100m Elevator Overspeed Governor Solutions
100m Elevator Overspeed Governor Solutions
E L E V A T O R
11/2007
PFEIFER DRAKO
DRAHTSEILWERK GMBH & CO. KG
RHEINSTRASSE 19-23
D-45478 MUELHEIM AN DER RUHR
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Advantages of DRAKO steel wire rope Contents
• special wire ropes for your application About Wire Ropes
• tested and reliable strand constructions, high adaptation Definitions, Designation and Classification 4
possibilities Elevator Rope Construction 5
• long service life Quality, Testing, Tolerances of Rope Diameter 6
Contact between Rope and Groove, Stand Constructions 7
• DRAKO-made fibre core, constant quality
• low elastic and permanent elongation Rope Selection
• low maintenance costs Ropes for Traction Drive Elevators 8-13
Special Traction Ropes for Smaller Diameters 8
• 100% rope quality control, high quality assurance Ropes with Fibre Core (FC) 9
• fair price performance ratio Ropes with Steel and Fibre Core 10
Ropes with Steel Core (IWRC) 11-12
• high qualified and experienced personnel Compensating Ropes 13
• competent consultation Governor Ropes 13
Ropes for Roped Hydraulic Elevators 14
• reliable service Ropes with Fibre Core (FC) 14
• worldwide sales network Ropes with Steel Core (IWRC) 14
Technical Data
Ropes for Traction Drive Elevators 15-22
Special Traction Ropes for Smaller Diameters NEW! STX 15-16
DRAKO 6 x 19 – FC 17
DRAKO 8 x 19 – FC 18
DRAKO 210 TF 8-Strand Steel and Fibre Core Rope NEW! 210 TF 19
DRAKO 250 T 8-Strand Steel Core Rope 19
DRAKO 300 T 9-Strand Steel Core Rope 20
DRAKO 300 TX 9-Strand Steel Core Rope 21
Special Compensating Ropes
DRAKO 180 B and DRAKO 200 B 22
Governor Ropes 23-24
Ropes for Roped Hydraulic Elevators 25-26
DRAKO 6 x 19 – FC 25
DRAKO 250 H 8-Strand Steel Core Rope 26
DRAKO 300 H 9-Strand Steel Core Rope 26
Rope Terminations
Ferrule Secured Thimble with Eye Bolt 30
Swaged Fitting with Thread 31
Symm. Wedge Socket with Eye Bolt 32
Asymm. Wedge Socket 33
Eye Bolts, Wire Rope Grips 34
Springs for Rope Terminations 35
Elastomer Spring Buffers for Rope Terminations 35
Service
General Services 36
Delivery Programme 37
Ways of Dispatch 38
Warnings 38
Order Form 39
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About Wire Ropes
Definitions, Designation
and Classification
The new European Rope Standards EN 12385-2 (with the above title), Rope class
EN 12385-5 (Stranded Ropes for Lifts) and EN 12385-1 (General
So far each rope construction is governed by rope standards. In the new
Requirements) show some new requirements, we have to learn to come
rope standards similar rope constructions in so-called rope class are
along with.*
summarised, e.g. the rope constructions 6 x 19 Seale, 6 x 19 Warrington
About Wire Ropes
F. i. in the certificate, which has to accompany the rope delivery, it is and 6 x 19 Filler in the rope grade 6 x 19. The rope standards contain tables
required, to comply for the rope designation with the symbols, laid with the technical data of the common rope grade.
down in EN 12385-2. These symbols – derived from English words –
are the same for all European deliveries.
Rope tensile strength grade
For ropes acc. to EN 12385-5 the rope grade adresses the nominal tensile
Symbols for rope cores strength grades of the outer and inner wires of the rope. Additionaly, the
FC = fibre core rope grade defines the minimum breaking force of this rope. Rope grade
2
NFC = natural fibre core 1570 (without the unit N/mm ) means, that all wires of this rope are of the
2
SFC = synthetic fibre core nominal tensile strength grade 1570 N/mm . Rope grade 1370/1770 means,
that this is a dual tensile rope (term of ISO 4344) and that the outer wires of
IWRC = independant wire rope core 2
the outer strands are of 1370 N/mm and the inner wires of the rope are of
2
PWRC = parallel laid fullsteel rope 1770 N/mm nominal tensile strength grade.
These symbols have to be used for the standardized rope designation in the
rope certificate:
Example
13 8 x 19 S – NFC 1370/1770 U sZ
nominal rope Ø 13 mm
8 strands
19 wires per strand
strand construction Seale
naturel fibre core
rope grade
here: dual tensile
2
outer wires: 1370 N/mm
inner wires: 1770 N/mm2
wire finish: bright
lay: ordinarylayright hand
Direction of Lay
Only in very special cases – f. i. unguided or only wire guided counter-
weight – it should be considered to take right and left hand lay ropes.
The influence of the rope torque on the guiding forces of normal elevators
with guide rails is extremely small. It should be much more important to
have a set of ropes out of one production length (left hand and right hand
can’t be out of one production run).
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Quality
As we are specialized on the production of elevator ropes, we are accu- production lines with a very experienced staff of workers. This is one of the
stomed to produce these ropes in big production lengths on one purpose reasons for the high and equal level of DRAKO elevator rope quality.
Testing
About Wire Ropes
All elevator ropes run through a testing procedure, which was developed By this it is ensured that every production length corresponds to the special
especially for DRAKO elevator ropes. Here they are checked in whole length requirements of the DRAKO quality standard.
continuously in respect of diameter, of irregularities in material and closing.
6 x 19 – FC
Ropes for roped Fibre core 6 x 36 – FC ≤8 0 6
hydraulic elevators 8 x 19 – FC
and
compensating 6 x 19 – IWRC
ropes Steel core 8 x 19 – IWRC >8 0 3
9 x 19 – IWRC
This shows, that the diameter tolerances of DRAKO elevator ropes are For traction elevators the following facts are valid:
equal to or smaller than those of the new European Standard EN-12385-5, The service life of the rope becomes the greater,
especially, the international norm ISO 4344. 1. the better rope diameter and sheave radius conform with each other,
The observation of an exact rope diameter has a considerable influence on 2. the fewer the rope diameter decreases during operation,
the service life of an elevator rope.
3. the more uniform the rope diameter remains over the whole rope length
of an elevator.
The points 1–3 are valid for U-grooves, point 2 and 3 also for V-grooves.
A set of ropes is to be taken from the same production length.
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Contact between Rope and Groove
Ropes are not a plain rod with a
circular cross section; in fact they 6-strands 8-strands DRAKO 300 T
appear to be of polygonal cross
section. Therefore the ropes touch
Strand Constructions
Here are information why certain strand and rope constructions are better For rope users, who don’t want to be involved so deeply in rope techno-
qualified for specific applications in elevators. logy, and only want to find simply the best rope for their purpose, there is a
special printed matter as selection-guidance available.
Please ask for it or look at [Link].
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Rope selection
Advantages
• High breaking force
NEW! • Low elastic and permanent elongation
• Low rope diameter reduction under load
• Durable round form of rope and suitable for the use of form grooves.
Application:
Ideal for elevators with small and medium-sized shaft height, highly
D/d ≤ 40 requiring stop accuracy and the smallest traction sheave diameter with
D/d ≤ 40.
Please note:
Rope terminations must be secured against rotation. For greater shaft
heights: ropes should be prevented from untwisting whilst installation.
At rope replacement, the grooves of the drive sheave should be checked
(guage).
Ropes in service are to be relubricated with a suitable lubricant at regular
intervals.
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Ropes for Traction Drive Elevators
Ropes with Fibre Core (FC)
DRAKO 6 x 19 NFC (natural fibre core)
see page 16 Advantages
• big metallic cross-section, i. e. high breaking force compared to
diameter,
• relatively small permanent and elastic elongation,
• low price per meter.
Rope Selection
Application
Example: • for low duty elevators
DRAKO 6 x 19 Warrington – NFC
Please note
These ropes are generally not suitable for grooves with big undercuts.
Please note
The rope quality of this rope construction depends on the quality of the
fibres and the resulting fibre core. This is the reason, why DRAKO is only
using DRAKO-made fibre cores.
As the elevator industry is using ropes for very different purposes, these
ropes consequently differ in their construction, their lubrication and their
rope grades.
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Ropes for Traction Drive Elevators
Rope with Steel and Fibre Core
DRAKO 210 TF
Steel-core rope with 8 outer strands and a combination of steel and fibre
see page 19
core. This special traction rope offers an intended, slightly increased
transverse elasticity by the combined steel and fibre core for adjustment
to special groove requirements and slightly worn-out grooves. Through the
fibre core the additional lubricant-storage capacity is increased.
Rope Selection
Advantages
• Big metallic cross-section, i. e., high breaking force compared to rope
diameter
NEW ! • Slightly deformable cross-section
• Good fatigue bending performance towards slight deflections
• Low permanent and elastic elongation
Application
Special traction rope for more strongly frequented elevators
Please note
Rope terminations must be secured against rotation. For greater shaft
heights: ropes should be prevented from untwisting whilst installation.
At rope deplacement, the grooves of the drive sheave should be checked
(guage).
Ropes in service are to be relubricated with a suitable lubricant at regular
intervals. The combined steel and fibre core does not replace the function
of relubricant.
The relatively higher rope transverse elasticity does not substitute the
re-work when ropes are discarded, nor does it substitute the replacement
of traction sheaves.
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Ropes for Traction Drive Elevators
Ropes with Steel Core (IWRC)
DRAKO 250 T the 8-strand steel core rope
Advantages
see page 19
• rounder than 6-strand ropes,
• flexible, i. e. good fatigue bending characteristic,
• low permanent and elastic elongation,
• low reduction in diameter,
Rope Selection
• high breaking force compared to diameter,
• remains round: good for wide undercuts.
Example:
DRAKO 250 T
Application
Ideal for the medium duty elevator, requiring only minimum maintenance.
Please note
Rope terminations must be secured against rotation. For greater shaft heights:
ropes should be prevented from untwisting whilst installation. At rope replace-
ment, the grooves of the drive sheave should be checked (gauge).
To make correct rope installation easier, especially on high rise installations,
DRAKO 250 T are produced with a double blue marking line.
Advantages
• very round cross-section, i. e. small pressure in the groove,
Example:
DRAKO 300 T • many wires, i. e. flexible, very good fatigue bending life. One of the rea-
sons is, that due to the special configuration of the wires in the strands
and of the strands in the rope, wire crossings are avoided. Therefore the
possibility of inner nonvisible wire breaks is reduced.
• small permanent and elastic elongation. Result: the car is better connected
to the machine (important in high shafts) and it is easier to approach the
floors correctly.
Application
DRAKO 300 T is the most efficient solution as suspension rope for high and
very high elevators and for all traction drive elevators with many deflection
sheaves.
Please note
Rope terminations must be secured against rotation. For big shaft heights:
ropes should be prevented from untwisting whilst installation. The single
blue marking line along the rope enables to control and to rectify this.
At rope replacement, the grooves of the drive sheave should be controlled
(gauge).
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Ropes for Traction Drive Elevators
Ropes with Steel Core (IWRC)
DRAKO 300 TX the 9-strand heavy duty rope for extreme applications
This rope is similar in design to DRAKO 300 T but consists of selected high
see page 21
tensile strength grade wires (rope grade 1960) and has an extraordinary
high minimum breaking force.
The rope thus exeeds the specifications of EN 81-1 and the scope of
EN 12385-5 (maximum rope grade 1770).
Rope Selection
DRAKO is offering this rope to the customers as we foresee the need for
such a product in connection with the increasing number of extra high
elevators within the next decade, where the properties of conventional ele-
Example: vator ropes will not be sufficient. The breaking force of this rope is more
DRAKO 300 TX than 20 % higher than the breaking force of DRAKO 300 T.
Application
The features of this rope are beyond the standard. The product is designed
for those elevators, where conventional ropes cannot be used, due to their
unit weight.
Please note
When planning installation with this rope type, please contact us in advance.
Also this rope comes with a marking line along the rope for easy installation.
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Ropes for Traction Drive Elevators
Compensating Ropes
DRAKO 180 B / 200 B
The purpose and the operating conditions to which compensating (balance)
see page 22
ropes are exposed, differ considerably from those of the suspension ropes
used in the same elevator. DRAKO therefore recommends the use of spe-
cially designed compensating ropes. More lubricant and a different fibre
core as well and additional selection of bigger rope diameters (for less ropes)
and flexible rope constructions, adjusted to the rope diameter result in a
Rope Selection
longer fatique life, smooth running and improved length stability.
But in future it will still be possible to get from DRAKO suspension and
compensating ropes from the same type.
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Overspeed Controller
Governor Ropes
DRAKO 6 x 19 / 8 x 19 – FC – IWRC
These ropes are important functional components of the overspeed controller
see page 23 and 24
and the safety gear. The force is thereby transmitted mainly by friction.
So it is essential, that the lubrication of governor ropes is carefully dosed.
Since the introduction of safety gears for both directions, governor ropes
with higher breaking forces are required, which can be achieved by bigger
rope diameters, by the use of higher rope grades or by full steel ropes.
DRAKO offers all these possibilities.
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Ropes for Roped Hydraulic Elevators
Ropes with Fibre Core (FC)
DRAKO 6 x 19 FC
Advantages
see page 25
• big metallic area, i. e. high breaking force in relation to the ropediameter,
• relatively low permanent and elastic elongation,
• low price per meter.
As only sheaves with round grooves are common in such elevators, ropes
Rope Selection
of rope grade 1770 with the resulting breaking force advantage can also
be used. Carefully dosed ample lubrication results in reduced maintenance
Example: costs and extended fatigue life of the rope.
DRAKO 6 x 19 Warrington – FC
Application
Highly suitable for elevators of average usage, whereby rope grade 1770 is
recommended.
Please note
This rope is not suitable for traction drive elevators.
Application
Ideal for the heavy duty roped hydraulic elevator, requiring only minimum
maintenance.
Please note
Rope terminations must be secured against rotation.
This rope is not suitable for traction drive elevators.
Application
Ideal for fast running drives with high usage and heavy loads.
Example:
DRAKO 300 H Please note
Rope terminations must be secured against rotation.
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Technical Data
approx. approx.
mm kN kg/100 m mm2
4 1960 12,6 6,9 7,9
5 1960 20,0 10,9 12,5
6 1960 29,5 15,7 18,1
DRAKO 250 T
6 1770 26,8 16,4 18,5
6,5 1770 31,5 17,9 21,4
DRAKO 233 T
8 1770 43,1 26,0 30,0
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Elevator ropes will be supplied with servings on both ends, if not specified
otherwise.
Accessories, such as fitting with thread and symmetric wedge socket, 15
are available and can be inquired.
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Ropes for Traction Drive Elevators
Special Traction Ropes for Smaller Diameters
Characteristics preformed, prestretched (medium), bright,
right hand, ordinary lay
Please note special traction ropes outside of EN 12385-5,
EN 81-1, for D/d ≤ 40
DRAKO 6 x 19 W – FC
Nom. Rope Rope Minimum Nominal Metallic
diameter grades breaking force Fmin length mass area
Technical Data
approx. approx.
mm kN kg/100 m mm2
6 1960 24,7 13,2 14,5
DRAKO 6 x 19 W – WSC
6 1960 29,0 14,5 17,9
Elevator ropes will be supplied with servings on both ends, if not specified
otherwise.
16 Accessories, such as fitting with thread and symmetric wedge socket,
are available and can be inquired.
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Ropes for Traction Drive Elevators
DRAKO 6 x 19 – FC 6-Strand Suspension Ropes
Rope diameter Characteristics preformed, prestretched (medium), bright,
6,0 – 6,5 mm and smaller: synthetic fibre core (SFC) right hand, ordinary lay. Lang lay on request
8 mm and bigger: natural fibre core, Sisal (NFC), SFC on request Rope grades available 1570 and 1370/1770
Rope diameter tolerance see page 6
DRAKO 6 x 19 S – FC
Nom. Rope Minimum Nominal Metallic
diameter breaking force Fmin length mass area
Technical Data
1570 and 1370/1770 approx. approx.
mm kN kg/100 m mm2
6 19,0 13,0 13,8
6,5* 22,2 15,2 16,2
DRAKO 6 x 19 W – FC
51) 13,7 9,2 9,9
6 19,8 13,2 14,3
6,5* 23,2 15,5 16,8
8* 35,1 23,6 25,4
9,5 49,5 33,2 35,9
10* 54,9 36,8 39,7
11* 66,4 44,5 48,1
13* 92,8 62,2 67,2
14 108 72,1 77,9
16* 141 94,2 102
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for small goods elevators
DRAKO 6 x 25 F – FC
13* 95,7 63,3 69,3
16* 145 95,9 105
19* 204 135 148
* Preferred diameters, see rope standard EN 12385-5, stranded ropes for lifts and ISO/DIS 4344
DRAKO 8 x 19 S – FC
Nom. Rope Minimum Nominal Metallic
diameter breaking force Fmin length mass area
Technical Data
DRAKO 8 x 19 W – FC
8* 31,6 22,2 23,4
9 40,0 28,1 29,6
10* 49,4 34,7 36,5
11* 59,7 42,0 44,2
12 71,1 50,0 52,6
13* 83,4 58,6 61,7
16* 126 88,8 93,5
DRAKO 8 x 25 F – FC
13* 84,4 58,9 62,5
15 112 78,4 83,3
16* 128 89,2 94,7
18 162 113 120
19* 180 126 134
* Preferred diameters, see rope standard EN 12385-5, stranded ropes for elevators
Technical Data
8 1570 40,0 0,25 28,5
10 1570 61,3 0,39 44,5
11 1570 76,1 0,47 53,8
12 1570 88,3 0,56 64,1
13 1570 106 0,66 75,2
15 1570 137,0 0,86 99,0
16 1570 156 1,00 113,9
Elevator ropes will be supplied with servings on both ends, if not specified
otherwise.
Accessories, such as fitting with thread and symmetric wedge socket, are
available and can be inquired.
14 133 84 96,6
15 153 96 110,9
15,5 163 103 118,4
16* 174 110 126,2
17,5 208 131 151,0
18 220 139 159,7
19* 245 154 178,0
20 272 171 197,2
Technical Data
5 19,2 9,9 11,7
6 27,4 14,3 16,8
8* 49,0 25,4 30,0
9 63,5 32,2 38,9
DRAKO 180 B
Nom. Rope Minimum Nominal
diameter breaking force Fmin length mass
Technical Data
24 292 211
26 342 248
32 518 376
36 656 476
38 731 530
DRAKO 200 B
13 74,3 57,5
16 113 87,0
18 142 110
19 159 123
22 213 165
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DRAKO 6 x 19 S – FC
Nom. Rope Minimum breaking force Fmin Nominal Metallic
diameter length mass area
Technical Data
1370/1770 1570 1770 1960 approx. approx.
mm kN kN kN kN kg/100 m mm2
6 19 – – – 13 13,8
7 – – 29,1 – 17,6 18,8
9 – – 48,1 – 29,2 31,1
DRAKO 6 x 19 W – FC
6 – 19,8 22,3 23,7 13,2 14,3
6,3 – – 24,6 27,2 14,6 15,8
6,5 23,2 23,2 26,2 27,8 15,5 16,8
7 – – 30,3 – 18 19,5
8 – – 39,6 – 23,6 25,4
DRAKO 6 x 19 M – FC
6 – – 19,6 – 12,3 12,9
6,5 – – 23,3 – 14,4 15,3
8 – – 35,6 – 21,8 23,4
DRAKO 6 x 19 S – IWRC
8 – 35,9 – – 26,2 31,3
DRAKO 8 x 19 S – FC
Nom. Rope Minimum breaking force Fmin Nominal Metallic
diameter length mass area
Technical Data
DRAKO 8 x 19 W – FC
6 – – 35,6 – 22,2 23,4
DRAKO 250 T
6,5 – 28,6 – – 17,9 20,9
8 – 43,3 – – 27,1 31,6
9 – 54,8 – – 34,3 40,0
10 – 67,7 – – 42,3 49,4
DRAKO 6 x 19 S – FC
Nom. Rope Minimum Nominal Metallic
diameter breaking force Fmin length mass area
Technical Data
1770 approx. approx.
mm kN kg/100 m mm2
6 21,4 13,0 13,8
9 48,2 29,2 31,1
10* 59,5 36,0 38,4
DRAKO 6 x 19 W – FC
7 30,3 18,0 19,5
8* 39,6 23,6 25,4
10* 61,9 36,8 39,7
11* 74,9 44,5 48,1
12 89,1 53,0 57,2
13* 104,6 62,2 67,2
16* 158,5 94,2 102
DRAKO 6 x 25 F – FC1)
13* 108 63,3 69,3
16* 163 95,9 105
* Preferred diameters, see rope standard EN 12385-5, stranded ropes for elevators.
1)
This rope only on request
DRAKO 300 H – 9-strand steel core rope for roped hydraulic elevators
This rope is not suitable for traction drive elevators! Characteristics preformed, prestretched (medium), bright,
right hand, ordinary lay
Rope grades available 1770
Rope diameter tolerance see page 6
Maintenance of Ropes
For this purpose we recommend the DRAKO special rope lubricants and thus f. i. suitable for use in automatic lubrication equipment.
DRAKO-LUBE or DRAKO-SOL, which are compatible with the basic lubri- Attention: The currently available automatic lubricaters may only be used at
cation. DRAKO-Outdoor as a further alternative has proven to be very a specific elevator for a limited period of time to prevent excess lubrication
worthwile in outdoor applications. It is similar like a paste and becomes and the related risk of rope slip.
liquid in process. Excessively lubricated ropes can be degreased with our special DRAKO-
DRAKO-LUBE and DRAKO-SOL are of low viscosity and transparent. These FLORIDEAL rope degreasing powder, which is chemically neutral.
lubricants are thus able to penetrate even the loaded rope. During stand-
stills, the lubricant will creep back into the gaps between wires, from where
it is expelled during operation.
Product Form Suitable for Container Size Solvent to be used with
DRAKO-LUBE liquid indoor and outdoor 1,0-kg-can Yes Brush, paint roller
2,5-kg-can Yes
5,0-kg-can Yes
DRAKO-SOL liquid indoor spray can 500 ml Yes spray
(12 cans = 1 delivery box) Yes
DRAKO-FLUID SF liquid indoor and outdoor 1,0-kg-can No automatic lubrication
2,5-kg-can No equipment, brush,
5,0-kg-can No paint roller, squirt gun
DRAKO-Outdoor liquid/pasty outdoor 10-kg-can Yes Brush, paint roller
DRAKO-Florideal Rope degreasing indoor and outdoor 25-kg-bag – Gloves
powder 5-kg-plastic bucket –
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Weight watcher – the mobile rope load measurement
Mobile rope load measurement for up to 12 ropes
The rope-tension measuring system embodies a patented measur ing
principle. An individual load sensor is mounted at each rope. The system
can be used with different rope types and diameters. The patented mea-
suring principle allows not only the measurement of each rope-tension, it
also enables you to set the optimum rope-tension very quickly and easily
(integrated software-wizard).
Highlights:
• time saving rope tension setting
• simple weight determination of cab and counterweight
• rope load sensor LSM 1 with quick clamp device
• built-in wizzard for optimum rope tension setting
• suitable for use with different rope diameters and types Ø 6 –16 mm
Maintenance of Ropes
Spring-Balance
Hook 2
Rope
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Technical References
Discard Criteria
The following table shows the discard criteria according to the elevator rope
standards EN 12385 - 5 and ISO 4344
Discard or examination within the time
span prescribed by an expert immediate discard
Rope grade Rope grade Rope grade Rope grade Rope grade Rope grade
Criteria 6 x 19 8 x 19 9 x 19 6 x 19 8 x 19 9 x 19
Average number More than 12 More than 15 More than 17 More than 24 More than 30 More than 34
of wire break among per length of per length of per length of per length of per length of per length of
outer strands lay lay lay lay lay lay
Number of wire break More than 6 More than 8 More than 9 More than 8 More than 10 More than 11
predominantly per length of per length of per length of per length of per length of per length of
in one or two strands lay lay lay lay lay lay
Number of wire break adjacent 4 4 4 More than 4 More than 4 More than 4
Maintenance of Ropes
to another in one outer strand
Intermediate 1 1 1 More than 1 More than 1 More than 1
wire break per length of per length of per length of per length of per length of per length of
lay lay lay lay lay lay
Reduction in rope diameter The values apply only under the following conditions:
The ropes should be replaced if the rope diameter is reduced by more than • the ropes are single layer regular lay ropes
6 per cent based on a rope nominal diameter. (the steel core is not considered a strand layer)
For comparison the discard criteria of the current standards • the friction sheave is of cast iron or steel
The following table indicates whether a rope is to be replaced, based on the (for traction drive elevators)
number of broken wires in the rope section with the highest number of such
• the broken wires are distributed evenly across the majority
fractions. The reference length is 6 x or 30 x the rope diameter. The table
of the strands
complies with the specification of TRA 102 and DIN 15020, Bl. 2.
Rope construction Number of wires in Number of broken wires within Number of broken wires within
outer strands a length of 6 x Ø a length of 30 x Ø
DRAKO 6 x 19 S – FC = 114 wires 6 12
DRAKO 6 x 19 W – FC = 114 wires 10 19
DRAKO 6 x 25 F – FC
DRAKO 180 B (in 6 x 25 F – FC)
DRAKO 8 x 19 S – FC = 152 wires 10 19
DRAKO 250 H, 8 mm
DRAKO 8 x 19 W – FC = 152 wires 13 26
DRAKO 8 x 25 F – FC
DRAKO 250 T
DRAKO 250 H (except 8 mm)
DRAKO 200 B
DRAKO 300 T = 180 – 200 wires 16 32
DRAKO 310 T
DRAKO 180 B (in 6 x 36 WS – FC) = 216 wires 18 35
Please note
• If wire fractures don’t occur in a regular pattern across the majority of If the elevator system contains plastic sheaves, refer to German safety
the strands but are concentrated in one or two strands, the above table instructions for elevators “SR Kunststoffrollen“, as ropes in such systems
is not applicable. tend to show internal rather then external wire fractures. The above table is
• Such ropes must be replaced, if there are 5 or more broken wires to be seen only as a guideline for rope inspection and the decision for rope
adjacent to each other within one strand. discard. Please note that the above figures are never to be considered the
only criteria for rope discard. Any detected changes in the rope must be
• Ropes with excessive crown wear tend to show rapidly increasing taken into account when assessing a rope. The final decision to remove a
numbers of broken wires. rope must be made on the basis of the experience of the assessing person.
Under certain circumstances and depending on the operating conditions, For DRAKO ropes installed in systems outside Germany, the relevant
the machine design and the loads, etc., ropes might have to be replaced, statutory regulations for rope replacement apply, please look also to
even if there are no visible broken wires at the outer strands: ropes with a pr EN 12385-3 Annex C.
diameter reduction of more than 6% (from nominal diameter) even in only
a short section must be immediately removed.
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Rope Terminations
Please note:
The elevator rope constructions shown in this catalogue have very
different minimum breaking forces. When specifying rope terminations and
springs or spring buffers, their respective maximum applyable force is to
be considered.
Rope terminations are to be secured against rotation.
Anti-Twist Rope Sets (4 mm rope with 2 wire rope grips) are available
ex stock.
Rope Terminations
D
E
L2
L3
a
Eye Bolts
Rope-Ø Nominal Size L3 D E Fmin On request we supply for this kind of rope suspension a complete
d (a x L 2) (approx.) (approx.) accessory kit (unmounted), comprising
mm mm mm mm kN
6-8 M 12 x 260 60 26 50 33,7 Designations Contents
M 12 x 350 150 26 50 33,7 D 1 pressure spring, 2 spring collars, 2 nuts, 1 split pin
M 12 x 500 150 26 50 33,7 FP 1 elastomer spring, 1 washer, 2 nuts, 1 split pin
FP 2 2 elastomer springs, 1 washer, 2 nuts, 1 split pin
9-11 M 16 x 260 120 22 51,4 62,8 FP 3 3 elastomer springs, 1 washer, 2 nuts, 1 split pin
M 16 x 300 150 22 51,4 62,8
M 16 x 350 200 22 51,4 62,8
M 16 x 450 200 22 51,4 62,8
M 16 x 500 200 22 51,4 62,8
M 16 x 600 200 22 51,4 62,8
M 16 x 800 400 22 51,4 62,8
12-14 M 20 x 290 120 27,7 67,6 98
M 20 x 450 200 27,7 67,6 98
M 20 x 600 200 27,7 67,6 98
M 20 x 800 400 27,7 67,6 98
15-17 M 24 x 400 220 27 65 141
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C
small inspection hole in the swaged part of the terminal allows to control
the presence of sufficient inserted rope length.
According to EN 81 it is necessary for such a non standardized termina-
L3
tion system, to demonstrate to an authorized body that it is a system of
equivalent safety like the usual standardized ones. “TÜV Süddeutschland” øA
have certified, on the base of researches at the “Institut für Fördertechnik”
L2
at the University of Stuttgart, that our system of swaged fittings fulfils
the requirements of EN 81-2000 for DRAKO-Ropes with fibre cores as well
as for DRAKO-Ropes with steel core (fullsteel ropes), exception DRAKO
300 TX.
L1
inspection hole
Please note
Rope Terminations
The elevator rope constructions, shown in this catalogue have very different
minimum breaking forces. When specifying springs or spring buffers, their
respective maximum applyable force is to be considered. øB
swaged
nom. Rope-ø
d
Nom. rope thread thread length L3 shaft length L 2 swaged diameter B total length L1 securing hole
diameter d diameter approx. approx. max. approx. diameter C
mm A mm mm mm mm mm
4 M 8 x 1,25 140 140 10,5 185 3
5 M 10 x 1,5 140 140 14,2 194 3
6 M 12 x 1,75 180 180 14,2 243 6
6 M 10 60 236 14,2 308 3
6,5 M 10 60 236 14,2 310 3
8* M 14 160 163 16,18 240 6
8** M 14 200 300 16,18 380 6
10* M 16 160 163 17,87 260 8
10** M 16 200 300 17,87 400 8
11* M 16 160 163 20,55 270 8
11** M 16 200 300 20,55 410 8
12* M 16 160 163 22,38 280 8
12** M 16 200 300 22,38 420 8
13* M 20 160 163 24,30 280 8
13** M 20 200 300 24,30 420 8
16* M 24 160 163 29,30 310 8
16* M 24 200 250 29,30 400 8 31
16** M 24 250 350 29,30 500 8
* special size: when used with springs, then only with Elastomer spring buffers Elevator Ropes 11/2007
** normal size
Symmetric Wedge Socket EN 13411-7 (DIN 15 315)
with Eye Bolt DIN 444
Termination acc. to EN 13411-7 (DIN 15 315) in combination with our eye
bolts fulfil the requirement of EN 81-1, clause 9.2.3, to withstand at least
80 % of the minimum breaking force even when used together with the full-
steel ropes DRAKO 250 H and 300 H.
L1
Rope Terminations
L2
L4
L7
L6
L3
L5
d1 d2
a
Type UM Type D Type FP Type FP 2 Type FP 3
with spring with 1 spring buffer with 2 spring buffer with 3 spring buffer
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Asymmetric Wedge Socket DIN 43 148 (EN 13411-6)
with Eye Bolt similar to DIN 444
Terminations acc. to DIN 43148 only in some combinations of rope
constructions, rope diameters and eye bolts are according to the require-
ment of EN 81-1, clause 9.2.3. (Requirement: withstanding at least 80 %
of the rope’s minimum breaking force). Please contact us in case of any
questions.
L1
Rope Terminations
L2
L4
L7
L6
L3
L5
d1 d2
a
Typ UM
Type KUM Typ KD
Type D Typ
Type FP
KFP TypKFP
Type FP 2 TypeTyp
KFPFP3
mit Druckfeder
with spring mit
with 1 Federpuffer
1 spring buffer mit22spring
with Federpuffern
buffers with
mit3 3spring
Federpuffern
buffers
Rope-Ø Nominal Normal size Type KUM Type KD Type KFP Type KFP 2 Type KFP 3
d Size a L1** L 2* L3 appr. d1 L4 appr. d2 L5 appr. L6 appr. L7 appr.
mm mm mm kg mm mm kg mm mm kg mm kg mm kg
1)
6-7 353 M12 430 300 150 0,948 44 167 1,595 50 51 1,051 79 1,079 107 1,107
1)
8 352 M12 430 300 150 0,920 44 167 1,567 50 51 1,023 79 1,051 107 1,079
1)
9 - 12 351 M12 430 300 150 0,892 44 167 1,539 50 51 0,995 79 1,023 107 1,051
10 - 12 402 M16 440 300 150 1,278 44 173 2,070 57 59 1,454 87 1,482 115 1,510
12 - 14 401 M16 440 300 150 1,250 44 173 2,042 57 59 1,426 87 1,454 115 1,482
1)
12 - 15 450 M20 590 400 150 3,330 50 202 4,840 68 65 3,620 93 3,666 121 3,712
16 - 20 500 M271) 715 500 150 7,740 65 254 10,760
* normal size. Eye bolts with other dimensions L 2 on request.
** total length for the normal size combination
1)
Eye of bolt not acc. to DIN 444.
The socket body is galvanized.
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Eye Bolts
DIN 444
(in combination with symm. wedge sockets DIN 15 315)
d2
a
thread M 10 M12 M 16 M 20 M 24 M 27 M 30**
"a"
L3
Fmin in kN 29,0 42,2 78,5 122,0 176,0 230,0 230,0
L2
d2 10,5 12,2 16 18 22 25 42
s 9 14 17 22 25 27 30
L2 / L3 180/70 200/100 200/100 200/100
130/35 250/150 250/150 250/150
230/70 300/150 300/150 300/150
320*/150 320*/150 320/150
350/150 350/150 350/150 S
400/150 400/150 400*/150
* normal sizes
450/150 450/150 450/150 450*/150 Sizes in bold type are usually available
500/150 500/150 500/150 500*/150 500*/150 ex stock.
Rope Terminations
a
thread M 12 M161) M 20 M 27
"a"
L3
Fmin in kN 42,2 78,5 122,0 230,0
L2
d2 13,5 16 19,5 25,5
s 14 17 20 22
L2 / L3 2002)/100 200/100
250/150 250 /150
300*/150 300*/150
320*/150 320 /150
350/150 350 /150 S
400/150 400 /150 400*/150
1)
acc. to DIN 444
450/150 450 /150 450 /150 2)
galvanized
500/150 500 /150 500*/150 * normal sizes
Sizes in bold type are usually available
600/200 560 /150 600 /200 ex stock.
800 /200
All dimensions in millimeter
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Springs for Rope Terminations
Spring I Spring II Spring III Spring IV Spring V Spring VI Calculation of compression s:
symm. wedge socket 5D 17D
F
EN 13411-7/DIN 15 315 6,5 D 8D 11 D 14 D 20 D 25 D s= [mm]
c
asymm. wedge socket 351 401 450 500 –
EN 13411-6/DIN 43 148 352 402 c = spring factor [kN/mm]
swaged M8 F = spring load [kN]
fitting M 10 M 12 x 1,75 M 16 M 20 M 24 – (same as rope load)
wire-Ø [mm] 4,5 7,5 9,0 11,0 15,0 18,0
outer-Ø [mm] 23,5 43,0 46,0 53,0 65,0 80,0
average
spring Ø [mm] 19,0 35,5 37,0 42,0 50,0 62,0
length
unloaded [mm] 61,5 135,0 135,0 157,5 190,0 155,0
maximum spring load
Fmax [kN] 1,703 3,382 5,930 9,383 14,880 24,525
compressions s [mm]
at spring load Fmax 21,0 47,0 40,5 42,0 32,5 27,0
Rope Terminations
spring factor
c [kN/mm] 0,081 0,072 0,146 0,223 0,458 0,908
D1
D1
d
d
L1
L1 L2
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0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
s [mm] s [mm] s [mm] s [mm]
Type 8FP Type 11FP Type 14FP Type 17FP
PFEIFER DRAKO Elevator Ropes 11/2007
Service
General Services
Technical Assistance
We are prepared to assist you in finding the best solution for ropes,
accessories and ways of dispatch.
Stock Keeping
Continuously we keep on stock more than 80 different rope constructions
and diameters for elevators. Our ready made stock includes approx.
1600 km of rope. From this stock we are in the position to deliver requested
ropes in most cases.
Systemized Deliveries
You need our ropes with additional accessories at site?
We offer customized solutions for ready systemized deliveries.
Homepage
All technical data about ropes and accessories you will find as well online at
our homepage [Link].
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Delivery Programme
Elevator Industry Oilfield Industry
• special ropes of 6-strand and 8-strand construction • rotary drilling lines according to API Spec. 9A
• special ropes with 9 and 10 outer strands for high rise/high speed • swab and bailing lines
installations
• winch lines
• special compensating ropes • percussion drilling lines
• compensating chains and their suspension means • air winch lines
• Ropes for small goods elevators, overspeed controllers and door • logging lines and wires
mechanisms
• ropes for gondola systems with inner electric conductors
Cable ways
Stranded ropes for
Mechanical and Construction Industry
• aerial tramways
• special crane and excavator ropes with 8 and 9 outer strands
• gondolas
• rotation-resistant and non-rotating ropes for electric hoists
• chair lifts
• non-rotating ropes for tower cranes and mobile cranes
• T-bar lifts
• winch ropes, clamshell ropes and pendant ropes
• grooming vehicles
• slings according to DIN 3088 and ISO 8792 according to German, Austrian, Swiss and European regulations
and standards
Service
Mining • Installation on request
• Koepe hoist ropes
• drum hoist ropes Additional
• flat hoist ropes • rope terminations
• flat balance ropes • wire rope socks for cables and ropes
• round balance ropes (multi-layer flat strand ropes) • wire rope with polymer cover
• haulage ropes for monorail conveyors • spiral ropes and strands (automotive industry)
• signal ropes • deep sea research ropes.
• Tiefseewindenseil
Shaft Sinking
• rotation resistant and non-rotating stage ropes Approvals and certifications:
• flat hoist ropes • Approved by Germ. Lloyd, Lloyd’s Register of Shipping
• clamshell ropes • Quality Managementsystem acc. EN ISO 9001
• guide ropes • LOM (Spain)
• direction survey ropes • GOST (Russia)
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Ways of Dispatch
Up to a length of 50 m, elevator rope Cut-to-lengths, usually commissions
will be commissioned in coils, if of more than 50 meters single
requested, also with ferrule secured length, will be dispatched on non-
terminations. returnable reels on pallets, also
The dispatch of each commission with ferrule secured terminations, if
will be effected on pallets, accesso- requested.
ries loose in a bag.
Larger quantities will be packed in
skeleton containers if requested.
Warnings
Ropes must only be used in accordance with the applicable safety regu- General instructions:
lations and the relevant standards (DIN 15020, EN 12 385 and EN 81 and The standards referred to in this catalogue are the standards as amended
the German TRA). If the installation is outside Germany the relevant sta- and valid.
tutory regulations and the national standards apply. Before usage inspect
No part of this catalogue (with the exception of the included fax form) may
the rope and the rope ter minations and comply with the recommendations
be reproduced and distributed by electronic or any other means without the
of the manufacturer and the applicable standards.
prior written consent of DRAKO.
This catalogue replaces all previous catalogues. Any technical data printed
Note: in previous catalogues cease to be valid.
The breaking forces in the catalogue apply exclusively to new ropes.
Whether the rope is performing as expected in the long run depends on
• the design of your elevator system,
• the selected rope diameter,
• the chosen rope construction,
• the chosen rope grade and the
• correct installation and maintenance of the elevator in which the rope is
used, and
• the correct storage, handling, maintenance and inspection of the rope.
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Inquiry: Fax +49(0)208-4 29 01-21 to
Ordererd by
Order/Inquiry-No.: Phone
Required delivery time: Date
Service
with 1 PU-buffer and accessories
with 2 PU-buffer and accessories
with 3 PU-buffer and accessories
without any
rope termination type (loose)
eye bolt M
(quantity according to the number of the ropes)
Item 3 2. rope end
plain end
rope termination type UM (loose)
(quantity according to the number of the ropes)
Item 4 pieces of rope grips EN 13411-5 size
Item 5 pieces of Anti-Twist Rope Sets
Item 6 Governor rope
pieces length in m Ø mm construction
Notes:
x
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