1. Heavier: The metal core increases the weight per unit length of the steel wire rope. 2. Slightly less flexible: Due to the more rigid overall structure, at the same diameter, its minimum bending radius may require to be larger, making it less flexible than the FC rope.
Read MoreHigher strength: The metal core itself is made of steel wire and can withstand a significant portion of the tension. Therefore, under the same diameter, the breaking tension of IWRC steel wire rope is approximately 7% - 15% higher than that of FC steel wire rope.
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