Wire Rope Stretch
In any cable or wire rope application, stretch may be a concern. There are two forms of stretch in cable and wire rope: Structural Stretch and Elastic Stretch.
Structural Stretch
This is the lengthening of the lay in the construction of cable and wire rope as the individual wires adjust under load. Structural stretch in Loos and Company products is less than 1% of the total cable length. This form of stretch can be completely removed by applying a cable or wire rope pre stretching operation prior to shipment.
Elastic Stretch
This is the actual physical elongation of the individual wires under load. The elastic stretch can be calculated by using the following formula*:
Cable Stretch Calculator (E = (W x G) / D2)
