The weight of wire saw machines in quarries, ranging from 37KW to 75KW in different models, is generally about 2T to 3.5T per machine. So, there are usually two ways to move wire saw machines. One is to use a forklift to lift the machine from the bottom, and the other is to use hoisting. In quarries, excavators are generally used for hoisting. Hoisting requires hoisting ropes. In this video, we'll talk about how to choose the hoisting ropes for wire saw machines.

Hello, everyone. I'm Oliver Mo, who manufactures and sells wire saws. There are several types of hoisting ropes for wire saw machines.

    Wire ropes are widely used. They are made by twisting multiple strands of steel wires. They have the characteristics of high strength, wear - resistance, and high - temperature resistance, and can bear relatively large loads, which are suitable for hoisting heavy - duty wire saw machines. When purchasing, you can ask the store owner to cut the wire rope to the right length and press on U - shaped locks. They have professional tools, and it's quite easy for them to make. However, wire ropes have poor flexibility and are prone to breakage if bent excessively, so you need to pay more attention when using them.

    Lifting slings are made of materials such as polyester and nylon. They are soft in texture, won't damage the surface of the hoisted object, and are light in weight and easy to operate. However, their wear - resistance and high - temperature resistance are relatively weak, and they should be kept away from sharp objects.

Chains have a strong hoisting load - bearing capacity and are not easy to deform. They are suitable for hoisting scenarios with high requirements for stability.     However, they are heavy and lack flexibility, and need regular maintenance.

    In many quarries, a common practice is to equip one wire saw machine with one hoisting rope, and the hoisting rope is always installed on the machine. In this case, compared with lifting slings and chains, wire ropes are less safe because they will protrude from the top of the machine, causing certain safety hazards. While lifting slings and chains have good flexibility and can be coiled up and stored on the machine, so they are safer than wire ropes.

Finally, I'm Oliver Mo, who manufactures and sells wire saws. I hope to be your partner on the stone - quarrying journey. If you encounter any problems when buying a wire saw, you can contact me privately. See you in the next video.