Mining Wire Rope - Northern Strands, Saskatoon, Canada

Mining Wire Rope

Mining Wire Rope, Attachments & Equipment

Mining Wire Rope - Select an area to learn more:

Sinking Ropes
Hoist Ropes
Balance ropes
Guide Ropes
Surface ropes

Our sister company Fortis offers Mine Hoist Roping & Conveyance Services. Click here for more information.

What Rope is Best for You?

By working with customers in the mining industry, the company has been able to provide products and technical assistance for some of the most difficult and complex hoist installations in the world. Northern Strands offer a full line of wire ropes, regardless of the hoist setup or stage of the mine development.

Wire Ropes for Mining

We have supplied wire ropes for Ground and Tower Mounted Friction (Koepe) Hoists, Drum Hoists, and Blair Hoists. When choosing a wire rope for your hoist, keep in mind that no wire rope can do it all. There are many factors to consider:

Resistance to Drum Crushing
Resistance to Rotation
Strength (also known as minimum breaking force)
Resistance to Fatigue Wear
Corrosion Resistance
Service Life
Rope Flexibility
Rope Diameter
Weight per foot
and the list goes on

As you can see, it is not a simple task, so Northern Strands can help assess the situation and provide a rope solution that best suits your needs.

Sinking Ropes

For Sinking ropes, a rotation resistant rope is required. As the shaft gets deeper, the resistance to rotation becomes critical, so we can help design a rope that will perform as expected or better.

Compacted 35x7

Features:

Recommended for Sinking
Recommended for Multiple Layer Winding
Non-rotating
Compacted Inner and Outer strands
Extremely High Breaking Force
High Radial Stiffness
Excellent Rotational Stability

Grade Options

1770 N/mm2
1960 N/mm2
2160 N/mm2

Wire Finishes

Bright
Galvanized
Zinc Aluminum Alloy

Option: Plastic Encased Core

Construction 24x17 Hoist, Sinking, or Balance Rope

Features:

For Use on Drum or Blair Hoists
For Use on Friction Hoist (up to 35mm)
Use as Sinking Rope
Use as Balance Rope when Not Compacted
Rotation Resistant
High Breaking Strength
Very High Resistance to Fatigue

Grade Options

1770 N/mm2
1960 N/mm2
2160 N/mm2

Wire Finishes

Bright
Galvanized
Zinc Aluminum Alloy

Option: Non-compacted Balance Rope

Full Locked Coil Hoist, Sinking, or Guide Rope

Features:

For Use on Friction Hoist
Use as Sinking Rope on Deep Shafts
Can be Designed for Use as Guide Rope
Non-rotating, Low Stretch, High Strength
Round Smooth Outer Surface
Z-lock Shaped Wires on Outer Layer
Combination of Z-lock, X Lock, or Round Wires for Inner Layers
Available in Various Grade Options

Grade Options

1770 N/mm2
1960 N/mm2
2160 N/mm2

Wire Finishes

Bright
Galvanized

Option: 3 inner X-lock layers

Sinking Ropes

Friction (Koepe), Drum, and Blair Hoist Ropes

There are a variety of wire rope constructions that can be considered for your hoisting operation. Each of these offerings have their own characteristics and advantages.

Compacted 35x7 Hoist Rope

Features:

For Use on Friction, Drum, or Blair Hoist
Non-rotating
35x7 Class
Compacted Inner and Outer Strands
High Load Capacity
High Wear Resistance
High Resistance to Fatigue

Grade Options

1770 N/mm2
1960 N/mm2
2160 N/mm2

Wire Finishes

Bright
Galvanized
Zinc Aluminum Alloy

Option: Plastic Encased Core

24x7 Construction Hoist Rope

Features:

For Use on Friction, Drum, or Blair Hoist
Rotation Resistant
24x7 Construction
Good Rotational Stability
High Flexibility
Good Handling Properties

Grade Options

1770 N/mm2
1960 N/mm2
2160 N/mm2

Wire Finishes

Bright
Galvanized
Zinc Aluminum Alloy

Option: Plastic Encased Core

Compacted 24x7 Hoist Rope

Features:

For Use on Friction, Drum, or Blair Hoist
Rotation Resistant
24x7 Construction
Compacted Inner and Outer strands
Good Rotational Stability
Good Radial Stiffness
Good Resistance to Corrosion

Grade Options

1770 N/mm2
1960 N/mm2
2160 N/mm2

Wire Finishes

Bright
Galvanized
Zinc Aluminum Alloy

Option: Plastic Encased Core

24x17 Construction Friction Hoist Rope

Features:

For Use on Friction Hoists (>36mm)
Rotation Resistant
24x17 Construction
High Service Life
High Resistance to Fatigue
Low Stretch

Grade Options

1770 N/mm2
1960 N/mm2
2060 N/mm2

Wire Finishes

Bright
Galvanized
Zinc Aluminum Alloy

Construction 24x17 Hoist, Sinking, or Balance Rope

Features:

For Use on Drum or Blair Hoists
For Use on Friction Hoist (up to 35mm)
Use as Sinking Rope
Use as Balance Rope when Not Compacted
Rotation Resistant
High Breaking Strength
Very High Resistance to Fatigue

Grade Options

1770 N/mm2
1960 N/mm2
2160 N/mm2

Wire Finishes

Bright
Galvanized
Zinc Aluminum Alloy

Option: Non-compacted Balance Rope

Full Locked Coil Hoist, Sinking, or Guide Rope

Features:

For Use on Friction Hoist
Use as Sinking Rope on Deep Shafts
Can be Designed for Use as Guide Rope
Non-rotating, Low Stretch, High Strength
Round Smooth Outer Surface
Z-lock Shaped Wires on Outer Layer
Combination of Z-lock, X Lock, or Round Wires for Inner Layers
Available in Various Grade Options

Grade Options

1770 N/mm2
1960 N/mm2
2160 N/mm2

Wire Finishes

Bright
Galvanized

Option: 3 inner X-lock layers

Flattened Strand Hoist or Surface Mining Rope

Features:

For use on Drum, or Blair Hoist
Use on Friction Hoist (Depth < 1000m)
Use for Surface Mining and Drag
Various Wire Configurations Available
Reduces Wear on Sheaves and Drums
Higher Breaking Strength than 6 Strand
High Resistance to Crushing and Distortion

Grade Options

1770 N/mm2
1960 N/mm2
2160 N/mm2

Wire Finishes

Bright
Galvanized

Option: Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC)

Compacted 6 Strand Hoist or Surface Mining Rope

Features:

For Use on Friction, Drum, or Blair Hoist
Use for Surface Mining and Drag
Good Resistance to Wear
Good Resistance to Corrosion
Available with Fiber Core or IWRC
Available with Plastic Encased IWRC
Available with Plastic Outer Cover

Grade Options

1770 N/mm2
1960 N/mm2
2160 N/mm2

Wire Finishes

Bright
Galvanized
Zinc Aluminum Alloy

Option: 6x36 with IWRC

Compacted 8 Strand Hoist or Surface Mining Rope

Features:

For Use on Friction, Drum, or Blair Hoist
Use for Surface Mining and Drag
High Resistance to Wear
High Resistance to Corrosion
Available with IWRC or Special Hybrid Core
Available with Plastic Encased IWRC
Available with Plastic Outer cover

Grade Options

1770 N/mm2
1960 N/mm2
2160 N/mm2

Wire Finishes

Bright
Galvanized
Zinc Aluminum Alloy

Option: Plastic Encased IWRC

Hoist Ropes

Balance (Tail) Ropes

If you have a Friction (Koepe) hoist and you need balance (or tail) ropes, Northern Strands can supply these if different constructions as well.

Construction 24x17 Hoist, Sinking, or Balance Rope

Features:

For Use on Drum or Blair Hoists
For Use on Friction Hoist (up to 35mm)
Use as Sinking Rope
Use as Balance Rope when Not Compacted
Rotation Resistant
High Breaking Strength
Very High Resistance to Fatigue

Grade Options

1770 N/mm2
1960 N/mm2
2160 N/mm2

Wire Finishes

Bright
Galvanized
Zinc Aluminum Alloy

Option: Non-compacted Balance Rope

34 Strand Construction Balance Rope

Features:

Balance Rope when Friction Hoist Used
Rotation Resistant
34x7 or 34x17 Construction
High Flexibility
High Torsional Stability
Customizable Mass

Grade Options

1770 N/mm2
1960 N/mm2
2160 N/mm2

Wire Finishes

Bright
Galvanized
Zinc Aluminum Alloy

Option: Plastic Filled and Coated 34x17

Flat Balance Rope

Features:

Balance Rope when Friction Hoist Used
Guaranteed Service Life
NDT Suitable
Very High Cycle Life
< 18:1 D:d ratio
Strands Separated by Rubber
Galvanized Wires

Balance Ropes

Guide Ropes

For Guide Ropes, Half Lock Coil ropes are the most commonly used product. Full Lock Coil ropes are also a consideration in some circumstances. Northern Strands can help provide the best guide rope for the job depending on the rope diameter, breaking strength requirement, and the mine environment.

Full Locked Coil Hoist, Sinking, or Guide Rope

Features:

For Use on Friction Hoist
Use as Sinking Rope on Deep Shafts
Can be Designed for Use as Guide Rope
Non-rotating, Low Stretch, High Strength
Round Smooth Outer Surface
Z-lock Shaped Wires on Outer Layer
Combination of Z-lock, X Lock, or Round Wires for Inner Layers
Available in Various Grade Options

Grade Options

1770 N/mm2
1960 N/mm2
2160 N/mm2

Wire Finishes

Bright
Galvanized

Option: 3 inner X-lock layers

Half Locked Coil Guide Rope

Features:

Smooth Outer Surface Minimizes Vibration and Conveyance Slipper Wear
Customized to Particular Use
Low Residual Torque
Different Number of Outer Wires Depending on Diameter
Available in Various Grade Options

Wire Finishes

Bright
Galvanized

Guide Ropes

Slope Hoists and Surface Mining

Underground mining ropes are not our only business. Northern Strands can also supply wires ropes for Slope Hoists and Surface Mining. Flattened Strand, 6 strand, and 8 strand are the most common varieties here. The number of wires, level of compaction, and inclusion of plastic are all part of the design process. Because of all the variables, Northern Strands truly has a wide product range.