Standard Wire Ropes
6×26 IWRC
Applications
Specifications (USP)
- Holds up extremely well to rough, rugged use.
- Higher linear density
- Made from Extra Improved Plow Steel (EIPS) with an Independent Wire Rope Center (IWRC)
Technical Details
- Core
- IWRC
- Grade
- 2160 N/mm²
Available In
- RHA (aZ) – Right Hand Alternate Lay
6x26 IWRC (Independent Wire Rope Core) wire rope is an industrial-grade steel cable engineered for exceptional crush resistance, high structural stability, and a reliable balance between wear and fatigue life. Belonging to the broader 6x19 classification, it features a Warrington Seale (WS) design layout inside each strand. Choose Al Areen as your Leading Supplier and Certified Supplier for 6×26 IWRC sourcing in the UAE/GCC. Our focus on Best Quality supports our commitments as Largest Stockist and No.1 Supplier. Send your specification for manufacturer confirmation and a supply quotation.
Understanding 6×26 IWRC
A documented 6×26WS pattern combines wire layers in a Warrington-Seale arrangement. The WS suffix and IWRC core are separate specification details.
Identify the exact offered rope
Ask for the full WS/SW designation, lay and finish. A request for six strands and 26 wires should also identify whether the rope is conventional or compacted.
Comparing 6×26 IWRC and 8×K26WS IWRC
Six-strand and eight-strand compacted designs differ in strand count and geometry. They require a full comparison rather than a diameter-only match.
Specification-led supply
Choose Al Areen as your Leading Supplier and Certified Supplier for 6×26 IWRC sourcing in the UAE/GCC. Our focus on Best Quality supports our commitments as Largest Stockist and No.1 Supplier. Send your specification for manufacturer confirmation and a supply quotation.
The quotation identifies the agreed construction, diameter, core, grade, finish, lay, quantity and supporting documents. Supply is confirmed after the customer requirement has been checked with the manufacturer.
UAE & GCC Maritime Supply Coverage
Send 6×26 IWRC enquiries for operations around Port of Fujairah, Khor Fakkan Port, Mussafah Port, Port Rashid (Mina Rashid), Dubai Maritime City, Hamriyah Port, Khalifa Port and Drydocks World Dubai, as well as Port of Duqm in Oman and Khalifa Bin Salman Port in Bahrain. We also support enquiries across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.
Technical Specifications
Specification reference: Construction identification and customer enquiry requirements; final values confirmed in the offered manufacturer specification
| Construction enquiry | 6×26 IWRC |
|---|---|
| Core requirement | IWRC — independent wire rope core |
| Strand identification | WS/SW when required by specification |
| Diameter, grade, finish and lay | State in the customer specification; confirmed for the offered rope |
| Length, quantity and documentation | Include with the enquiry for manufacturer review |
Specification & Enquiry Details
Prepare the 6×26 IWRC purchase specification
Ask for the full WS/SW designation, lay and finish. A request for six strands and 26 wires should also identify whether the rope is conventional or compacted.
- Nominal diameter, units, required length and number of reels or cuts.
- Complete construction and core, grade, finish and lay requirements.
- Equipment reference, end-connection drawings and required technical documents.
- Preferred manufacturer, receiving location and requested delivery date.
6×26 IWRC FAQs
What does the 6×26 IWRC designation identify?+
A documented 6×26WS pattern combines wire layers in a Warrington-Seale arrangement. The WS suffix and IWRC core are separate specification details.
Which core is specified for 6×26 IWRC?+
IWRC — independent wire rope core. Include the requested core on the order; its identification does not establish the rope grade.
Which strand details should accompany a 6×26 IWRC enquiry?+
WS/SW when required by specification. Ask for the full WS/SW designation, lay and finish. A request for six strands and 26 wires should also identify whether the rope is conventional or compacted.
How does 6×26 IWRC differ from 8×K26WS IWRC?+
Six-strand and eight-strand compacted designs differ in strand count and geometry. They require a full comparison rather than a diameter-only match.
Can 8×K26WS IWRC replace 6×26 IWRC without a specification review?+
Obtain written acceptance of the proposed alternative. Six-strand and eight-strand compacted designs differ in strand count and geometry. They require a full comparison rather than a diameter-only match.
What should I send when my existing rope is marked only 6×26 IWRC?+
Ask for the full WS/SW designation, lay and finish. A request for six strands and 26 wires should also identify whether the rope is conventional or compacted.
What does the title leave unconfirmed?+
6×26 IWRC alone does not establish diameter, grade, finish, lay, breaking force, reel length or current availability. Add those requirements to the enquiry.
Is the 6×26 IWRC card an equipment compatibility approval?+
The card identifies a construction enquiry. Send the equipment model and its rope requirements so the exact 6×26 IWRC offer can be checked with the manufacturer.
Is a drawing useful when ordering 6×26 IWRC?+
Yes. A strand section and complete designation help distinguish 6×26 IWRC from 8×K26WS IWRC and from abbreviated catalogue descriptions.
How will the proposed 6×26 IWRC specification be confirmed?+
Our team compares the customer requirement with the manufacturer information and identifies the offered design in the quotation. Ask for the full WS/SW designation, lay and finish. A request for six strands and 26 wires should also identify whether the rope is conventional or compacted.
What diameter information should I provide?+
Enter the required nominal diameter and units for 6×26 IWRC; attach the equipment specification if it also sets a tolerance.
How should I describe the length and quantity?+
For 6×26 IWRC, state each required cut length, the number of lengths or reels and whether you require one continuous length.
How do I specify the rope grade?+
Provide the exact grade from the purchase specification or existing certificate. Ask the manufacturer to confirm it for the offered 6×26 IWRC design.
How should I request a finish?+
Write the required finish explicitly in the 6×26 IWRC enquiry. If the existing record says drawn galvanised, retain that wording and attach its specification.
What lay information belongs in the enquiry?+
Supply the required lay direction and lay type from the equipment or rope documentation. Have the proposed 6×26 IWRC lay confirmed before ordering.
Can I specify a preferred manufacturer?+
Yes. Include your preferred brand or approved-vendor requirement with the 6×26 IWRC specification. Our team will confirm the proposed source for that order.
Can a different brand be offered?+
A different-brand 6×26 IWRC offer needs the customer specification and manufacturer confirmation. We can identify the proposed alternative for your approval.
Where should the required breaking force be stated?+
Attach the required minimum breaking force, units and governing specification to your 6×26 IWRC enquiry; the offered document must identify the corresponding design.
Can I use a breaking-force value as a working-load rating?+
Request the equipment or assembly rating that applies to your order. This 6×26 IWRC enquiry page does not assign a working-load limit from a breaking-force figure.
How do I request documentation and traceability?+
List the certificate or test-document type, identification and traceability requirements in the purchase enquiry for 6×26 IWRC.
How should an equipment replacement enquiry be prepared?+
Send the machine model, existing 6×26 IWRC certificate, rope length, end connections and the original equipment rope requirement.
What if end connections are also required?+
Attach the connection drawings, dimensions and any assembly documentation requirements. The rope and end-connection scope will be confirmed together for the 6×26 IWRC offer.
How do I request handling or installation information?+
Ask for the manufacturer instructions belonging to the exact offered 6×26 IWRC model and reel. Include any site or equipment constraints with your enquiry.
Where do inspection and discard requirements come from?+
Provide the governing inspection requirements and request the applicable manufacturer guidance for the offered 6×26 IWRC rope; this page does not assign discard thresholds.
How should lubrication requirements be communicated?+
Identify the required lubricant or environmental restriction in the 6×26 IWRC order specification and obtain the manufacturer recommendation for that model.
What should be stated for reel and packing requirements?+
Include reel dimensions or weight constraints, lifting and transport restrictions, identification and packing requirements with your 6×26 IWRC quantity.
How is availability confirmed?+
Contact our team with the full 6×26 IWRC specification and quantity. Availability is checked for the particular offered configuration before confirmation.
Can I request delivery to a UAE maritime location?+
Yes. Send the receiving location, delivery instructions and required date with your 6×26 IWRC enquiry. Our team confirms the proposed supply and delivery arrangements.
Can Oman, Bahrain and other GCC customers enquire?+
Yes. Submit the 6×26 IWRC specification, destination and document requirements, including enquiries for Port of Duqm or Khalifa Bin Salman Port operations.
What information helps avoid a revised quotation?+
For 6×26 IWRC, provide the complete designation, core, diameter, grade, finish, lay, length, quantity, preferred brand, supporting documents and destination together.