Zinc-coated Wire Rope
2022-05-11
Galvanized ropes have theire wires uniformly coated with zinc for protection against corrosion where ropes are exposed to the weather, to moisture, to saIt water or to other corroding agents. I gaIvanized ropes have Iower strength than bright ropes(uncoated), and their use is usually limited to stationary installations such as guys, standing rigging, towing hawsers, mooring lines and the likes. For hosting equipment in locations where corrosive conditions are present, heavily lubricated bright ropes usually are preferred to galvanized ropes.
The wires can be zinc-coated after the last drawing operation (galvanized) or before and then redrawn (drawn galvanized).