Steel Wire Rope ROPETEX S16

Product information "Steel Wire Rope ROPETEX S16"

ROPETEX S16 (and S65) steel wire ropes are the most commonly used type of steel wire ropes in the range from 8 to 38 mm. Both can be used for a variety of applications.

Available as S16 with Fiber Core (FC) or as S65 with Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC). S16 is more flexible but has a lower breaking strength.

S65 is less flexible but has higher strength and is more dimensionally stable, especially when used on sheaves or drums.

Typical applications: 

  • Wire rope sling 
  • Hoisting installations 
  • Lifting rope 
  • Mooring cable 
  • Towing rope 
  • Lifting applications 

Alternatives: 

  • ROPETEX S65 is a very comparable rope with an Independent Steel Wire Rope Core (IWRC) instead of a Fiber Core (FC);


Rope construction: 6x36WS-FC
Marking: According to standard
Temperature range: -40°C up to +100°C
Standard: EN 12385-4
Fill factor: 0,5
RCN: 09
Product number Rope Diameter, Rope lay Finish Tensile strength N/mm² Diameter mm Min. Breaking force kN. Steel area mm² Lubrication Weight kg/m Stock Unit price Buy