Mining Ropes

Union TufMax

Premium electric rope shovel rope engineered for the extreme abrasion and bending fatigue of surface mining operations. Features compacted strands and heavy plastic impregnation.

Construction
Compacted strand, plastic-impregnated
Diameter Range
38–76 mm
Min. Breaking Force
950–4,200 kN
Standard
API 9A, ASTM A1023, MSHA compliant
Grade
Extra improved plow steel (EIPS)

Technical Specifications

Dimensions & Weight

  • Extreme Abrasion Resistance — Heavy outer wire profile engineered to withstand severe shovel and dragline digging abuse
  • Impact Load Absorption — Designed to handle the sudden shock loads characteristic of mining excavation cycles
  • Extended Ton-Mile Life — Delivers maximum tonnes of material moved per rope installation
  • Field-Proven in Harsh Conditions — Tested and validated in the world’s most demanding surface mining operations

Standards & Compliance

Construction

6×K41SWS compacted, IWRC

Breaking Strength

1,770 N/mm² to 1,960 N/mm² tensile grade

Diameter Range

38 mm – 76 mm

Core

Independent wire rope core (IWRC)

Finish

Bright steel, heavy lubrication

Lay Direction

Right-hand lang lay (zZ)

Applications

Industries and operations where this product is used.

Produkte zum Heben

Mining

Mining operations subject wire ropes to the most extreme abuse profiles in any industry. WireCo's Union brand manufactures hoist, shovel, and dragline ropes purpose-built for the specific demands of surface and underground mining worldwide.

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Documentation

Union Wire Rope Catalog

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