Cross-lay Steel Wire Rope

Cross-lay Steel Wire Rope is constructed so that the wires within each strand run in a different direction from the strands around the core. This arrangement provides stable handling, good resistance to deformation, and dependable performance in lifting, traction, suspension, hoisting, and other industrial operations. Available constructions include 6×7, 6×19, 6×24, 6×37, 8×7, 8×19, and 8×37, allowing you to balance abrasion resistance, flexibility, bending-fatigue performance, and load requirements.

Aosen manufactures steel wire ropes for applications in construction, machinery, mining, ports, transportation, petroleum, marine engineering, and general lifting. Before ordering, you should define the rope diameter, construction, core, lay direction, surface condition, tensile grade, required length, applicable standard, and operating conditions. These factors influence rope performance more directly than diameter alone.

Common Structures

Main spot goods structures: 6×7, 6×19M, 6×24M, 6×37M, 8×7, 8×19M, 8×37M

(Note: The suffix M is the standard ordinary point contact code, different from line contact S/W/Fi structures, and is the exclusive model for layered equal-diameter steel wire twisting.)

Core Structural Features

Steel wire configuration: Only the center wire is thickened, and the steel wires in each layer within the strand have consistent diameters.
Twisting process: Layered independent twisting, with different lay lengths for each layer and similar lay angles, resulting in regular forming.
Stress form: Inner and outer layer steel wires cross and squeeze, forming point contact stress, standard point contact structure.

Custom Steel Wire Rope Service

Rope construction and nominal diameter
Fiber core or steel core, subject to application requirements
Right-hand or left-hand lay
Regular-lay configuration
Tensile strength and mechanical-property requirements
Bright or galvanized surface condition
Lubrication requirements
Cut length, reel length, or coil length
Reel, coil, and export packaging
Moisture-, rust-, and impact-resistant packaging
Required inspection reports or third-party testing
Production according to an agreed international or customer standard

How to Select the Appropriate Construction

Construction	General characteristics	Suitable selection conditions
6×7	Relatively stiff, with fewer and larger wires; provides strong resistance to external abrasion	Consider for applications with limited bending and where surface wear is a greater concern than flexibility
6×19	Balances abrasion resistance, flexibility, and general handling	A practical option for general lifting, hoisting, and mechanical applications with moderate bending
6×24	Typically selected when greater flexibility and easier handling are required	Consider for flexible rope assemblies and applications where the rope must conform readily; final core and strength configuration should be confirmed
6×37	Contains more wires and provides greater flexibility than 6×7 and many 6×19 constructions	Suitable for repeated bending over drums or sheaves when bending-fatigue resistance is a priority
8×7	Eight-strand arrangement provides a rounder rope profile, while the low wire count keeps the strands relatively firm	Consider where an eight-strand geometry is required but excessive flexibility is unnecessary
8×19	Offers an eight-strand profile with a practical balance between flexibility, contact characteristics, and stability	Commonly considered for systems requiring smoother running and frequent interaction with sheaves or traction surfaces
8×37	Combines an eight-strand configuration with a higher wire count for increased flexibility	Consider for repeated-bending applications where the equipment design permits an eight-strand rope and external abrasion is controlled

Product Basic Parameters

Diameter range: Φ6–Φ60mm, all specifications can be customized
Tensile strength: 1570MPa, 1770MPa, 1960MPa, 2160MPa
Mechanical properties: The sum of minimum breaking force meets the standard, and all batches comply with national and industry dual acceptance standards
Surface process: Bright, hot-dip galvanized/electro-galvanized optional, rust protection level can be selected as needed
Supporting rope cores: FC fiber core and IWRC steel core two categories
Executive standard: GB/T 20118-2025

Product Performance Advantages

Excellent flexibility, small bending resistance, convenient and labor-saving for splicing and on-site installation, suitable for simple working conditions with small pulleys.
Simplified production process, high cost-performance ratio for supply, suitable for budget-controlled and non-core stress working conditions.
Strong structural stability, anti-loosening performance meets the standard, not easy to deform during bundling and static fixing.
High adaptability to working conditions, galvanized version is corrosion-resistant, with more stable service life in outdoor open-air scenarios.

Cross-lay Steel Wire Rope Applications

Long lifting heights with freely suspended loads
Single-part hoisting where load rotation is unacceptable
Multi-layer drum winding with severe crushing
Tower cranes and high-rise lifting systems
High-speed elevators
Severe fatigue and high-load cyclic service
Plastic sheaves or specially designed traction grooves
High-temperature applications
Subsea or highly corrosive environments

Packaging, Logistics and Delivery

Customized Packaging
Packaging is customized according to rope diameter, length and transportation method: standard wooden reels, iron-wood reels, and iron reels; internally wrapped with special moisture-proof and rust-proof paper, and fully covered with PE waterproof film on the outer layer, avoiding transportation collision, moisture and rust, and rope body deformation throughout the process.
Global Logistics
Sufficient spot stock of commonly used specifications in the factory, supporting global shipment by container sea freight and China-Europe freight trains, suitable for small-batch scattered procurement and large-batch centralized procurement orders, with strict fulfillment and on-time delivery.
Delivery Service
Supports customized processing of specifications, length, surface process, and rope core. Production and quality inspection are carried out strictly according to contract parameters, with full-process traceability, precise delivery as required, and product quality certificates provided with the goods.

Cross-lay Steel Wire Rope Manufacturer

Integrated Raw Material Supply: Steel raw materials are sourced from Aosen Special Steel Group, supporting stable supply, consistent quality, and batch traceability.
Complete Production Chain: Production covers wire-rod processing, phosphating, drawing, heat treatment, strand twisting, rope closing, inspection, and packaging.
Large-Scale Manufacturing: Five production workshops and a 180,000 m² factory support both volume orders and customized production.
Wide Product Range: Steel wire ropes are available in diameters from Φ6 mm to Φ60 mm, covering over 70 varieties and more than 1,500 specifications.
Multiple Rope Constructions: Available options include general-purpose, line-contact, multi-strand, compacted-strand, galvanized, elevator, fan-shaped, triangular-strand, and single-strand ropes.
Custom Production: Rope construction, diameter, core, lay direction, tensile strength, surface finish, lubrication, length, packaging, and applicable standards can be customized.
In-House Quality Testing: Dedicated laboratories can inspect raw materials, dimensions, surface condition, tensile properties, breaking force, and finished-rope consistency.
Third-Party Inspection Support: Independent testing and inspection can be arranged according to project or purchasing requirements.
Application-Based Selection Support: Technical recommendations can be provided according to load, drum and sheave dimensions, bending frequency, lifting height, running speed, and operating environment.
Export Packaging Options: Moisture-resistant, rust-resistant, shock-resistant, reinforced, and customized packaging is available for long-distance transportation.
Quality Documentation: Factory inspection reports and other agreed quality documents can be provided with the order.
Order and After-Sales Support: The service process covers requirement review, feasibility assessment, sample evaluation when required, mass production, delivery coordination, and after-sales response.