Wire rope is a collection of metal strands that have been twisted and wound to form the shape of a helix with the purpose of supporting and lifting heavy loads and performing tasks that are too rigorous for standard wire.
Individual designs of wire rope involve different materials, wire, and strand configurations as a means for supporting and assisting in the completion of a lifting or supportive task.
Wire rope is a complicated and complex tool with multiple moving parts capable of moving in unison.
The common metals used to make wire rope are various grades of stainless steel, bright steel, and galvanized steel.
Lubrication of wire rope is designed to lower the amount of friction it endures and provide corrosion protection.