RR-W-410 Wire Rope And StrandThis specification covers wire ropes and wire seizing strands see 6.1. This specification does not include all types, classes, constructions, and sizes of wire rope and strand that are commercially available, but it is intended to cover the more common types, classes, constructions, and sizes that are suitable for federal government use.

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RR-W-410G

3.13.1.1 Deck lashing ropes shall have 1 core and 6 strands of 1 fiber center and 6 wires each, totaling 36 wires in the strands.

3.13.1.2 Each strand shall have 1 fiber center and 6 outer wires. Wires in the outer layer shall be of one diameter. Each strand shall be fabricated in one operation.

3.13.1.3 Material. Material shall be carbon steel as specified (see 3.1).

3.13.1.3.1 Finish. Wire ropes shall be of uncoated or coated (galvanized) wires as specified

(see 3.3.5 and 6.2(t-1)).

3.13.1.3.2 Centers and cores. Strand centers and wire rope cores shall be of fiber in accordance with 3.2.1 or 3.2.5.

3.13.1.3.3 Fabrication. Wire ropes shall be preformed in accordance with 3.4.

3.13.1.3.4 Lay. Lay shall be of right regular lay in accordance with 3.4.4.1.

3.13.1.3.5 Dimensions, weight, and strength. Dimensions, weight, and strength requirements shall be as specified in table XXIII.

3.13.2 Type III, marine (cables), class 2, 6 by 12 (running ropes ) (see figure 28 for typical construction). Wire rope grade improved plow steel shall be in accordance with

ASTM A1023/A1023M. Wire rope grade phosphor bronze shall be in accordance with the requirements specified herein.

3.13.2.1 Running rope shall have 1 core and 6 strands of 1 fiber center and 12 wires each, totaling 72 wires in the strands.

3.13.2.2 Each strand shall have 1 fiber center and 12 outer wires. Wires in the outer layer shall be of one diameter. Each strand shall be fabricated in one operation.

3.13.2.3 Material. Material shall be carbon steel or phosphor bronze as specified (see 3.1 and

6.2(u-1)).

3.13.2.3.1 Finish. Wire ropes of steel shall be of zinc coated (galvanized) wires in accordance with 3.3.5.2.

3.13.2.3.2 Centers and cores. Wire ropes shall have strand centers and rope cores of fiber in accordance with 3.2.1 or 3.2.5.

3.13.2.3.3 Fabrication. Wire ropes shall be fabricated as specified (see 3.4 and 6.2(u-2).

3.13.2.3.4 Lay. Lay shall be of right regular lay in accordance with 3.4.4.1.

3.13.2.3.5 Dimensions, weight, and strength. Dimensions, weight, and strength requirements shall be as specified in tables XXIV and XXV.