Steel Wire Rope ROPETEX S16

ROPETEX S16 (and S65) steel wire ropes are the most commonly used type of steel wire ropes in the range from 8 to 38 mm. Both can be used for a variety of applications. Available as S16 with Fiber Core (FC) or as S65 with Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC). S16 is more flexible but has a lower breaking strength. S65 is less flexible but has higher strength and is more dimensionally stable, especially when used on sheaves or drums.

Typical applications: 

• Wire rope sling 
• Hoisting installations 
• Lifting rope 
• Mooring cable 
• Towing rope 
• Lifting applications 

Alternatives: 

• ROPETEX S65 is a very comparable rope with an Independent Steel Wire Rope Core (IWRC) instead of a Fiber Core (FC);

• Rope construction: 6x36WS-FC
• Marking: According to standard
• Temperature range: -40°C up to +100°C
• Standard: EN 12385-4

• Fill factor: 0,5
• RCN: 09