The development of wire rope, Part II

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A history of the development of wire rope is presented. Some innovations in wire rope patents during the period 1875-1910 are described. Attempts to produce a flexible non-twisting rope with little elongation, the use of triangular strands to give stability, and elliptical stranded non-twisting rope are discussed. Second of three parts.

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A history of the development of wire rope is presented. Some innovations in wire rope patents during the period 1875-1910 are described. Attempts to produce a flexible non-twisting rope with little elongation, the use of triangular strands to give stability, and elliptical stranded non-twisting rope are discussed. Second of three parts.

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Author(s)

Clark, P.R., Societatea Anonima Anglia, Craven & Speeding

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire & Wire Products6(1): 12-13, 34-36 1931

Year

1931