Which winch rope?

[andy cobb]

Looking at putting some new wire rope on the winch and an online supplier has suggested 6x37 instead of the 6x19 we're currently running.

just wondering if anybody is using it, is it more flexible? Longer lasting? Stronger?

is fibre core OK as long as it's soaked in oil before use to keep moisture out.

 Don't want to fork out a few hundred quid just to find out it kinks up real easily.

[openspaceman]

34 minutes ago, andy cobb said:

Looking at putting some new wire rope on the winch and an online supplier has suggested 6x37 instead of the 6x19 we're currently running.

just wondering if anybody is using it, is it more flexible? Longer lasting? Stronger?

is fibre core OK as long as it's soaked in oil before use to keep moisture out.

 Don't want to fork out a few hundred quid just to find out it kinks up real easily.

The smaller wires won't survive abrasion  from sliders well so I’d stick with 6x19, it's also easier to splice.

 

I preferred hemp cored for the same reason and it's more flexible. Most of mine were also galvanised so resisted rusting quite well but I did occasionally oil them.

[PeteB]

We have put Dyneema rope on some winches with our chippers. Owners report that while expensive, it is very forgiving, much more flexible, stronger and is less liable to damage if spooled incorrectly.