Wire Rope Standards Explained: EN 12385 vs API 9A vs GOST vs ISO 2408
Confused by wire rope standards? A practical first-person guide to EN 12385-4, API 9A, GOST and ISO 2408: what each standard governs, how rope grades and marking groups differ, what must appear on the certificate, and which standard applies to your project. By Andri, Aulone.
How Do I Choose the Right Wire Rope for a Piling Rig?
I explain how I choose piling rig wire rope by checking construction, rotation resistance, core, breaking force, drums, sheaves, terminations, and inspection needs.
