Sailboat wire rope is composed of multiple small-diameter metal strands. It sometimes has a core of hemp, another fiber or plastic. NauticExpo offers a large variety of wire rope: for lifelines, multi-filament, etc.
Wire rope is used for sailboat rigging (shrouds, stays, etc.) and lifelines, as well as on other types of vessels.
Wire rope consists of metal strands rolled around each other. Its structure differs with its composition. Multi-filament rope contains several strands, each composed of several filaments.
Choice will depend on the construction and composition of the wire rope, its breaking load, elasticity, length, etc. Wire rope with a fabric core will be more elastic than that with a steel core.
