Steel wire rope

Kibble Ropes

Low rotating multi-strand ropes used to aid removal of rock via a kibble hoist during shaft sinking.; It has to be strong and corrosion resistant. Mostly, its mode of failure and discard is due to wear, fatigue and bending stresses.; From…

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About this product

Low rotating multi-strand ropes used to aid removal of rock via a kibble hoist during shaft sinking. It has to be strong and corrosion resistant. Mostly, its mode of failure and discard is due to wear, fatigue and bending stresses.

From the datasheet (Kibble Ropes_Shaft Mining.pdf): Note: 1800 MPa and 1900 MPa tensile grades are the only grades suitable for Kibble Ropes. Galvanised Rope only available in 1800 MPa up to 60 mm diameter and 1900 MPa up to 48 mm diameter. Note: Not recommended for use as kibble rope in sizes smaller than 46 mm diameter.

About steel wire rope

Rope made of steel wires twisted into strands, laid around a core, for lifting, hauling and rigging.