The Marine industry offers unique challenges which puts a variety of pressures on the performance and durability of certain materials. This is paramount with Marine cables, which require resistance to the environmental and physical challenges of Marine applications.
At Loos and Company, our cable capabilities and customization options are vast. In order to serve the demanding conditions found in the Marine industry, we manufacture Cable, Strand and Wire Rope products in various sizes, constructions, and material options.
Our industry knowledge is what helps make us a trusted source of Marine products for industry professionals and corporations alike. Continue reading below to discover the strengths and applications of three specific constructions we offer: 1×19 Strand, 7×7 Cable and 6×19 Wire Rope.
1x19 Strand
1×19 Strand consists of one straight center wire with 18 wires wrapped around it, for a total of 19. It boasts excellent tensile strength and stretch resistance, but relatively low flexibility. The stiff structure is due to the lack of additional layering or twisting of wires in a 1×19 construction. Despite the lack of flexibility, this construction makes up for it in its ability to withstand high loads, and its durability.
Material Availability
We can provide 1×19 Strand in 302/304 and 316 stainless steel, as well as galvanized steel.
Common Marine Application
Due to the strength and rigidity of a 1×19 Strand, its typical Marine applications include:
- Buoy Moorings: Keeping buoys in place to warn of hazards and keep waters safe.
- Marine Surveying Cables: For geophysical or seismic surveys, this strand is robust enough to carry the weight of underwater sensors.
- Anchoring: Used when high strength is needed to secure or tether a vessel safely to a dock.
7x7 Cable
A 7×7 Cable consists of 7 strands, each of which is made up of 7 wires, making it a 7-strand cable with high levels of flexibility. Along with the flexibility, 7×7 provides moderate levels of tensile strength, and low levels of stretch resistance. The balance of flexibility and adequate strength makes 7×7 a versatile construction.
Material Availability
Our 7×7 Cable is available in 302/304, 305 and 316 stainless steel, Monel 400®, tin over zinc, and galvanized steel.
Common Marine Application
Due to the excellent flexibility, but lower tensile strength and stretch resistance of 7×7 Cable, its common Marine applications include:
- Marine Towing Lines: Ideal for towing lines in smaller vessels, due to excellent flexibility combined with adequate strength.
- Light-Duty Hoisting: Capable of handling hoisting applications in which moderate loads are involved.
- Tethering Cables: Possesses adequate fatigue resistance and strength to be used to tether smaller vessels to docks.
6x19 Wire Rope:
6×19 Wire Rope is made up of 6 strands, each made up of 19 wires. This heavy-duty construction allows for increased strength and durability. The high strength is paired with moderate flexibility, but excellent wear and abrasion resistance. This construction has the durability to handle some of the more demanding environments and applications in the Marine industry.
Material Availability
We offer 6×19 Wire Rope in 302/304 stainless steel, bright carbon steel and galvanized steel.
Common Marine Application
Due to the superior strength, and adequate flexibility of 6×19 Wire Rope, its most common Marine applications include:
- Heavy-Duty Mooring and Towing: Used for secure larger ships to docks, or for larger towing applications due to its strength-to-weight ratio.
- Ship Lifting and Cargo Handling: Commonly used for lifting operations on ships, such as cargo handling or lifting cranes due to its high tensile strength.
- Subsea Research: The combination of strength and fatigue resistance allows our Wire Rope to be used to position research equipment and collect data.
Why You Should Trust Loos and Company for Your Marine Solutions
Our expertise and experience in Marine manufacturing makes us a trusted source for these applications and many more. Our Marine capabilities span far beyond Strand, Cable and Wire Rope. Our Cable Assemblies, Fine Wire, Shaped Wire and Welding Wire from Central Wire Group of Companies are all also capable of handling Marine environments.
For more information on our Marine capabilities, and the many applications of our products within this industry, check out our industry webpage here!
To explore our Marine constructions and capabilities, and to invest in quality and strength you can trust in this industry, visit our Strand, Cable, or Wire Rope pages, or Request a Quote with us today here!
