Application

Recommended

wire rope

Comments

Hoist

Flex-X^® 35

Flex-X^® 19

19 x 7

6 x 26WS

Flex-X 35 provides the best combination of rotation resistant properties and improved stability and resistance to crushing.

Flex-X 19 is less expensive than Flex-X 35, but provides less rotation resistance.

Lower strength and less wear resistance than Flex-X, but does provide rotation resistance.

May be used if block rotation is not a problem.

Boom hoist

Flex-X^® 9

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Flex-X^® 6

6 x 26WS RR IWRC

Flex-X 9 is designed to provide the most resistance to drum crushing that is critical in boom hoist applications.

Flex-X 6 provides better resistance to drum crushing and bending fatigue than 6X26WS RR IWRC.

Crane manufacturers specify a number of boom hoist ropes, but these are the most common. Check your owner's manual to assure ropes meet strength requirements.

Boom pendant

Rope or strand

Custom-fabricated to your requirements.