ISO/TC 105 - Steel wire ropes

This document specifies minimum requirements for spliced eye terminations for wire rope slings. Prototype tests covering the type acceptance of splice methods are also specified in this document.

This document specifies the production methods, specifications, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marks, packing, transportation and storage for pre-fabricated parallel wire strand (PPWS), which are made of hot-dip galvanized or zinc-aluminium coated high tensile steel wires described in ISO 19203.

ISO 3108:2017 specifies a method of tensile test to destruction for determining the actual breaking force of steel wire ropes as given in ISO 2408. It is also applicable for other ropes, unless the International Standard concerned specifically excludes its use, or gives another method.

ISO 2408:2017 specifies requirements for the manufacture, testing, acceptance, packing, marking and issuing of a certificate of quality of wire ropes. It is applicable to round strand ropes and compacted strand ropes made from wires ropes that are uncoated (bright), zinc-coated or Zn-Al coated. It is not applicable to ropes for - mining purposes, - aircraft control, - aerial ropeways and funiculars, and - lifts.

ISO 16841:2014 identifies the different types of pulling eyes prepared at, or attached to, a steel wire rope end for connection to another rope when installing a new rope or re-reeving an existing rope on a machine. It also specifies the minimum requirements for pulling eyes, including their geometry, strength, maximum line pull to which the pulling eye is intended to be subjected and information for use to be provided by the manufacturer. The pulling eyes covered by ISO 16841:2014 are not intended to be subjected to a load when the machine performs a service operation. ISO 16841:2014 applies to those pulling eyes prepared at, or attached to, ends of steel wire ropes conforming to ISO 2408 and ISO 10425.

ISO 16839:2013 specifies a method for determining, by test and calculation, the resistance against lateral deformation of steel wire ropes without axial load. It provides a system of testing in order to qualify wire ropes.

ISO 17558:2006 specifies procedures for the molten metal and resin socketing of steel wire ropes. It also specifies a type testing method for assessing the performance of a socketing system. The procedures described in ISO 17558:2006 are for use with sockets having a strength exceeding that of the minimum breaking force of the rope to be socketed and made from a material that remains unchanged when the socketing media is hot metal.

ISO 21669:2005 specifies a method for determining the rotational properties of steel wire rope.

ISO 17893:2004 defines terms, and specifies a designation system and a classification system, for steel wire ropes.

ISO 4344:2004 specifies the minimum requirements for the manufacture and testing of stranded carbon steel wire ropes used for suspension duty on traction drive and roped hydraulic lifts and for compensation and governor duties on passenger and freight lifts, dumbwaiters, personnel hoists and man lifts moving between guides. It gives the minimum breaking forces for the more common sizes, rope grades and rope classes and constructions. It is applicable to ropes made from bright and galvanized wire finish in various constructions from 6 mm to 38 mm diameter supplied as bulk manufacture and manufactured after its publication date. It is not applicable to ropes for builder's hoists and temporary hoists not running between permanent guides -- whether passenger carrying or not -- or to ropes for cableways.

ISO 10425:2003 specifies the minimum requirements and terms of acceptance for the manufacture and testing of steel wire ropes not exceeding rope grade 2 160 for the petroleum and natural gas industries.

ISO 12076 specifies a method for determining, by test and calculation, the actual modulus of steel wire ropes within a specified load range.

Specifies: a) the dimensional characteristics; b) the mechanical characteristics; c) the conditions with which coatings, if any, shall comply; d) the conditions of sampling and control. Applies to round, bright or zinc-coated wires of nominal diameters between 0,8 mm and 3,5 mm. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (1981).

Specifies: the dimensional tolerances; the mechanical characteristics; the conditions with which the coating, if any, shall comply; the conditions of sampling, control and the terms of acceptance. Does not apply to wire for ropes for special applications. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (1973).

This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 4345:1977), of which it constitutes a technical revision. Specifies the construction and characteristics using natural and man-made fibres. Is not applicable to ropes for mine hoisting purposes. Includes five annexes.

Specifies the type of sling, the working load limit, and the manufacture of slings and sling assemblies. The multilegged slings are constructed with legs of equal nominal length. Slings of unequal leg length may also be constructed, but the rating of such slings requires special consideration by a competent person.

Applies to the regular use of wire sling ropes. For specifications and testing of slings see ISO 7531. The use of wire rope slings is frequently covered by national regulations; these would take precedence over ISO 8792.

Specifies minimum requirements for ferrules made of steel, aluminium or copper. The eye termination may be made either as a Flemish eye or a turn back loop. Prototype tests covering the type acceptance of ferrule-secured systems and routine quality control requirements are also specified.

Cancels and replaces the first edition (i.e. ISO 2262:1972). Applies to thimbles suitable for use with steel wire ropes complying with ISO 2408, having a maximum tensile grade of 1770 MPa, with diameters from 4 to 60 mm. Does not apply to thimbles for use with fibre ropes. Reeving thimbles and solid thimbles are not included.

Gives specifications (concerning diameter, ovality, tensile strength, tests, acceptance conditions) for steel wire to be used for elevator ropes only. Applies to new steel wire of between 0,25 and 1,8 mnm diameter, used solely for manufacture of elevator ropes. Does not apply to steel wires taken from a rope.

Specifies the nature and properties of lubricants used in the manufacture of wire ropes for general purposes. Service dressings and fibre core lubricants are excluded. Includes general and special requirements, qualification tests and quality control.

ISO 2408:2004 specifies minimum requirements for the manufacture and testing of stranded steel wire ropes for general purposes, including lifting equipment such as cranes and hoists. Ropes for slings are also dealt with, and tables giving minimum breaking forces for the more common sizes, grades and constructions of stranded rope presented. It is applicable to single-layer, rotation-resistant and parallel-closed ropes made from wires of uncoated (bright), zinc-coated and zinc-alloy coated finish in rope diameters of up to 60 mm, supplied as bulk manufacture. It is not applicable to ropes for mining purposes, aircraft control, the petroleum and natural gas industries, aerial ropeways and funiculars, lifts or for fishing purposes.

Specifies: a) the dimensional tolerances; b) the mechanical characteristics; c) the conditions with which coatings, if any, shall comply; d) the conditions of sampling and control. Applies to round, bright or zinc-coated wires of nominal diameters between 1 mm and 3,5 mm.

Specifies a range of round-strand steel wire ropes for use where a higher-than-normal strength to diameter ratio is required. Does not apply to ropes for use in: mine hoisting; aircraft controls; deep drilling, aerial ropeways and funiculars; lifts and elevators.

This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 3178:1974), of which it constitutes a minor revision. Annex B, works certificate, has been replaced by a certificate of conformance. Specifies tests on ropes, tests on wires from the rope, certificates, inspection facilities, packaging.

Specifies minimum requirements for spliced eye terminations for wire rope slings. Prototype tests covering the type acceptance of splice methods are also specified.

Specifies a range of steel wire ropes having a nominal diameter between 64 and 205 mm. For smaller nominal diameters see ISO 2408. Unless a specific request is made by the purchaser, the choice of construction within a group shall be left to the supplier's discretion. Ropes for mine winding and airial transportation purposes are not dealt with.

This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 2408:1973), of which it constitutes a technical revision. Specifies the most commonly used wire ropes which are grouped by the number of strands and the number of outer wires in the strands. The choice of construction within a group is generally left to the discretion of the supplier. Certain types of wire ropes are not covered.

Lays down the dimensions necessary for interchangeability, prototype test requirements and quality control of steel sockets for steel wire ropes within the nominal diameter range of 8 to 60 mm. Applies to forged, or machined sockets from solid or to cast sockets. These sockets are not suitable for use in conjunction with locked coil and spiral strands.

Deals with the requirements for materials, method of manufacture and quality control. Includes information on both the required quality of materials and the heat treatment of steel to be used for the manufacture of sockets. With regard to quality control, reference is made to the general requirements indicated in ISO 3189-1. Specifies some other tests, i.e. the dye penetrant method and radiographic and ultrasonic tests to be carried out in addition.

Covers the requirements for materials and methods of manufacture. Details the heat treatment of steel to be used for the manufacture of sockets and indicates its sulfur and phosphorus content. With regard to quality control, reference is made to the requirements specified in ISO 3189-1. Recommends some other tests to be carried out if requested by the purchaser, i.e. the dye penetrant method and radiographic and ultrasonic tests.

Provides guidance on recommended practices for the metal socketing. When socketing ropes which have wire tensile grades greater than 1 960 MPa, special precautions may be necessary and the rope supplier should be consulted. Rope terminations made by ISO 7595 may be used for determining the breaking load of wire ropes in accordance with ISO 3108.

Specifies the characteristics of steel wire ropes used for suspension purposes with passenger-carrying lifts or goods lifts, moving between vertical guides or guides inclined to an angle not exceeding 15 of the vertical. Not included are builder's hoists, and other hoists not running between permanent guides. Describes constructions, diameters and tensile strengths.

Provides guidance on recommended practices for the resin socketing. When socketing ropes which have wire tensile grades greater than 1 960 MPa, special precautions may be necessary and the rope supplier should be consulted. Rope terminations made by ISO/TR 7596 may be used for determining the breaking load of wire ropes in accordance with ISO 3108.

Specifies the regulations for standard designations by means of ropes. Includes designation of ropes, and of characteristics, the symbols used, as well as examples for the designation of steel wire ropes in text and figure.

Specifies definitions, tests and retests, sampling and criteria of conformity as well as acceptance or refusal.

Definitions are given for certain of the terms concerning steel wire ropes. The classification system used is shown by the contents list, and an alphabetical index is provided for detailed reference.

Describes a method of tensile test to destruction. May be used for steel wire ropes for general purposes (see ISO 2408) or other ropes, unless the standard concerned specifically excludes its use, or gives another method. Specifies test piece including test length, testing and test report.