Offshore industry steel wire rope

Offshore industry steel wire rope
For the offshore oil and gas marine construction industry, Aulone is the market leader in cutting-edge rope solutions. We provide a wide selection of abandon and recovery (A&R) lines, winch lines, offshore crane ropes, temporary mooring lines, diving bell ropes, and lifeboat ropes in addition to superior steel wire and synthetic ropes. To increase productivity and lower operating costs, we offer the most trustworthy ropes to offshore vessels around the world. We accomplish this by determining the rope that best meets your needs, offering you technical assistance and follow-up service.

Decades of collaboration with system and crane manufacturers have resulted in superior results in our steel wire ropes design, which we continue to strive for. Innovative developments, as well as collaborative efforts with customers and wire material suppliers, have enabled us to consistently produce high performance steel wire ropes: high load capacity, lifetime, wear resistance, and perfect fit to successfully withstand the severe requirements of the Oil & Gas and energy industries. Aulone steel wire ropes are designed to thrive in environments such as deep water, salt water, wind, sand, and so on.

Deepwater/subsea ropes
Ropes for offshore cranes on drilling platforms and wind turbine installation vessels
Ropes used on vessels such as
Ropes for knuckle boom cranes
Ropes for deep sea winches
Ropes for active heave compensation systems
Drilling ropes (drilling systems).

Replacement ropes can only be kept in a limited quantity. As a result, any unexpected rope change necessitates a significant logistical effort. Any unscheduled downtime of a crane, particularly on offshore platforms, results in significant additional costs. These expenses are unnecessary and can be avoided by using a high-performance steel wire rope from Aulone. Furthermore, Aulone crane ropes significantly reduce overall lifetime costs. We understand what is important: flexibility, quality, perfect spooling characteristics, dependability, safety, and longevity. However, if a problem does arise, Aulone's rope professionals will provide you with excellent assistance. Whenever a problem arises, you can contact our network of support technicians via our 24 hour hotline. We make every effort to limit your downtime.

Cranes on offshore platforms must operate as efficiently as possible without running the risk of failing at crucial times. Offshore cranes are characterized by their constant and intense use in harsh environments. Far from the coast, high device availability is very important, while safety and reliability are key considerations for both the used cranes and steel wire ropes.

As a manufacturer of high performance steel wire ropes with a strong presence in the offshore industry, Aulone claims that these ropes make a significant difference, particularly in offshore applications.

Basics of wire rope
The following features distinguish a standard wire rope from a high-performance wire rope. In general, ropes for offshore applications should only be made of galvanized wires. Only this ensures a long service life. Galvanised wires have a far higher base quality than ungalvanised ropes.

the wires being compacted. The breaking forces of compressed ropes are significantly greater than those of uncompacted ropes (up to 30 per cent). A compacted rope enables crane manufacturers to use a smaller wire rope diameter to achieve the same breaking load, which makes a significant difference. Conversely, compacted ropes provide a smooth rope surface, reducing abrasion on the wire rope, sheaves, and drums. Due to their high form stability against lateral pressure, compacted ropes are also ideal for multi-layer spooling. For a flawless outcome, it is crucial to consider the type of compaction technology being applied.

The rope core has been plastic coated. The core should be plasticised to ensure permanent lubrication and less friction between the core and the outerstrands. It is critical to use a plastic that does not absorb water in this situation. During the stranding process, the rope strands are embedded in a synthetic coat. This provides additional protection for the rope core against external influences, extends the rope's lifetime due to constant lubrication, and allows the rope to achieve higher breaking forces due to reduced friction in the rope.

Ropes in use have a significantly longer service life. This is a critical consideration, particularly for offshore cranes. Changing a crane rope is a difficult task, especially in harsh conditions. As a result, it makes sense to use a crane rope for the longest time possible. Furthermore, it is critical to avoid unplanned downtimes of the crane in use, which can result in significant costs due to high day rates. When the total cost of ownership (TCO) is considered, a high performance steel wire rope pays for itself quickly, especially in offshore applications.

Langs lay ropes apply for multi-layer spooling. Ropes in langs lay are recommended for cranes that use multi-layer spooling ropes. These ropes typically have a longer lifetime than ordinary lay ropes and are more flexible, resulting in a better performance on the drum and a higher crush resistance.

To summarize, while the initial investment in a high-performance wire rope is higher, the performance and overall costs over the rope's lifetime provide a better return on investment.

Particular applications
It is critical to select the appropriate rope type based on the application. Non-rotating, high-performance ropes, such as 35WXK7, are used as main and auxiliary hoist ropes in single and multi-layer spooling.

The fact that the rope is non-rotating is critical, especially in offshore crane applications (due to the rope's construction parameters, the rope is 'rotation resistant itself').

This helps to avoid uncontrolled load movements, which can endanger people and goods and, as a result, compromise the overall security of a platform. Another advantage of using a high-performance wire rope is that it has excellent spooling properties for fast winch speeds.

An 8 strand, compacted rope, preferable langs lay for multi-layer spooling - for example, the 8XK26WS-IWRC- will be recommended for boom hoist applications (multi-layer spooling). High radial deformation resistance and flexibility will undoubtedly increase lifetime and safety.

Aulone wire ropes are designed for the needs of an individual crane manufacturer. Riser tensioner ropes are another application for high performance steel wire ropes. Long fatigue life time in relation to bendings, especially on riser tensioner ropes, is a benefit to the customer. These requirements will be met due to the 8 strand and large number of wires.

In conclusion, there are many different types of rope, and it is crucial to choose the appropriate rope for a given application. Prior to making a rope purchase, industry professionals, either from the rope manufacturer or the rope supplier, are the best source of information. They can assess the circumstances in which a particular rope must function on a particular crane.