Wire Rope

Wire Rope is the backbone of crane and hoisting operations — providing the strength, durability, and abrasion resistance needed to lift and move heavy loads under demanding conditions. Amick stocks and fabricates wire rope assemblies across the full spectrum of constructions and grades.

General purpose wire rope in the 6x19 and 6x37 IWRC classifications covers the majority of crane and industrial lifting applications. The 6x19 class offers excellent abrasion resistance with its larger outer wires, making it well suited for applications involving heavy drum contact and surface wear. The 6x37 class provides greater flexibility with its higher wire count per strand, performing better in applications requiring repeated bending over multiple sheaves. Both classes are available in EIPS (Extra Improved Plow Steel) grade with IWRC (Independent Wire Rope Core) for crush resistance, or fiber core for maximum flexibility.

For hoisting unguided loads on single-part or multi-part lines, Amick stocks rotation resistant rope constructions including 8x19 and 19x7 configurations. We also carry high-strength specialty ropes from brands like Casar and Python for the most demanding crane, oil field, and heavy lift applications.

All wire rope assemblies are fabricated at our Pittsburgh facility. We provide standard operations lines, crane cables, winch lines, draw bench cables, and oil field cables — along with inspection and replacement services.

Every construction, every grade — wire rope fabricated in Pittsburgh by Amick. Call 412-429-1212.

Type

General purpose wire rope (6x19, 6x37 class), rotation resistant rope (8x19, 19x7), high-performance rope (Casar, Python), and aircraft cable. IWRC and fiber core. EIPS and higher grades.

Applications

Overhead cranes, mobile cranes, hoists, winches, draw benches, oil field drilling, construction, and any application requiring steel wire rope for lifting, hoisting, or pulling. Rope construction selection depends on the specific balance of abrasion resistance, flexibility, rotation resistance, and strength required by the application.

Exceptions

Wire rope temperature range for IWRC construction is generally -40°F to 400°F (-40°C to 204°C). Exceeding 400°F degrades rope strength and requires consultation with the manufacturer. Inspect wire rope per ASME B30.9 and B30.2 for broken wires, corrosion, kinking, crushing, birdcaging, heat damage, and diameter reduction. Running ropes on cranes must be inspected daily during use. Periodic documented inspections at least annually. Never use wire rope that has been kinked — a kink permanently damages the rope's internal structure even if the rope appears to have been straightened.