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.





Premium electric rope shovel rope engineered for the extreme abrasion and bending fatigue of surface mining operations. Features compacted strands and heavy plastic impregnation.
6×K41SWS compacted, IWRC
1,770 N/mm² to 1,960 N/mm² tensile grade
38 mm – 76 mm
Independent wire rope core (IWRC)
Bright steel, heavy lubrication
Right-hand lang lay (zZ)
Industries and operations where this product is used.
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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