Stainless Steel Wire Rope: 304 vs 316 Selection Guide
304 vs 316 stainless steel wire rope compared: composition, corrosion resistance, 7×19 and 6×36 breaking loads, marine selection and care tips from Aulone.
Wire Rope Length Factor and Reeving Ratio: How to Calculate the Rope You Actually Need
Wire rope length factor explained: how parts of line multiply your rope length, why four-part reeving needs 42-46 m for a 20 m lift, and the dead ends plus reserve turns most orders miss. By Andri, Aulone.
Crane Duty Classification M1–M8: What ISO 4301 and FEM 9.511 Classes Mean for Your Wire Rope
Crane duty classification explained: the ISO 4301-1 and FEM 9.511 M1–M8 grid, load spectrum and utilisation, rope safety factors, D/d ratios, inspection intervals and how duty class should shape the wire rope you order. By Andri, Aulone.
