18×19 Class Round Strand Wire Rope

Product Description

18×19 Class Round Strand Wire Rope


Product Introduction:

Engineered for the most demanding shipboard and offshore lifting operations, our 18×19 Class Round Strand Wire Rope represents the pinnacle of flexible, non-spin wire rope technology. Featuring an intricate 18-strand construction with 19 wires per strand, this rope is meticulously designed to deliver exceptional anti-rotation performance, significantly reducing the risk of twisting, bird-caging, and load-spinning during single-line crane hoists and high-speed winch operations. It is the premium choice for marine applications requiring both supreme flexibility and reliable fatigue resistance.


Construction Details & Core Options:

The 18×19 Warrington-Seale arrangement consists of 18 highly flexible outer strands wound tightly around a central core. This high-strand-count architecture provides excellent bending properties over small-diameter sheaves, while the high number of individual wires improves the rope's overall metallic cross-sectional area and load-bearing capacity. As illustrated in our standard configurations, this rope is offered with two distinct core types to suit different operational stresses:


*18×19 + FC (Fibre Core): Constructed with a high-tensile natural or synthetic fiber core. This variant provides superior flexibility, excellent shock absorption, and a lighter net weight. It is the ideal choice for ship deck cargo handling, general port lifting, and commercial fishing trawling where the rope must remain pliable and easy to handle in all weather conditions.


*18×19 + IWS (Independent Wire Strand Core): Equipped with an independent 7-wire steel strand core. This configuration dramatically boosts the rope's resistance to radial compression and crushing. It is the recommended option for multi-layer spooling on heavy-duty winch drums, ensuring the rope maintains its structural integrity even under massive compressive forces during deep-sea haulage.


Technical Specifications:

Construction: 18×19+FC,18×19+IWS
Standard: GB/T20118-2017,GB/T8918-2006
Nominal Diameter Approx.Weight Minimun Breaking Load of Rope(KN)
mm kg/100m 1670MPa 1770MPa 1870MPa 1960MPa 2160MPa
D FC IWS FC IWS FC IWS FC IWS FC IWS FC IWS
6 14 15.5 18.6 19.7 19.8 20.9 20.9 22.1 21.9 23.1 24.1 25.5
7 19.1 21.1 25.4 26.8 26.9 28.4 28.4 30.1 29.8 31.5 32.8 34.7
8 25 27.5 33.1 35.1 35.1 37.2 37.1 39.3 38.9 41.1 42.9 45.3
9 31.6 34.8 41.9 44.4 44.4 47 47 49.7 49.2 52.1 54.2 57.4
10 39 43 51.8 54.8 54.9 58.1 58 61.3 60.8 64.3 67 70.8
11 47.2 52 62.6 66.3 66.4 70.2 70.1 74.2 73.5 77.8 81 85.7
12 56.2 61.9 74.5 78.9 79 83.6 83.5 88.3 87.5 92.6 96.4 102
13 65.9 72.7 87.5 92.6 92.7 98.1 98 104 103 109 113 120
14 76.4 84.3 101 107 108 114 114 120 119 126 131 139
16 99.8 110 133 140 140 149 148 157 156 165 171 181
18 126 139 168 177 178 188 188 199 197 208 217 230
20 156 172 207 219 219 232 232 245 243 257 268 283
22 189 208 251 265 266 281 281 297 294 311 324 343
24 225 248 298 316 316 334 334 353 350 370 386 408
26 264 291 350 370 371 392 392 415 411 435 453 479
28 306 337 406 429 430 455 454 481 476 504 525 555
30 351 387 466 493 494 523 522 552 547 579 603 638
32 399 440 530 561 562 594 594 628 622 658 686 725
34 451 497 598 633 634 671 670 709 702 743 774 819
36 505 557 671 710 711 752 751 795 787 833 868 918
38 563 621 748 791 792 838 837 886 877 928 967 1020
40 624 688 828 876 878 929 928 981 972 1030 1070 1130
42 688 759 913 966 968 1020 1020 1080 1070 1130 1180 1250
44 755 832 1000 1060 1060 1120 1120 1190 1180 1240 1300 1370
46 825 910 1100 1160 1160 1230 1230 1300 1290 1360 1420 1500
48 899 991 1190 1260 1260 1340 1340 1410 1400 1480 1540 1630
50 975 1080 1290 1370 1370 1450 1450 1530 1520 1610 1670 1770
52 1050 1160 1400 1480 1480 1570 1570 1660 1640 1740 1810 1920
54 1140 1250 1510 1600 1600 1690 1690 1790 1770 1870 1950 2070
56 1220 1350 1620 1720 1720 1820 1820 1920 1910 2020 2100 2220
58 1310 1450 1740 1840 1850 1950 1950 2060 2040 2160 2250 2380
60 1400 1550 1860 1970 1980 2090 2090 2210 2190 2310 2410 2550


Primary Marine & Industrial Applications:

Given its superior anti-rotation properties and immense flexibility, this 18×19 class is widely deployed in:

*Shipboard cargo cranes and gantry hoisting systems.

*Tugboat towing and salvage retrieval lines.

*Offshore oil and gas platform lifting equipment.

*Multi-layer drum winches on bulk carriers and container vessels.

*Deep-sea anchor handling and dynamic positioning towing.


Operational Advantages & Service Life:

The unique 18×19 arrangement excels in bending fatigue, providing a significantly extended operational lifespan when frequently passing over sheaves. For optimal safety and longevity, we highly recommend a strict lubrication schedule—especially for the +IWS steel core model—to minimize internal friction and prevent premature wear caused by harsh saltwater environments. Regular visual inspections for broken surface wires remain crucial for shipboard safety compliance.

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