6×37S Steel Wire Rope

6×37S Steel Wire Rope Sizes:

6×37S Steel Wire Rope Sizes

Nominal Diameter	Weight (kg/100m)			Nominal Tensile Strength of Rope (MPA)
				1570		1670		1770		1870		1960
				Minimum Breaking Load of Rope (kn)
(mm)	NF	SF	IWR/IWS	FC	IWR/IWS	FC	IWR/IWS	FC	IWR/IWS	FC	IWR/IWS	FC	IWR/IWS
6	13.7	13.4	15	18.6	20.1	19.8	21.4	21	22.6	22.2	23.9	23.2	25.1
8	24.3	23.7	26.8	33.2	35.8	35.3	38	37.4	40.3	39.5	42.6	41.4	44.6
9	30.8	30.1	33.9	42	45.3	44.6	48.2	47.3	51	50	53.9	52.3	56.5
10	38	37.1	41.8	51.8	55.9	55.1	59.5	58.4	63	61.7	66.6	64.6	69.7
11	46	44.9	50.6	62.7	67.6	66.7	71.9	70.7	76.2	74.7	80.6	78.2	84.4
12	54.7	53.4	60.2	74.6	80.5	79.4	85.6	84.1	90.7	88.9	95.5	93.1	100
13	64.2	62.7	70.6	87.6	94.5	93.1	100	98.7	106	104	113	109	118
14	74.5	72.7	81.9	102	110	108	117	114	124	121	130	126	136
16	97.3	95	107	133	143	141	152	150	161	158	170	165	178
18	123	120	135	168	181	179	193	189	204	200	216	209	226
20	152	148	167	207	224	220	238	234	252	247	266	258	279
22	184	180	202	251	271	267	288	283	305	299	322	313	337
24	219	214	241	298	322	317	342	336	363	355	383	372	402
26	257	251	283	350	378	373	402	395	426	417	450	437	471
28	298	291	328	406	438	432	466	458	494	484	522	507	547
30	342	334	376	466	503	496	535	526	567	555	599	582	627
32	389	380	428	531	572	564	609	598	645	632	682	662	714
34	439	429	483	599	646	637	687	675	728	713	770	747	806
36	492	481	542	671	724	714	770	757	817	800	863	838	904
38	549	536	604	748	807	796	858	843	910	891	961	933	1007
40	608	594	669	829	894	882	951	935	1010	987	1070	1034	1116
42	670	654	737	914	986	972	1050	1030	1110	1090	1170	1140	1230
44	736	718	809	1000	1080	1070	1150	1130	1220	1190	1290	1252	1350
46	804	785	884	1100	1180	1170	1260	1240	1330	1310	1410	1368	1476
48	876	855	963	1190	1290	1270	1370	1350	1450	1420	1530	1490	1607
50	950	928	1050	1300	1400	1380	1490	1460	1580	1540	1660	1617	1744
52	1030	1000	1130	1400	1510	1490	1610	1580	1700	1670	1800	1748	1886
54	1110	1080	1220	1510	1630	1610	1730	1700	1840	1800	1940	1886	2034
56	1190	1160	1310	1620	1750	1730	1860	1830	1980	1940	2090	2028	2188
58	1280	1250	1410	1740	1880	1850	2000	1960	2120	2080	2240	2175	2347
60	1370	1340	1500	1870	2010	1980	2140	2100	2270	2220	2400	2328	2511

What is 6×37S steel wire rope?

Are you struggling to find a reliable rope for your heavy lifting? Many buyers waste time on subpar cables that fail under pressure, resulting in dangerous, costly delays on-site.

6×37S steel wire rope is a cross-laid construction used for general engineering. It consists of six strands, each containing 37 wires, and is available with either a fiber core or an independent wire-rope core for added strength.

I have seen many procurement officers get confused by rope specifications. Understanding these basics now will save you from major headaches when ordering your next batch of equipment.

What makes the 6×37S construction special?

Do you feel like you are guessing when picking the right wire rope? Choosing the wrong construction leads to rapid wear and frequent replacements, which destroys your profit margins.

The 6×37S construction is a versatile, cross-laid configuration designed for general engineering. Its high wire count provides the flexibility and strength needed for a wide range of lifting tasks, including cranes and hoists.

The “6×37” classification is a standard in the industry. It acts as a reliable workhorse for many lifting jobs. You should focus on the core type to ensure it fits your specific environment. Whether you need a fiber core for flexibility or an independent wire rope core for heavy-duty support, this construction offers a balance of durability and performance.

Feature	Description
Construction	6 strands with 37 wires each
Core Options	Fiber Core (FC) or Independent Wire Rope Core (IWR/IWRC)
Common Uses	General engineering, crane ropes, and hoist ropes
Surface Finish	Electric or Hot-Dipped Galvanized

Choosing the right core is critical for your lifting safety. A fiber core offers more flexibility for standard tasks, while an IWR core provides superior resistance to crushing. Always check that your supplier offers the correct core for your specific crane or rigging application to avoid premature failure.

Why is quality inspection vital for your rope?

Are you tired of dealing with fake certifications or late shipments? It is frustrating to pay for high-grade equipment only to receive low-quality products that do not match the labels.

Quality inspection ensures that your 6×37S rope meets safety standards and load requirements. Rigorous testing prevents certificate fraud and protects your workers from dangerous rigging failures on the job.

I know how important it is to get what you pay for. As a business owner, you need partners who provide genuine certifications. You should always verify the technical specs. Never accept a product without confirmation that it matches the intended industrial use. When you buy from a trusted source, you get the peace of mind that your equipment will perform when it matters most. It is your responsibility to confirm the logistics and payment terms to keep your supply chain moving without delays.

Conclusion

6×37S steel wire rope is a reliable, flexible solution for general engineering. Always prioritize certified quality and the correct core type to ensure safety and long-term performance.