Marthilo Tradex India Private Limited

SS (Stainless Steel) wire rope is a versatile, strong cable made from twisted stainless steel wires, offering high tensile strength, flexibility, and excellent corrosion resistance, making it ideal for marine, construction, industrial, and architectural uses where durability in harsh conditions (moist, saline, high temp) is crucial. Common grades like SS304 and SS316 provide varying corrosion protection, while constructions (e.g., 7x7, 6x19) and lay types (e.g., Right Hand Regular Lay) determine its performance for specific lifting or rigging needs. 


Key Characteristics:

• Material: Stainless steel (grades like 304, 316), offering superior corrosion resistance, especially SS316 with molybdenum for pitting resistance.
• Construction: Multiple wires twisted into strands, then laid into a rope; common types include 1x7, 1x19, 7x7, 6x19, 6x36, with variations like Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC).
• Strength: High tensile strength for heavy loads.
• Flexibility: Ability to bend and conform to shapes, depending on construction.
• Durability: Resists corrosion, abrasion, and fatigue. 

Common Grades:

• SS304: General purpose, good corrosion resistance, common for many applications.
• SS316: Higher resistance to chlorides and pitting, excellent for marine and harsh environments. 

Applications:

• Hoisting & Lifting
• Marine rigging & sailing
• Architectural & balustrades
• Industrial & construction
• Overhead Electrification (OHE) (Indian Railways)