Steel cable is woven from steel wires. Its structure consists of many steel wires. It is processed into a special rope with special properties and can withstand a lot of stretching and bending. Usually, steel cables are used in working situations where bending is not required. At this time, they play an excellent role in maintaining height and stability. They are often used in places such as cranes, ships and bridges. Steel cables are suitable for occasions where heavy objects need to be supported because they can withstand great forces and are not easy to break. At the same time, steel cables are also a very safe hanging tool. Because of their reliable strength, they are not easy to cause the hanging objects to fall, which is very safe for the hanging objects.
Steel wire rope is a rope made of a different weaving method from steel cables. It is composed of steel wires, each of which has been specially treated and has the characteristics of high strength, wear resistance and corrosion resistance. Compared with steel cables, steel wire ropes have higher bending requirements and are suitable for working situations where bending directions need to be varied. It is widely used in stage sound, elevators, mines and other occasions where curved support is required. It can also be used to hoist various heavy objects, such as bridges, steel structures, boilers, etc. The advantage of steel wire rope in hoisting work is that it is more flexible than steel cable and its protective covering is more resistant to water damage. Steel wire rope is usually made of multiple steel wires twisted together, and the center line and strands are twisted together. The characteristic of steel wire rope is that it has a high curvature requirement, and the curvature is usually less than 3 times, so it is not suitable for working in a state of small radius bending and repeated bending.
In short, although steel cable and steel wire rope are both made of steel, there are obvious differences in their application occasions and usage properties. The specific choice should be determined according to the actual needs of the occasion.
