Abstract
The process of continuous die drawing has been adapted as the means of production of polymer cores for wire ropes. The cores have a precisely engineered cross-sectional shape, which is produced by the die drawing process. In order to control this shape accurately, the drawing is carried out in two stages, first drawing in a heated circular conical die and secondly in a cooled fluted conical die. A production line has been developed, which produces core at commercially acceptable rates and with precisely controlled dimensional and mechanical properties. The polymer core serves as a replacement for the three strand cores made from natural fibres.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 46-50 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Plastics, Rubber and Composites Processing and Applications |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |