 | 32.4 |
| 7/8 | 1.67 | 43.8 |
| 1 | 2.18 | 56.9 |
| 1 1/8 | 2.71 | 71.5 |
| 1 1/4 | 3.43 | 87.9 |
| 1 3/8 | 4.25 | 106 |
| 1 1/2 | 5.01 | 125 |
| 1 5/8 | 5.27 | 146 |
| 1 3/4 | 6.12 | 169 |
| 1 7/8 | 7.02 | 192 |
| 2 | 7.98 | 217 |