Advantages of compacted wire ropes
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Higher flexibility
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Bigger metallic area
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Higher breaking load thus allowing for smaller diameter 15-20%
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Larger surface contact area
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Lower contact pressure
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Increased resistance to abrasion
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Increased resistance to corrosion (due to outer sealing of the strand)
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Increased resistance to mechanical damages / vibrations
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Increased resistance to shock loading and whipping
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Reduction of mechanical stress on both the rope and the sheave, thus extending the life of both the sheave and the winch drum
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Decrease of damages between the neighboring wraps in multilayer spooling – Better winding on drums
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Significant Cost Reduction due to reduced rope abrasion and increased service life with less maintenance expense