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To give the safest and longest service, both steel wire and synthetic fibre rope needs to be treated well, correctly selected and of good quality. ICST reports
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New or traditional? Two approaches, both pushing the boundaries, especially for tall tower cranes. Christian Shelton reports
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Rope production to restart at Austria and Italy-based manufacturer in wake of Coronavirus
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Seven US distributors appointed by lifting hook and rigging component manufacturer De Haan
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WireCo WorldGroup appoints Keith White as chief executive officer
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Specialist marine rope provider helps install 1,110 tonne permanent living module on Dolphin Platform
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A new self-monitoring fibre rope is being developed by Wolffkran and Trowis
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American Wire Rope & Sling acquired by Bishop Lifting Products
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The rise of synthetic rope continues, although demand for wire rope remains strong. Christian Shelton reports
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Casar Australia supplies wire rope for Favelle Favco’s M2480D
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Van Beest launches new sizes for Green Pin Tycan fibre lifting chain
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The properties of synthetic rope are making it an appealing alternative to wire rope argues DSM Dyneema, the creator of Dyneema fibre used in rope. Christian Shelton investigates
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FEM guidelines are an early important step in advancing the widespread application of synthetic fibre ropes in the crane and construction markets. Christian Shelton reports
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A goliath crane in Denmark has been re-roped with galvanised Turboplast from Casar
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A synthetic fibre sling for recovery tow applications has been launched by Samson
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MacGregor’s FibreTrac offshore knuckle boom crane will be supplied with a synthetic fibre hoist rope from Lankhorst made with Dyneema fibre
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The application of synthetic fibre hoist ropes is expanding and Cris Seidenather at Lebus International Engineers offers advice on how easy winch refurbishment can be
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Technical committee of FEM product group Cranes and Lifting Equipment is working on a set of guidelines for the safe use of hoist ropes made from synthetic fibres
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The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published a revised version of its publication, Guidance on wire rope integrity management for vessels in the offshore industry
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Rope is available in steel, synthetic and even hybrid versions. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages. Laura Hatton investigates