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Wire Rope Constructions
Wire Rope Constructions
ABRASION RESISTANCE
FATIGUE RESISTANCE
. . . DECREASES
with Fewer Wires
. . . DECREASES
with Smaller Wires
. . . INCREASES
with Larger Wires
. . . INCREASES
with More Wires
WIRE ROPE
Nominal Strengths and Weights 6 x 19 Class 6 x 36 Class
NOMINAL STRENGTH
IN TONS OF 2000 POUNDS
DIAMETER
IN
INCHES
EXTRA IMPROVED
PLOW STEEL
IWRC
IWRC
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT
PER FOOT IN POUNDS
FIBER CORE
IWRC
3/16
1/4
5/16
1.55
2.74
4.26
1.67
2.94
4.58
3.40
5.27
.059
.105
.164
.065
.116
.18
3/8
7/16
1/2
6.10
8.27
10.7
6.56
8.89
11.5
7.55
10.2
13.3
.236
.32
.42
.26
.35
.46
9/16
5/8
3/4
13.5
16.7
23.8
14.5
17.9
25.6
16.8
20.6
29.4
.53
.66
.95
.59
.72
1.04
7/8
1
1-1/8
32.2
41.8
52.6
34.6
44.9
56.5
39.8
51.7
65.0
1.29
1.68
2.13
1.42
1.85
2.34
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
64.6
77.7
92.0
69.4
83.5
98.9
79.9
96.
114.
2.63
3.18
3.78
2.89
3.50
4.16
1-5/8
1-3/4
1-7/8
107.
124.
141.
115.
133.
152.
132.
153.
174.
4.44
5.15
5.91
4.88
5.67
6.50
2
2-1/8
2-1/4
160.
179.
200.
172.
192.
215.
198.
221.
247.
6.72
7.59
8.51
7.39
8.35
9.36
2-3/8
2-1/2
2-5/8
222.
244.
268.
239.
262.
288.
274.
302.
331.
9.48
10.5
11.6
10.4
11.6
12.8
2-3/4
2-7/8
3
292.
317.
314.
341.
370.
361.
393.
425.
12.7
13.9
14.0
15.3
16.6
3-1/8
3-1/4
3-3/8
399.
429.
459.
458.
492.
529.
18.0
19.5
21.0
3-1/2
491.
564.
22.6
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Wire Ropes
AIRCRAFT CABLE & STRAND
Not For Aircraft Use.
Min. Breaking Strength Of Strand (Ib)
Nominal
Diameter
Of Strand
(In.)
3/16
3/16
7/32
1/4
1/4
1/4
9/32
5/16
5/16
5/16
3/8
3/8
7/16
1/2
1/2
9/16
9/16
5/8
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
Number
Of
Wires
7
7
7
3
3
7
7
3
7
7
3
7
7
7
19
7
19
7
19
19
19
19
Nominal
Diameter of
Coated Wires
(In.)
.062
.065
.072
.120
.120
.080
.093
.145
.104
.109
.165
.120
.145
.165
.100
.188
.113
.207
.125
.150
.177
.200
Approx. Wt.
Of Strand
(lb/1000 ft.)
73
80
98
117
117
121
164
171
205
225
220
273
399
517
504
671
637
813
796
1,155
1,581
2,073
Utilities
Grade
11,500*
18,000
25,000
-
High
Strength
Grade
2,850
3,850
4,750
6,400
8,000*
10,800*
14,500*
18,800*
19,100
24,500
24,100
29,600
28,100
40,800
55,800
73,200
Extra-High
Strength
Grade
3,990
5,400
6,650
8,950
11,200*
15,400*
20,800*
26,900*
26,700
35,000
33,700
42,400
40,200
58,300
79,700
104,500
* ASTM A 363 (Weldless) is also available in these sizes and grades upon request
7x7
DIAM.
IN INCHES
3/64
3/64
1/16
1/16
3/32
3/32
1/8
5/32
3/16
7/32
1/4
5/16
3/8
APPROX.
WEIGHT
100 FT.
IN LBS.
.36
.36
.75
.75
1.6
1.6
2.8
4.3
6.2
8.3
10.6
16.7
23.6
DIAM.
IN INCHES
1/16
3/32
3/32
1/8
1/8
5/32
5/32
3/16
3/16
7/32
7/32
1/4
1/4
9/32
9/32
5/16
5/16
3/8
3/8
MINIMUM
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
270
270
480
480
920
920
1,700
2,600
3,700
4,800
6,100
9,200
13,300
-2-
7x19
APPROX.
WEIGHT
100 FT.
IN LBS.
.75
1.7
1.7
2.9
2.9
4.5
4.5
6.5
6.5
8.6
8.6
11.0
11.0
13.9
13.9
17.3
17.3
24.3
24.3
MINIMUM
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
480
1,000
1,000
2,000
2,000
2,800
2,800
4,200
4,200
5,600
5,600
7,000
7,000
8,000
8,000
9,800
9,800
14,400
14,400
Wire Ropes
STAINLESS STEEL CABLE STRAND & ROPES
Nonflexible Type 302/304/316
1x19
DIAM.
IN INCHES
3/64
3/64
1/16
1/16
5/64
5/64
3/32
3/32
7/64
7/64
1/8
1/8
5/32
5/32
3/16
3/16
7/32
7/32
1/4
1/4
9/32
9/32
5/16
5/16
3/8
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
APPROX.
WEIGHT
100 FT.
IN LBS.
.55
.55
.85
.85
1.4
1.4
2.0
2.0
2.7
2.7
3.5
3.5
5.5
5.5
7.7
7.7
10.2
10.2
13.5
13.5
17.0
17.0
21.0
21.0
29.4
29.4
41.0
52.1
67.0
85.5
MINIMUM
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
375
375
500
500
800
800
1,200
1,200
1,600
1,600
2,100
2,100
3,300
3,300
4,700
4,700
6,300
6,300
8,200
8,200
10,300
10,300
12,500
12,500
17,500
17,500
22,500
30,000
36,200
47,000
DIAM.
IN INCHES
1/32
3/64
3/64
1/16
1/16
5/64
3/32
3/32
7/64
1/8
5/32
3/16
7/32
1/4
9/32
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
DIAM.
IN INCHES
3/16
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
BREAK.
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
3,000
5,400
8,300
11,700
15,800
20,400
25,600
31,400
44,400
59,700
77,300
96,600
118,400
APPROX.
WEIGHT
100 FT.
IN LBS.
.20
.42
.42
.75
.75
1.1
1.6
1.6
2.2
2.8
4.3
6.2
8.3
10.6
13.4
16.7
23.6
34.2
44.0
55.0
68.0
97.0
BREAK.
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
115
270
270
480
480
650
920
920
1,260
1,700
2,400
3,700
4,800
6,100
7,400
9,000
12,000
15,600
21,300
26,600
32,500
46,000
DIAM.
IN INCHES
3/64
1/16
1/16
3/32
3/32
7/64
1/8
1/8
5/32
5/32
3/16
3/16
7/32
7/32
1/4
1/4
9/32
9/32
5/16
5/16
3/8
3/8
APPROX.
WEIGHT
100 FT.
IN LBS.
.42
.75
.75
1.7
1.7
2.3
2.9
2.9
4.5
4.5
6.5
6.5
8.6
8.6
11.0
11.0
13.9
13.9
17.3
17.3
24.3
24.3
MINIMUM
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
270
480
480
920
920
1,260
1,760
1,760
2,400
2,400
3,700
3,700
5,000
5,000
6,400
6,400
7,800
7,800
9,000
9,000
12,000
12,000
6x37
CLASS
APPROX.
WEIGHT
100 FT.
IN LBS.
6.5
10
18
24
33
43
54
67
96
131
170
216
266
7x19
7x7
6x19
CLASS
DIAM.
IN INCHES
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
APPROX.
WEIGHT
100 FT.
IN LBS.
35.6
45.8
59
71.5
92.2
143
187
240
290
-3-
BREAK.
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
16,300
22,800
28,500
35,000
49,600
66,500
85,400
106,400
129,400
19x7
DIAM.
IN INCHES
5/32
3/16
7/32
1/4
5/16
3/8
1/2
5/8
APPROX.
WEIGHT
100 FT.
IN LBS.
4.5
6.5
8.6
11
17.3
24.3
45.8
71.5
BREAK.
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
2,160
3,330
4,500
5,760
8,100
10,800
20,520
31,500
Wire Ropes
JACKETED CABLES GALVANIZED AND STAINLESS
Galvanized Aircraft Cable
Clear Vinyl Jacketed
7x19
7x7
7x7
DIAM.
IN INCHES
3/64 - 1/16
1/16 - 3/32
1/16 - 1/8
3/32 - 1/8
3/32 - 5/32
3/32 - 3/16
1/8 - 3/16
3/16 - 1/4
3/16 - 5/16
APPROX.
WEIGHT
100 FT.
IN LBS.
.62
1.15
1.35
2.0
2.4
2.8
3.9
7.5
11.2
MINIMUM
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
270
480
480
920
920
920
1,700
3,700
3,700
7x19
DIAM.
IN INCHES
3/32 - 5/32
3/32 - 3/16
1/8 - 3/16
1/8 - 1/4
5/32 - 1/4
3/16 - 1/4
3/16 - 5/16
1/4 - 5/16
1/4 - 3/8
5/16 - 3/8
5/16 - 7/16
3/8 - 7/16
3/8 - 1/2
APPROX.
WEIGHT
100 FT.
IN LBS.
2.4
2.8
3.9
5.1
5.5
7.8
9.3
12.5
14.8
19.6
21.7
27.2
29.3
DIAM.
IN INCHES
3/64 - 1/16
3/64 - 1/16
3/64 - 5/64
1/16 - 3/32
1/16 - 3/32
1/16 - 1/8
1/16 - 1/8
3/32 - 1/8
3/32 - 1/8
3/32 - 5/32
3/32 - 5/32
3/32 - 3/16
1/8 - 3/16
1/8 - 1/4
5/32 - 3/16
3/16 - 1/4
3/16 - 5/16
MINIMUM
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
1,000
1,000
2,000
2,000
2,800
4,200
4,200
7,000
7,000
9,800
9,800
14,400
14,400
APPROX.
WEIGHT
100 FT.
IN LBS.
.62
.62
.76
1.15
1.15
1.35
1.35
2.0
2.0
2.4
2.4
2.8
3.9
5.1
4.8
7.5
11.2
BREAK.
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
270
270
270
480
480
480
480
920
920
920
920
920
1,700
1,700
2,600
3,700
3,700
APPROX.
WEIGHT
DIAM.
100 FT.
IN INCHES
IN LBS.
1/16 - 3/32
.93
1/16 - 1/8
1.18
3/32 - 1/8
2.2
3/32 - 1/8
2.2
3/32 - 5/32
2.4
3/32 - 5/32
2.4
3/32 - 3/16
2.8
1/8 - 3/16
3.9
1/8 - 3/16
3.9
1/8 - 1/4
5.1
5/32 - 7/32
5.5
5/32 - 9/32
7.5
5/32 - 7/32
5.5
3/16 -1/4
7.8
3/16 - 1/4
7.8
3/16 - 5/16
9.3
3/16 - 5/16
9.3
7/32 - 9/32
9.8
7/32 - 11/32
11.6
1/4 - 5/16
12.5
1/4 - 5/16
12.5
1/4 - 3/8
14.8
9/32 - 13/32
16.2
5/16 - 3/8
19.6
5/16 - 7/16
21.7
5/16 - 7/16
21.7
3/8 - 7/16
27.2
3/8 - 1/2
29.3
3/8 - 1/2
29.3
MINIMUM
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
480
480
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,800
2,800
2,800
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
5,600
5,600
7,000
7,000
7,000
8,000
9,800
9,800
9,800
14,400
14,400
14,400
7x19
7x7
DIAM.
IN INCHES
3/64 - 1/16
1/16 - 1/8
3/32 - 1/8
3/32 - 5/32
3/32 - 3/16
1/8 - 3/16
1/8 - 1/4
3/16 - 5/16
APPROX.
WEIGHT
100 FT.
IN LBS.
.5
1.3
2.0
2.4
2.8
3.9
5.1
11.2
-4-
MINIMUM
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
270
480
920
920
920
1,700
1,700
3,700
DIAM.
IN INCHES
1/8 - 3/16
5/32 - 7/32
3/16 - 1/4
1/4 - 5/16
1/4 - 3/8
APPROX.
WEIGHT
100 FT.
IN LBS.
3.9
5.5
7.8
12.5
14.8
MINIMUM
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
1,760
2,400
3,700
6,100
6,100
Wire Ropes
JACKETED CABLES STAINLESS
Stainless Steel Type 302/304 Marine Cable
White Vinyl Jacketed
7x7
DIAM.
IN INCHES
1/16 - 1/8
3/32 - 1/8
1/8 - 3/16
1/8 -7/32
1/8 - 1/4
3/16 - 1/4
3/16 - 5/16
3/16 - 3/8
1/4 - 3/8
APPROX.
WEIGHT
100 FT.
IN LBS.
1.3
2.0
3.9
3.9
5.1
8.0
9.1
11.2
14.2
7x19
MINIMUM
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
480
920
1,700
1,700
1,700
3,700
3,700
3,700
6,100
DIAM.
IN INCHES
1/8 - 3/16
5/32 - 7/32
3/16 - 1/4
APPROX.
WEIGHT
100 FT.
IN LBS.
3.8
6.8
8.0
MINIMUM
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
1,760
2,400
3,700
7x19
7x7
DIAM.
IN INCHES
3/64 - 1/16
3/64 - 1/16
3/64 - 5/64
3/64 - 5/64
1/16 - 3/32
1/16 - 3/32
1/16 - 1/8
3/32 - 1/8
3/32 - 5/32
3/32 - 5/32
3/32 - 3/16
1/8 - 1/4
5/32 - 3/16
3/16 - 5/16
APPROX.
WEIGHT
100 FT.
IN LBS.
.49
.49
.76
.76
.9
.9
1.2
1.9
2.4
2.4
2.8
5.1
4.8
7.5
DIAM.
IN INCHES
1/16 - 3/32
1/16 - 3/32
1/16 - 1/8
1/16 - 1/8
3/32 - 1/8
3/32 - 5/32
1/8 - 3/16
1/8 - 3/16
5/32 - 7/32
5/32 - 7/32
5/32 - 9/32
3/16 - 1/4
3/16 - 1/4
3/16 - 5/16
7/32 - 9/32
7/32 - 11/32
1/4 - 5/16
1/4 - 5/16
1/4 - 3/8
1/4 - 3/8
9/32 - 13/32
5/16 - 3/8
5/16 - 7/16
5/16 - 7/16
3/8 - 7/16
3/8 - 1/2
3/8 - 1/2
MINIMUM
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
270
270
270
270
480
480
480
920
920
920
920
1,700
2,400
3,700
-5-
APPROX.
WEIGHT
100 FT.
IN LBS.
.93
.93
1.18
1.18
2.0
2.3
3.9
3.9
6.1
6.1
7.5
7.8
7.8
9.2
9.8
11.6
12.5
12.5
14.4
14.8
16.2
19.6
21.7
21.7
27.2
27.2
29.3
MINIMUM
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
480
480
480
480
920
920
1,760
1,760
2,400
2,400
2,400
3,700
3,700
3,700
5,000
5,000
6,400
6,400
6,400
6,400
7,800
9,000
9,000
9,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
Wire Ropes
QUICK REFERENCE
8-strand overhead crane wire rope with a plastic coated core to increase
operating life, and to provide for permanent core lubrication. Type Super
8 V is a compacted rope for increased strength. Available in left- and
right hand lay. For all overhead cranes, looping- and accumulator tower
applications.
Power 9
All steel high strength type for overhead cranes. This rope is compacted
to enhance abrasion characteristic and to reduce sheave- and drum
wear. Up to 40% strength increase over standard 6-strand constructions.
Ultra high strength type mainly used as high fatigue resistant rope for
engineered cable assemblies. Up to 55% strength increase over
standard 6-strand constructions. Sensitive to introduced rotation so call
before you select this rope for overhead crane applications.
High strength super flexible true non-rotating rope. Oval outer strands
provide for excellent sheave and drum contact area. Lift has very
successfully been used in multiple drum layer applications. Needs
special attention during installation. ALLOWED to be used with a swivel.
-6-
Wire Ropes
COMPACTION AND DIE-DRAWING
Many of our wire ropes are made with either die-drawn strands (Python Compac 35) or the
entire rope is subjected to a compaction process (all other Python types).
Here are the differences:
DIE-DRAWN STRANDS
ROPE COMPACTION
increased strength
increased strength
less wire interlocking on multiple layer drums
transforming the entire rope into a more round shape
less contact pressures onto sheaves and drums
less wire interlocking on multiple drums
less contact pressure onto sheave and drums
embedding strands into plastic coated cores
achieve tighter diameter tolerances
reduces constructional rope stretch to near zero
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Wire Ropes
PythonSuper 8 for Overhead Cranes
Main Applications:
Super-8 is the classic upgrade rope for all overhead crane types
to increase the rope's fatigue life. The 8-strand construction provides an excellent combination of flexibility, fatigue life, and abrasion resistance.
Available in right regular lay (RRL) AND left regular lay (LRL)
Rope Characteristic:
8-strand high performance overhead crane wire rope with a plastic coated core. This special engineered hard plastic prevents
metal to metal contact between outer- and inner strands and
greatly reduces internal, non-detectable, wear and abrasion resulting in increased fatigue life, plus it provides for permanent core
lubrication.
Type V is compacted for increased surface contact area between
rope and sheave thus reducing sheave and drum wear.
Super 8 is up to 30% stronger than regular 6-strand EIPS ropes.
Check listings for details.
Python Super 8 is NOT rotation resistant or non-rotating
Standard:
DIN 2078/3051 where applicable
-8-
Wire Ropes
Python Super 8
Overhead Crane Wire Rope
Breaking Strengths
Note: The maximum CAPACITY, WORKING LOAD LIMIT
(WLL), or LINE PULL of the rope usually is 1/5 of the below
stated values. For specific information consult the standards
applicable to your rope application.
Construction: 8 x 25 Filler
8-strand overhead crane wire rope with a plastic coated core
to prevent inner undetectable fatigue breaks. The plastic
coating also increases fatigue life and ensures permanent
core lubrication. Type Super V is a compacted rope for better
abrasion resistance and increased strength.
Python Super-8 is available in right- and in left lay configurations to adopt to the corresponding drum groove direction.
Furthermore, using right- and left hand rope on the same
crane results in a rope system which is very stable against
block twisting.
EIPS
EEIPS
Weight
per foot
lbs*
7/16
1/2
9/16
10.3
13.7
17.4
15.1
19.1
16.6
21.1
.29
.47
.59
5/8
3/4
7/8
21.7
30.6
41.1
23.9
33.7
45.2
26.4
37.2
49.9
.74
1.05
1.40
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
54.8
69.4
86.9
60.3
76.4
95.7
66.5
84.2
105.5
1.87
2.37
2.97
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-5/8
103.4
122.6
144.8
113.8
134.9
159.4
125.5
148.7
175.7
3.53
4.19
4.95
1-3/4
164.4
180.9
199.4
5.61
-9-
Minimum Strength in kn
Super 8 R Super 8 V Super 8 V
Weight
per mtr
kgs*
10
11
12
75.6
91.4
108.8
119.8
132.0
.43
.52
.62
13
14
15
127.7
148.1
170.0
140.6
163.0
187.1
154.9
179.6
206.2
.73
.84
.97
16
17
18
193.4
218.4
244.8
212.9
240.4
269.5
234.6
264.9
297.0
1.10
1.25
1.40
19
20
22
272.8
302.2
365.7
300.2
332.7
402.5
330.9
366.6
443.6
1.56
1.72
2.09
24
26
28
435.2
510.8
592.4
479.0
562.2
652.0
527.9
619.6
718.6
2.48
2.91
3.38
30
32
34
680.1
773.8
873.5
748.5
851.6
961.4
824.9
938.5
1059.5
3.88
4.41
4.98
36
38
979.3
1091.1
1077.9
1200.9
1187.8
1323.5
5.59
6.22
Wire Ropes
Python Multi Hoisting Applications
Main Applications:
10-strand high performance wire rope for overhead cranes as well
as some truck- and container cranes.
Special spin-resistant feature prevents much of the unwanted block
twisting on overhead cranes.
Rope Characteristic:
The core is plastic coated to prevent metal to metal contact
between inner- and outer strands and greatly reduces internal,
undetectable, wear and abrasion. Also, the core is twisted in the
opposite direction of the outer strands making this rope spinresistant and therefore ideal for cranes where both rope ends are
attached to the drum.
Multi is a compacted rope to reduce initial rope stretch and to
increase the outer strand contact area to sheaves and drum. 10
outer strands distribute the load pressures more equally thus
reducing wear of the rope and your equipment.
Compared to 6-strand ropes Multi has increased service life in
many cases up to 5 times and more.
Python Multi is SPIN RESISTANT but NOT rotation resistant
or non-rotating. Used where these demands
are low or moderate. Proper and sufficient
line spacing is required.
Standard:
DIN 2078/3051 where applicable
- 10 -
Wire Ropes
10-Strand Hoisting Wire Rope
Breaking Strengths
Construction: 10 x 19
1/2
9/16
5/8
13.7
17.4
21.8
15.1
19.2
24.0
.48
.61
.77
3/4
7/8
1
30.7
41.1
54.8
33.8
45.4
60.5
1.08
1.45
1.93
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
69.4
87.0
103.7
76.5
96.0
114.3
2.44
3.06
3.65
1-1/2
1-3/4
122.7
164.6
135.3
181.4
4.32
5.79
- 11 -
Minimum Strength in kn
MULTI*
MULTI
Rope
dia.
mm
1960 N/mm2
2160 N/mm2
Weight
per mtr
kgs*
13
14
15
127.9
148.3
170.2
140.9
163.4
187.6
.75
.87
1.00
16
18
20
193.7
245.1
302.6
213.4
270.1
333.5
1.14
1.44
1.78
22
24
26
366.2
435.8
511.4
403.5
480.2
563.9
2.15
2.56
3.01
28
30
32
593.1
680.9
774.7
653.7
750.4
853.8
3.49
4.01
4.56
34
36
38
874.6
980.5
1092.5
963.8
1080.5
1204.0
5.14
5.77
6.43
40
42
44
1210.5
1334.5
1464.5
1334.0
1470.5
1614.0
7.12
7.85
8.62
Wire Ropes
Python HS 9 High Strength Hoisting Power 9
Main Applications:
Super high strength yet super flexible overhead crane wire rope.
Used as original equipment rope and for crane capacity upgrades.
Also used as high strength engineered assembly cable for tension
applications. Type V has little to no initial constructional stretch.
Sizes 11mm and 14 mm in left lay are original equipment ropes
for some DEMAG crane types.
Rope Characteristic:
HS-9 V is compacted to enhance the abrasion characteristic and
to reduce sheave- and drum wear. Type HS-9V in combination
with EEIPS (2160 N/mm2) wire tensile grades increases rope
strength of up to about 50% over regular strength 6-strand types.
HS-9 is constructed from a total of up to 358 single wires compared to 265 single wires in traditional 6x36 wire rope. This results
in a super strong yet super flexible rope.
Although HS-9 is our most successful high strength rope
construction there are precautions we must address before you
select this rope. One is that the direction of lay which must
correspond to drum grooving, the other is that large fleet angles
may cause high strands or core protrusion because the rope will
roll rather than glide into the sheave groove. Any introduction of
torque into (any) wire rope will cause structural damages.
Python HS-9 is NOT rotation resistant or
non-rotating
Standard:
DIN 2078/3051 where applicable
- 11 -
Wire Ropes
9-Strand High Strength Crane
Wire Rope
Breaking Strengths
Note: The maximum CAPACITY, WORKING LOAD LIMIT
(WLL), or LINE PULL of the rope usually is 1/5 of the below
stated values. For specific information consult the standards
applicable to your rope application.
Construction:
9 x 19 Seale (up to7/8")
EIPS
EEIPS
Weight
per foot
lbs*
7/16
1/2
9/16
12.1
16.1
20.4
-17.5
22.2
-19.3
24.5
.40
.53
.67
5/8
3/4
7/8
25.6
36.1
49.2
27.8
39.2
52.6
30.6
43.2
57.9
.84
1.19
1.58
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
65.6
83.2
104.2
70.1
88.8
111.2
77.2
97.9
122.5
2.10
2.66
3.33
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-5/8
123.9
146.9
173.6
132.3
156.8
185.2
145.7
172.8
204.1
3.96
4.70
5.55
1-3/4
197.0
210.2
231.6
6.30
- 12 -
Minimum Strength in kn
HS-9 V
HS-9 V
HS-9 R
Rope
dia.
mm
1960 N/mm2
10
11
12
89.0
107.7
128.1
13
14
15
Weight
per mtr
kgs*
139.1
--153.3
.49
.59
.71
150.4
174.4
200.2
163.3
189.4
217.4
180.0
208.7
239.6
.83
.96
1.10
16
17
18
227.8
257.2
288.3
247.4
279.3
313.1
272.6
307.8
345.0
1.26
1.42
1.59
19
20
22
321.2
355.9
438.3
348.8
386.5
467.7
384.4
426.0
515.4
1.77
1.96
2.34
24
26
28
521.6
612.1
709.9
556.6
653.2
757.6
613.4
719.9
834.9
2.79
3.27
3.79
30
32
34
815.0
927.3
1047.0
869.7
989.5
1117.0
958.4
1090.4
1231.0
4.36
4.96
5.60
36
38
1173.5
1307.5
1252.3
1395.3
1380.1
1537.7
6.27
6.99
Wire Ropes
Python Ultra for engineered applications
Main Applications:
Super high strength wire rope mainly used for engineered cable
assemblies, counterweight ropes, winch lines, boom pendants,
extension- and retraction cables, etc. Overhead crane applications
for sizes above 3/4" (19 mm) may require some restrictions as to
fleet angle and lay direction. Call before you select this rope.
Rope Characteristic:
Standard:
DIN 2078/3051 where applicable
- 13 -
Wire Ropes
10-Strand Ultra High Strength
Wire Rope
Breaking Strengths
Note: The maximum CAPACITY, WORKING LOAD LIMIT
(WLL), or LINE PULL of the rope usually is 1/5 of the below
stated values. For specific information consult the standards
applicable to your rope application.
Construction:
10 x 19 Seale (up to 3/4")
Rope
dia.
inch
1/2
9/16
5/8
18.0
22.8
28.5
19.8
25.1
31.4
.59
.74
.93
3/4
7/8
1
40.2
53.9
71.9
44.3
59.4
79.2
1.31
1.73
2.31
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
91.1
114.1
135.7
100.5
125.8
149.6
2.93
3.66
4.36
1-1/2
1-5/8
1-3/4
1-7/8
160.9
190.0
215.7
252.4
177.3
209.5
237.8
278.3
5.17
6.10
6.93
8.11
- 14 -
Minimum Strength in kn
ULTRA
ULTRA
Rope
dia.
mm
1960 N/mm2
2160 N/mm2
Weight
per mtr
kgs*
12
13
14
142.8
167.6
194.4
157.4
184.7
214.2
.78
.91
1.06
15
16
17
223.1
253.9
286.6
245.9
279.8
315.9
1.22
1.38
1.56
18
19
20
321.3
358.0
396.7
354.1
394.6
437.2
1.75
1.95
2.16
22
24
26
480.0
571.3
670.4
529.0
629.5
738.8
2.57
3.06
3.60
28
30
32
777.5
892.6
1015.6
856.9
983.7
1119.2
4.17
4.79
5.45
34
36
38
40
1146.5
1285.3
1432.1
1586.8
1263.5
1416.5
1578.2
1748.7
6.15
6.89
7.68
8.51
42
44
46
48
1749.5
1920.0
2098.6
2285.0
1928.0
2116.0
2312.7
2518.2
9.38
10.30
11.26
12.26
Wire Ropes
Python Compac 18 Rotation Resistant Wire Rope
Main Applications:
Python Compac 18 is recommended for both multipart load and single part applications where a
medium rotational stability is needed. Use as main- and auxiliary hoist line on GROVE, LINK BELT,
MANITOWOC, TEREX and other US made mobile- and truck cranes. Often used as a single point
line. Large lifting heights will require a tag line to prevent spinning of the load.
2-layer type
Also used very successfully as a pulling rope on underground cable pulling winches.
NOT recommended for construction tower cranes.
Rope Characteristic:
Using the rope to its maximum fatigue life will cause the rope to
deteriorate from the inside out. For this reason we do not recommend
this rope to be used on construction for tower cranes. However,
mobile and truck mounted cranes are operated on a much less
severe duty cycle and it is not expected that Python Compac18 has
to be replaced because of inner rope fatigue but because of other
mechanical damages. Keep in mind that this statement covers
normal mobile crane use only.
Compacted strands provide improved abrasion resistance as
compared with round wire types because of the greater wire and
strand bearing surfaces contacting sheaves and drums.
Python Compac 18 wire ropes are more resistant to the effects of
drum crushing than 19x7 due to the compacted strands and
smoothness of the rope surface.
With 18 strands of 19 wires in all sizes, Python
Compac 18 remains extremely flexible and easy
to handle.
Wire Ropes
Steel Wire Rope,
Rotation Resistant, Compacted
Breaking Strengths
Note: The maximum CAPACITY, WORKING LOAD LIMIT
(WLL), or LINE PULL of the rope usually is 1/5 of the below
stated values. For specific information consult the standards
applicable to your rope application.
Construction:
18 x 19 IWRC, compacted, bright, RRL
Python Compac 18 is recommended where a medium rotational stability is needed. Use as main- and auxiliary hoist
line on GROVE, LINK BELT, MANITOWOC, TEREX and
other US made smaller mobile- and truck cranes. Often used
as a single point line. Larger lifting heights will require a tag
line to prevent spinning of the load and/or block twisting.
NOT recommended for construction tower cranes.
- 16 -
Python Compac 18
(18 x 19 rotation resistant)
Rope dia.
inch
Nominal Strength
tons of 2000 lbs
EIPS
3/8
7/16
1/2
7.6
10.4
14.5
.30
.40
.54
9/16
5/8
3/4
18.4
22.7
32.7
.69
.85
1.25
7/8
1
1-1/8
44.5
58.1
73.5
1.68
2.17
2.74
Wire Ropes
Python Compac 35 Non-Rotating Wire Rope
3-layer type
Main Applications:
Main- and auxiliary hoist line for european type mobile- and for all
types of construction tower- and offshore cranes which require a high
strength rotation resistant rope construction. The rotation resistant
properties make this rope the preferred choice for all single- and
multiple line reeving applications.
Rope Characteristic:
This rope is constructed from 16 outer die-drawn strands over 12 inner
die-drawn strands. The compacted Lang Lay strands reduce
interlocking while spooling onto multiple layer drums as well as inter
strand- and inter layer nicking.
This rope is suited to be used on tower cranes as well as european
made mobile crane models. Python Compac 35 comes with a limited
diameter tolerance of between +2% to +4% to comply with LEBUS
drum criteria. The large number of outer strands distribute the
pressures introduced by sheaves and drum more evenly onto the core
minimizing the danger of unexpected rope failures because of
undetected core deterioration.
Aside from this safety issue Python Compac 35 satisfies the high
strength requirements of late model tower- and mobile cranes which
can NOT be met with neither 19x7 nor 19x19 style ropes.
Recommended to be used on grooved drums.
Python Compac 35 is available in right- AND left hand lay to comply
with OEM specifications (Krupp, Demag, Liebherr etc.)
Python Compac 35
ropes are classified as
NON-ROTATING
- 17 -
Wire Ropes
Breaking Strengths
Note: The maximum CAPACITY, WORKING LOAD LIMIT
(WLL), or LINE PULL of the rope usually is 1/5 of the below
stated values. For specific information consult the standards
applicable to your rope application.
Rope
dia.
inch
14
15
16
9/16
17
18
19
20
21
22
5/8
196
226
253
22.0
25.4
28.5
.96
1.12
1.25
3/4
287
317
358
32.2
35.6
40.2
1.41
1.56
1.76
7/8
402
444
482
45.1
49.9
54.1
1.98
2.19
2.37
527
565
615
59.2
63.5
69.1
2.62
2.81
3.06
23
24
25
26
28
30
1
1-1/8
656
771
892
73.7
86.6
100.2
3.26
3.84
4.44
32
34
35
1-1/4
1-3/8
1006
1086
1148
113.0
122.0
129.0
5.00
5.61
5.92
1-1/2
1221
1276
1371
137.2
143.4
154.1
6.31
6.59
7.08
1470
1483
1553
165.3
166.7
174.5
7.59
8.05
8.43
1839
1969
2156
206.7
221.3
242.3
9.50
10.20
11.10
2-1/4
2356
2554
2771
264.8
287.1
311.5
12.20
13.20
14.30
2-3/8
2923
3150
3390
328.5
354.1
381.0
15.10
16.30
17.50
3632
3850
4078
4349
4630
295.8
432.7
458.3
488.8
520.4
18.80
19.90
21.10
22.50
23.90
4870
5155
5410
5719
5994
547.4
579.4
608.1
642.8
673.7
25.20
26.60
27.90
29.50
31.00
36
37
38
40
41
42
1-5/8
44
46
48
1-3/4
50
52
54
56
58
60
62
64
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
80
- 18 -
1-7/8
2-1/2
2-3/4
3
3-1/8
Wire Ropes
Python Hoist Non-Rotating Wire Rope
3-layer type
Main Applications:
Load line on construction tower cranes. Main- and auxiliary hoist line
for tower- and overhead cranes as well as ship cranes which require
a non-rotating rope for severe dynamic load conditions. Hoist is a
medium strength non-rotating wire rope.
Rope Characteristic:
Constructed from 17 outer strands over a 2-layer 24 strand plastic
coated core. The plastic coating prevents metal to metal contact
between outer- and inner strands and thus nearly 100% reducing the
chance of undetectable inner wire- or strand failures. Plus, the plastic
shield locks in factory applied core lubrication. That is pretty fancy, I
say !
This rope is recommended for applications with high dynamic fatigue
loads where otherwise the core might fail. The plastic core shield acts
like a shock absorber much like in other Python rope types.
Python Hoist requires grooved drums, preferable with LEBUS
grooving.
Python Hoist ropes are classified as NON-ROTATING
- 19 -
Wire Ropes
Non-Rotating Crane Wire Rope
with a plastic coated core
Breaking Strengths
Note: The maximum CAPACITY, WORKING LOAD LIMIT
(WLL), or LINE PULL of the rope usually is 1/5 of the below
stated values. For specific information consult the standards
applicable to your rope application.
Construction:
38 x 7
Class 34 x 7
Rope
dia.
inch
EEIPS
lbs
per
ft
7/16
1/2
9/16
11.9
15.9
20.2
13.2
17.6
21.3
.37
.49
.63
5/8
3/4
7/8
25.3
35.7
47.8
27.8
39.3
52.7
.78
1.10
1.48
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
63.7
80.8
101.2
70.2
89.0
111.5
1.97
2.50
3.13
1-3/8
1-1/2
120.3
142.6
132.6
157.1
3.73
4.42
- 20 -
2160 N/mm2
kg
per
meter
10
11
12
87.9
106.3
126.5
96.8
117.1
139.4
.45
.55
.65
13
14
15
148.4
172.2
197.6
163.5
189.7
217.8
.77
.89
1.02
16
18
19
224.8
284.6
317.1
247.8
313.6
349.4
1.16
1.47
1.64
20
22
24
351.3
425.2
506.0
387.2
468.5
557.6
1.82
2.20
2.62
26
28
30
593.7
688.6
790.6
654.4
758.9
871.1
3.07
3.56
4.09
Wire Ropes
Python Lift High Strength Non-Rotating
3-layer type
Main Applications:
Main- and auxiliary hoist line for high performance mobile-lattice
boom- and for all types of construction tower cranes which require a
super high strength rotation resistant rope construction. This is THE
true NON-ROTATING rope construction.
Rope Characteristic:
This 3-layer rope is constructed from 15 unique oval shaped outer
strands over 24 alternating diameter sized inner strands. The outer
strands of Python LIFT have 5 wires instead of the usual 7. Each wire
is slightly larger for better abrasion resistance. In the inside of each of
these strands we put a aluminum wire during manufacturing; this
aluminum wire has NO function once the rope is in service.
Python Lift is our strongest non-rotating rope construction, both in
terms of strength with fixed AND with the ends allowed to rotate freely.
The gain in strength compared with the same sized 19x7 is an
astonishing 60%.
Python Lift ropes are used where high fatigue resistance coupled with
high strength and excellent non-rotating properties is required; e.g. in
tunnel boring projects, subway construction, etc.
However, we do not recommended this rope to be used on smooth
drums. It works best on LEBUS drums with appropriately sized groove
contours.
Python Lift ropes are classified as NON-ROTATING
- 21 -
Wire Ropes
High Strength Non-Rotating
Crane Wire Rope
Breaking Strengths
Note: The maximum CAPACITY, WORKING LOAD LIMIT
(WLL), or LINE PULL of the rope usually is 1/5 of the below
stated values. For specific information consult the standards
applicable to your rope application.
Class: 34 x 7
High strength super flexible true non-rotating rope. Oval outer strands provide for excellent sheave and drum contact
area. Because of its flexibility it is sensitive to multiple layer
drum crushing and mechanical damages and thus requires
grooved drums; works best on Lebus drum lagging. It is NOT
a good idea to use LIFT on smooth (un-grooved) drums.
LIFT is ALLOWED to be used with swivel.
EEIPS
lbs
per
ft
7/16
1/2
9/16
13.1
17.4
22.1
14.4
19.2
24.4
.38
.51
.64
5/8
3/4
7/8
27.7
39.0
52.3
30.5
43.0
57.7
.81
1.14
1.53
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
69.8
88.4
109.3
76.9
97.5
120.5
2.03
2.58
3.19
- 22 -
2160 N/mm2
kg
per
meter
10
11
12
96.2
116.4
138.6
106.1
128.3
152.7
.47
.57
.68
13
14
15
162.6
188.6
216.5
179.1
207.7
238.5
.79
.92
1.06
16
18
19
246.4
311.8
347.4
271.3
343.4
382.6
1.20
1.52
1.69
20
22
24
384.9
465.8
554.3
423.9
513.0
610.5
1.88
2.27
2.70
26
28
30
650.6
754.5
866.1
716.5
830.9
953.9
3.17
3.68
4.22
32
985.5
1085.3
4.80
Wire Ropes
Python Construct 6 Boom Hoist- and Overhead Crane Rope
Main Applications:
High strength standard 6-strand rope for applications which require a
crush resistant rope to be used on multiple layer winding systems;
e.g. boom hoist on lattice boom mobile- and tower cranes. This rope
has also shown remarkable performance gains as main hoist rope on
port container cranes and on some overhead crane applications.
Rope Characteristic:
Python Construct-6 is a swaged rope which is constructed from
specialty made engineered and sized 6-strand wire rope. The basic
wire rope is already manufactured with purpose intend to be compacted (or swaged) into the finished product. The degree of compacting is carefully selected to ensure the best compromise between
crush- and fatigue resistance. The strength increase compared to
standard 6-strand ropes varies between about plus 10% to 35%
depending on rope diameter.
Python Construct-6 types are available in right- and
left hand lay. Ask for availability from stock.
Standard:
DIN 2078/3051 where applicable.
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Wire Ropes
6-strand compacted wire rope
Breaking Strengths
Construction:
Nominal Strength
in tons of 2000 lbs
EIPS
Weight
per foot
lbs
5/16
3/8
7/16
7.5
10.1
13.1
.25
.34
.44
1/2
9/16
5/8
17.6
20.1
25.8
.59
.68
.87
3/4
7/8
1-1/8
1-1/4
35.2
45.9
70.9
94.8
1.18
1.55
2.37
3.15
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Minimum Strength
1960 N/mm2
kN
Weight
per mtr
kgs
8
9
10
67.1
82.2
98.3
7.5
9.2
11.0
.37
.46
.55
11
12
13
116.2
135.6
156.3
13.1
15.2
17.6
.65
.76
.87
14
15
16
178.5
202.5
229.9
20.1
22.8
25.8
1.01
1.13
1.29
18
19
20
283.1
313.0
342.9
31.8
25.2
38.5
1.59
1.75
1.91
22
24
26
408.6
481.2
561.0
45.9
54.1
63.1
2.30
2.70
3.16
28
30
32
631.2
737.4
843.4
70.9
82.9
94.8
3.52
4.10
4.68
34
36
952.6
1061.8
107.1
119.3
5.34
6.03
Wire Ropes
STANDARD & HIGH PERFORMANCE
Rotation Resistant and
Non-Rotating Wire Rope
When loaded, every wire rope will develop
against rotation.
categories:
Spin-Resistant
(8 to 10 outer
strands)
Rotation Resistant
(11-13 outerstrands)
Non-Rotating
(14 or more outer
strands)
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Wire Ropes
CROSS SECTIONS OF OTHER COMMONLY USED WIRE ROPE
6 x 19 Seale
IWRC
6 x 26 Warrington-Seale
IWRC
6 x 25 Filler
IWRC
6 x 36 Warrington-Seale
IWRC
Compac
631 FC
Compac
631 FC
Compac
625
Compac
621
Compac
819
8 x 19 Seale
IWRC
8 x 36
IWRC
DoPar
825
Python
Super 8
Python
Multi
Python
HS-9
Python
Ultra
1x7
Strand
1 x 19
Strand
7x7
7 x 19
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Wire Ropes
Inspectionthe key to longer, safer wire rope use
Any wire rope in use should be inspected on a regular
basis. You have too much at stake in lives and equipment
to ignore thorough examination of the rope at prescribed
intervals.
The purpose of inspection is to accurately estimate
the service life and strength remaining in a rope so that
maximum service can be had within the limits of safety.
Results of the inspection should be recorded to provide a
history of rope performance on a particular job. On most
jobs wire rope must be replaced before there is any risk
of failure. A rope broken in service can destroy machinery
and curtail production. It can also kill.
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Wire Ropes
Groove
matches rope
Groove too
small, rope
gets damaged
Groove worn
out
Right
.395
.46
.525
.590
10
11
12
14
10.5
11.5
12.6
14.7
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
.65
.79
.92
1.05
15
16
18
20
15.7
16.8
18.9
21
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
1.18
1.31
1.44
1.58
22
24
26
28
23.1
25.2
27.3
29.4
1-5/8
1-3/4
1-7/8
2
1.71
1.84
1.97
2.10
30
32
34
36
31.5
33.6
35.7
37.8
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Wire Ropes
Common
Wire Rope Abuses
Neglect and abuse are the two chief
enemies of wire rope life. One costly form of
neglect is lack of proper field lubrication.
Abuse takes many forms: improper reeling
or unreeling, wrong size or worn sheaves,
improper storage, bad splicing are a few.
Condition of Machinery
Wire rope performance depends upon
the condition of the equipment on which it
operates; poorly maintained equipment will
usually result in reduced rope life.
Effects of Shock-loading
and Vibration
The destructive effects of jerking or
shock-loading are visually noticeable.
Vibration has somewhat the same effect,
and is equally destructive. An individual
shock may be slight, but many rapidly
repeated slight shocks can have the effect
of several large shocks.
Vibration which occurs directly above a
load is often unavoidable. Whipping: of the
section of rope immediately above the load
is also common. In these cases, rapid wire
fatigue is possible. For reasons of safety,
this section should be examined regularly.
Wire rope failure is usually cumulative.
Each repeated overstress brings the rope
nearer to failure. Thus, a wire rope may
become fatigued to a point close to failure
under a heavy load, and actually fail under
a much lighter load.
Overstressing
In any hoisting operation, there should be
no slack in the wire rope when the load is
applied. Otherwise, the resulting stress will
be excessive.
Overstressing can also be the result of
too-rapid acceleration or deceleration. Wire
rope will withstand considerable stress if the
load is applied slowly. As with ordinary twine,
a quick snap will cause overstressing and
breakage. This applies both when starting
to lift a load, and when bringing it to a stop.
Corrosion
Corrosion can seriously shorten wire rope
life, both by metal loss and by formation of
corrosion pits in the wires. These pits act as
stress-concentration points in the wires in
much the same manner as do nicks.
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Wire Ropes
Wire rope left on machines shut down for
long periods of time deteriorates rapidly. To
preserve the rope for future use, it should be
removed, cleaned, and thoroughly lubricated.
Causes of
Corrosion Damage
Pitting, erosion, and surface effects of
many different types can all result in
corrosion damage. Because they tend to
increase corrosion, the following conditions
should be considered and noted when
applicable, during the ordering of wire rope
acid and alkaline solutions, gases,
fumes, brine and salt air, sulphurous
compounds, and high humidity and
temperature. Lubricants are readily
available to reduce the severity of attack of
most of these conditions.
Reverse bending. Running this rope over one sheave and under
another caused fatigue breaks in wires.
Machinery Operation
Some operators are harder on their
machinery than others and as a result they
get shorter rope life. In certain instances,
enough extra work is done to more than
offset the additional wear-and-tear on
equipment and wire rope. The operation
may be more efficient from the production
standpoint as a result, but those in charge
of rope purchases should be made aware
of the probable reduction in rope life and
increased rope costs.
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Wire Ropes
Sheave and Drum dimensions
Recommended Sheave and Drum Contours:
Groove radii minimum: o.53 to .535x d for new rope
Groove radii maximum: o.55 to o.56x d
Sheave Groove depth: 1.5 x d
Suggested
D/d* ratio
Minimum
D/d* ratio
72
42
51
51
45
39
39
39
35
35
41
32
30
30
34
34
30
26
26
26
23
23
27
21
20
20
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Wire Ropes
Rope Strength
Design Factors
The rope strength design factor is the
ratio of the rated strength of the rope to
its operating stress. If a particular rope
has a rated strength of 100,000 lbs. and
is working under an operating stress
of 20,000 lbs., it has a rope strength
design factor of 5. It is operating at
one-fifth or 20% of its rated strength.
Equipment
B30.2
B30.4
B30.5
B30.6
Derricks
B30.7
B30.8
A10.4
Personnel Hoists
6*
2*
A10.5
Material Hoists
6*
Not specified
Not specified
Not specified
*Also remove for 1 valley break. OHSA requires record keeping of wire rope condition.
Note: Current industry recommendations and standards are based upon the use of steel sheaves. The manufacturer of plastic or synthetic sheaves or liners should be consulted for their recommendations on the safe
application of their product, and possible revision in rope inspection criteria when used with their product.
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Not specified
Not specified
Wire Ropes
Wire Rope is a Machine
A wire rope is a machine, by dictionary definition:"An
assemblage of parts...that transmit forces, motion, and
energy one to another in some predetermined manner and to
some desired end.
A typical wire rope may contain hundreds of individual
wires which are formed and fabricated to operate at close
bearing tolerances one to another. When a wire rope bends,
each of its many wires slides and adjusts in the bend to
accommodate the difference in length between the inside
and the outside bend. The sharper the bend, the greater the
movement.
RRL
LRL
RLL
LLL
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