The global market for plastic-coated wire ropes is a key part of the overall wire ropes industry because it is essential for certain heavy-duty applications requiring strength and durability.

The use of synthetic rope as an alternative to wire rope for crane and rigging operations gathers greater pace as Austrian rope manufacturer Teufelberger and Swiss-headquartered equipment manufacturer ...

Crane manufacturers explain to Katherine Weir the reasons behind the move to synthetic rope while Cris Seidenather at Lebus International Engineers offers advice of how easy winch refurbishment can be ...