Stainless steel wire ropes
1 Scope
This standard specifies the classification, dimensions, mass, technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules, packaging, marking and quality certification of stainless steel wire ropes.
This standard is applicable to stainless corrosion-resistant steel wire ropes (hereinafter referred to as "steel wire ropes") used in purposes of instrument and mechanical transmission, stay rope, slung, shock absorber damping, etc.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated reference, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 2104 Steel wire ropes — Packing, marking and certificate — General requirements
GB/T 4240 Stainless steel wires
GB/T 8358 Steel wire ropes ― Determination of measured breaking force
GB/T 8706 Steel wire ropes — Vocabulary, designation and classification
GB/T 12347-2008 Steel wire ropes — Bending fatigue testing
YB/T 4470 Standard specification for stainless steel rope wire
3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this document, the terms and definitions specified in GB/T 8706 apply.
4 Classification and labeling
4.1 Classification
The steel wire ropes are classified by construction; typical constructions are listed in Table 1 and construction diagrams are given in Annex A. Through the negotiation between the supply and demand parties, steel wire ropes with other construction and specification may be fabricated.
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification and labeling
5 Dimension and mass
6 Technical requirements
7 Test methods
8 Test rules
9 Packaging, marking and quality certification
Annex A (Normative) Construction diagrams of stainless steel wire ropes
