Wire Rope and accessory

Steel Wire Ropes and Accessories for Professionals

Steel wire ropes and their accessories are used in a wide range of industrial, handling, pulling and fastening applications. Depending on the requirements, they can be used to build assemblies, guide a load, secure equipment or form part of certain lifting systems. The choice of components must take into account the intended use, the applied forces and the technical characteristics of each product.

Accel Belgium offers a range of galvanised and stainless steel wire ropes, turnbuckles, wire rope clips, thimbles, connecting links and carabiners for professionals in industry, construction and maintenance. This category gives you access to the main product families and helps you select equipment suited to your installation.

Our Three Main Wire Rope and Accessory Ranges

Galvanised Steel Wire Rope and Stainless Steel Wire Rope

Steel wire rope is used in many applications for pulling, guiding, suspension or certain lifting operations when its design and technical characteristics allow it. Galvanised wire rope provides corrosion protection suitable for many standard applications, while stainless steel wire rope is particularly suited to environments exposed to moisture or requiring increased resistance to corrosion.

The choice of a wire rope depends in particular on its diameter, construction, strength, flexibility and operating environment. For lifting applications, it is essential to select a wire rope and assembly specifically designed for that purpose, with the required technical characteristics and documentation.

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Turnbuckles, Wire Rope Clips and Thimbles

Wire rope accessories are used to create different types of assemblies and terminations. Wire rope clips can be used to form certain loops or fastening systems in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Thimbles protect the wire rope at loop terminations and help maintain its shape. Turnbuckles are used to adjust tension in installations for which they are designed.

These components must be selected according to the wire rope diameter, the forces involved and the intended application. Not all fastening or tensioning accessories are necessarily suitable for lifting loads.

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Connecting Links and Carabiners

Connecting links and carabiners are connection accessories used in many professional assemblies. Depending on their design and intended use, they can be used to connect different components, create fastening points or build removable assemblies.

Their selection should take into account dimensions, closure type, material, allowable loads and operating conditions. For lifting applications, only products specifically designed, identified and approved for lifting should be used.

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How to Choose a Steel Wire Rope and Its Accessories

Choosing a wire rope and its accessories should not be based on diameter or price alone. The complete installation must be considered in order to ensure component compatibility and suitability for the intended use.

• Application: lifting, pulling, fastening, suspension or any other use specified by the manufacturer.
• Applied forces: load, tension, working angles and possible dynamic forces.
• Wire rope characteristics: diameter, construction, strength, flexibility and type of termination.
• Environment: moisture, outdoor exposure, corrosion, temperature or specific operating constraints.
• Accessory compatibility: dimensions, assembly method, strength and manufacturer's instructions.
• Safety requirements: WLL where applicable, markings, instructions and documentation required for use.

Equipment for Lifting, Pulling and Fastening Applications

An accessory designed for fastening or tensioning must not automatically be considered suitable for lifting. For any operation involving a suspended load, each component must be checked to ensure that it is suitable for lifting and that the complete assembly complies with the applicable requirements.

Accel Belgium supports professionals in selecting lifting and handling equipment. For specific requirements relating to wire rope, terminations or connection accessories, our team can help you identify a solution suited to the technical characteristics of your installation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Steel Wire Ropes and Accessories

What is the difference between galvanised steel wire rope and stainless steel wire rope?

Galvanised steel wire rope has a protective coating that helps improve corrosion resistance and is suitable for many standard applications. Stainless steel wire rope provides particularly good corrosion resistance in damp or aggressive environments. The choice also depends on the required mechanical properties and intended use.

Can wire rope clips be used to make a lifting sling?

Wire rope clips should not be used to manufacture a lifting sling unless the product, assembly method and application are explicitly approved by the manufacturer and comply with the applicable requirements. For lifting operations, it is recommended to use slings and terminations specifically designed and identified for lifting.

How do I choose the correct steel wire rope diameter?

The required diameter depends on the application, the forces involved, the wire rope construction and the characteristics of the installation. It should be selected according to the manufacturer's technical data and not solely according to the weight of the load.

Can all connecting links and carabiners be used for lifting?

No. Some models are intended for fastening, connection or other specific uses. For lifting applications, only accessories specifically designed for lifting, with the appropriate markings, technical characteristics and documentation, should be selected.