Development of continuous die drawing production process for engineered polymer cores for wire ropes

A. K. Taraiya, M. Nugent, J. Sweeney, P. D. Coates, I. M. Ward

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)46-50
Number of pages5
JournalPlastics, Rubber and Composites Processing and Applications
Volume29
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2000

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