8×36WS Steel Wire Rope

Product Overview

Available in three core options—Fiber Core (FC), Synthetic Fiber (SF), and Steel Core (IWR/IWS)—it adapts to everything from standard construction tasks to high-stress applications involving shock loads. Compliant with the GB/T20118-2017 standard, this rope ensures consistent safety and performance, making it a top choice for industries like mining, construction, and maritime. Whether used on an excavator or a ship’s cargo crane, the 8×36WS Steel Wire Rope minimizes downtime and delivers long-term value.

Product Features

Warrington Seale (WS) Structure Benefit

The Warrington Seale (WS) structure is the core of this rope’s performance. By combining large and small wires, it boosts load-bearing capacity without sacrificing flexibility—critical for tasks like wrapping around pulleys or navigating tight spaces. This design also reduces wire-to-wire friction, enhancing fatigue resistance and extending service life in high-use scenarios.

Multi-Core Options for Diverse Needs

The 8×36WS Steel Wire Rope offers three core variants to match specific operations:

Fiber Core (FC): Lightweight and flexible, ideal for standard lifting tasks (e.g., construction site material handling) where maneuverability is key.

Synthetic Fiber (SF): Resists chemicals and oil, making it suitable for industrial environments with exposure to solvents or machinery fluids.

Steel Core (IWR/IWS): Delivers superior shock load resistance and strength, designed for heavy-duty tasks like mining transport or large-scale hoisting.

Exceptional Shock Load Handling

The Steel Core (IWR/IWS) variant excels at managing shock loads—sudden weight spikes common in mining, maritime, and heavy construction. Its rigid steel core absorbs impact forces, preventing rope damage and ensuring safety during high-stress operations (e.g., lifting heavy ore or construction debris).

High Tensile Strength & Abrasion Resistance

Made from premium carbon steel, the 8×36WS Steel Wire Rope boasts impressive tensile strength, handling heavy loads without stretching or breaking. Its outer wires are treated to resist abrasion, protecting against damage from rough surfaces like mine shafts or construction debris—even in daily use.

Global Standard Compliance

Compliance with the GB/T20118-2017 standard ensures the rope meets strict international safety and quality criteria. This simplifies integration into global projects, from European wind farms to Asian ports, giving buyers confidence in its reliability.

Nominal Dlameter (mm)	Approx Weight(kg/100m)				Nominal Tensile Strength(MPa)
					1570		1670		1770		1870		1960		2160
					Minimum Breaking Strength(kn)
	NF	SF		IWR iws	FC	IWR iwS	FC	IWR iws	FC	IWR iwS	FC	IWR iws	FC	IWR IWS	FC	IWR iwS
14	70.0	67.4		85.3	90.2	106	95.9	113	102	120	107	127	113	133	124	146
16	91.4	68.1		111	118	139	125	148	133	157	140	166	147	174	162	191
18	116	111		141	149	176	159	187	168	198	178	210	186	220	205	242
20	143	138		174	184	217	196	231	207	245	219	259	230	271	253	299
22	173	166		211	223	263	237	280	251	296	265	313	278	328	306	362
24	206	198		251	265	313	282	333	299	353	316	373	331	391	365	430
26	241	233		294	311	367	331	391	351	414	370	437	388	458	428	505
28	280	270		341	361	426	384	453	407	480	430	507	450	532	496	586
30	321	310		392	414	489	440	520	467	551	493	582	517	610	570	673
32	366	352		445	471	556	501	592	531	627	561	663	588	694	648	765
34	413	398		503	532	628	566	668	600	708	633	748	664	784	732	864
36	463	446		564	596	704	634	749	672	794	710	839	744	879	820	969
38	516	497		628	664	784	707	834	749	884	791	934	829	979	914	1080
40	571	550		696	736	869	783	925	830	980	877	1040	919	1090	1010	1230
42	630	607		767	811	958	863	1020	915	1080	967	1140	1010	1200	1120	1320

● Standard: GB/T20118-2017

● For various equipment of lfting, hoisting and dragging, the rope with steel core may be used under the shock load.

Applications

The 8×36WS Steel Wire Rope serves a wide range of industrial needs, with key applications including:

It works with forklifts, tower cranes, and overhead lifts, supporting lifting tasks like moving steel beams, concrete, and machinery parts on construction sites.

The Steel Core (IWR/IWS) variant is perfect for hoisting operations—such as lifting ore in mines, lowering equipment into wells, or raising cargo onto ships.

Its abrasion resistance and strength make it ideal for dragging heavy loads, like pulling construction debris across job sites or moving timber in logging operations.

Mines rely on its shock load resistance and durability for tasks like transporting ore via conveyors or hoisting equipment down narrow shafts.

With corrosion-resistant properties (especially in SF or IWR variants), it’s suitable for shipboard hoisting—including loading cargo, lowering lifeboats, and securing heavy gear on vessels.

FAQ

Why is 8×36WS Steel Wire Rope good for shock loads?

The Steel Core (IWR/IWS) variant’s rigid core absorbs and distributes sudden impact forces, preventing damage. This shock load resistance makes it safer for high-stress tasks like mining hoisting or heavy construction, unlike fiber-core-only ropes.

Which core option is best for construction lifting?

For most construction lifting tasks, Fiber Core (FC) is ideal—it’s lightweight and flexible. For heavier loads or occasional shocks, choose the Steel Core (IWR/IWS) variant for extra strength.

Can this rope be used in mining environments?

Yes. Its abrasion resistance, tensile strength, and IWR/IWS core’s shock load handling make it durable in dusty, high-impact mining conditions—perfect for ore transport and equipment hoisting.

Does it meet international safety standards?

Absolutely. It complies with the GB/T20118-2017 standard, a global benchmark for steel wire rope safety. This ensures it meets requirements for projects in Europe, Asia, North America, and beyond.

Is it suitable for chemical environments?

Yes. The Synthetic Fiber (SF) core variant resists oils, solvents, and chemicals, making it a great choice for factories or industrial sites with exposure to harsh substances.