Flex-X 19 PS
Category 2, rotation resistant rope, Compacted smooth design, Crush resistant, Fatigue resistant
Union Flex-X 19 PS is a rotation resistant rope produced by laying 6-strands around a core strand in one direction. Then 12 strands are laid around this first operation in the opposite direction. Smaller diameters typically have 7 wires per strand while larger diameters have 19 wires per strand.
Our Flex-X 19 PS wire rope is designed for multi-part hoisting systems. It reduces block twisting and spools well at high line speeds. Because of its tightly compacted smooth design, Flex-X 19 PS offers more crushing resistance than standard 19x7 rope, higher strength-to-diameter, resistance to bending fatigue, exceptional stability, and reduced wear to sheaves and drums.
Flex-X® vs. standard rope of similar construction:
Flex-X designs reduce drum scrubbing between the lead line and the previous wrap. The smooth contact creates less interference, less metal loss and wire deformation. The increased surface area of Flex-X can be seen in the comparison of the contact points of a standard 6x26WS and Flex-X as shown.
Diameter
(in) | Weight
(lb/ft) | Minimum Breaking Force
(tons of 2000 lbs) |
| 7/16 | 0.42 | 11.8
|
| 1/2 | 0.49 | 15.4
|
| 9/16 | 0.65 | 19.4
|
| 5/8 | 0.78 | 23.8
|
| 3/4 | 1.16 | 34
|
| 7/8 | 1.58 | 46
|
| 1 | 2.05 | 59.8
|
| 1 1/8 | 2.57 | 75.2 |
Should not be used with a swivel. |