An Overview of our Wire Rope

Here at Loos and Company, our domestically manufactured wire rope is considered to be the best on the market. However, choosing which type of wire rope is best suited for you can be a difficult process. Loos has numerous materials, constructions, and sizes available, so we hope this guide makes navigating our wire rope options easier.

Materials:

The main materials for our wire rope are stainless steel and galvanized steel. For stainless steel, we have grades 302/304, 305, and 316. Grade 302/304 are very similar materials with great resistance and hardness. Grade 305 has a high nickel content and has corrosion resistance that is comparable to 304 stainless steel. Grade 316 has high tensile strength and great strength and corrosion resistance.

Constructions:

We have a wide range of wire rope constructions. Our main constructions include, 6x25, 6x36, 6x37, 6x42, 7x7x7, and 7x7x19. If you would like to learn more about our various constructions, you can find detail info on our product pages here.

Sizes:

Alongside our numerous materials and constructions of wire rope, we also offer a wide range of sizes. For example, our type 302/304 stainless steel wire rope in 6x25 construction is available in 9 different sizes from 7/16” up to 1-1/4”. Our wire rope sizes each have different weights and break strength. Additional details can be found here.

Now that you have an insight into our wire rope with numerous materials, constructions, and sizes, you can browse our wide range of domestic wire rope on our product page. As a manufacturer, we are also capable of making custom products to fit your specification needs. If you do not see what you are looking for on our wire rope product page, reach out to our sales team by email at sales@loosco.com or by phone at (860) 928-7981 .