Flex X-6 X

  • Superior performance 6-strand rope 
  • Increased service life 
  • Less sheave and drum wear

Flex-X 6 users receive superior performance and increased service life in many applications compared to the ropes they had previously employed. When compared to conventional six strand ropes, Flex-X 6 ropes provide greater surface area and more steel per given diameter. This increases rope stability and strength. This results in a longer service life and less sheave and drum wear.

Flex-X® vs. standard rope of similar construction:

Flex-X designs reduce drum scrubbing between the lead line and the previous wrap.   The smooth contact creates less interference, less metal loss and wire deformation. The increased surface area of Flex-X can be seen in the comparison of the contact points of a standard 6x26WS and Flex-X as shown.

Flex-X 6 Strength and Weights Chart (inches)

Diameter
(in)
Weight
(lb/ft)
Minimum Breaking Force
(tons of 2000 lbs
3/8 0.32 8.8
7/16 0.41 11.9
1/2 0.55 15.3
9/16 0.70 19.3
5/8 0.86 22.7
3/4 1.25 32.4
7/8 1.67 43.8
1 2.18 56.9
1 1/8 2.71 71.5
1 1/4 3.43 87.9
1 3/8 4.25 106
1 1/2 5.01 125