Posted by Johnny Burrito on October 11, 1999 at 19:42:36:
In Reply to: braden winch info needed posted by marc on October 11, 1999 at 15:54:46:
Hey Marc - Been doing some research myself. Joe Cimoch turned me onto the GREAT site below - Wire Rope 101. Will explain core, number of strands around core, wires per strand, regular vs. lang lay & right vs. left lay. Lots more to it than you can imagine !!!
An LU-2 should be 8,000 pounds, 150 ft of 7/16" rope (cable). MU-2 is 250 ft.
Look in Yellow Pages under "Wire Rope" for local dealers.
Probably want a 6 x 36, IRWRC, right lay, regular lay. Hopefully others will give suggestions based on their experience.
Good luck !!!
Cheers, JB