Since the foundation of the Katradis Group, ropes have been our mainline product.
With more than a 60-year experience in the ropes industry, the Katradis name has become synonymous to excellent quality ropes, supplied to the marine world by an efficient network of worldwide agents and distributors.
We offer a wide range of Rope Constructions & Custom Made Slings, covering the most common type of needs to the most specialized ones, destined for Shipping, Fishing and Industrial purposes.
All ropes supplied by Katradis are very well preformed during all the stages of production, and free from internal stresses.
PREFORMED WIRE ROPES LAST LONGER because they have:
Greater resistance to fatigue
Better distribution of the load among strands
Greater flexibility
Less tendency to kink.
Greater safety in handling because the wires that break after long wear do not protrude neither damage adjacent wires.All our wire ropes are grade 1770N/mm2.
HOW TO ORDER A WIRE ROPE In ordering a wire rope be sure to give complete information. The following would be a typical order : 200mtrs. 24mm, 6 X 36 FC.
Length: State the exact length desired. In ordering end fittings such as thimbles, links or hooks spliced in, give exact length from bearing to bearing or end rope, or submit a sketch with dimensions.
Diameter: The true diameter of a wire rope is the diameter of a circle which will enclose it . In using the caliper to determine the diameter , be careful to avoid measuring across the adjacent strands (page 8).
Construction: Advice whether 6 X 19, 6 X 25F, 4 X 39, 8 X 19, or other.
Lay: State definitely whether Regular (right hand or left hand), or Lang Lay (right hand or left hand) is required; if it is uncertain, consult our sales department. Standard practice is to furnish Right Hand Regular (ordinary) Lay, but if Left Hand Regular (ordinary) Lay is required for cable tool drilling or some other purpose, be sure to state.
Core: Indicate whether Fiber Core (FC) or Independent Wire Rope Core is desired.
