Wirelon

Union is the industry leader for coated can conveyor wire rope. Since its inception in 1960, Wirelon has proven its superiority in major food canning and can manufacturing operations.

Wirelon with Nylon 11 Coating is recommended for continuous exposure to temperatures below 250° F. Wirelon can be furnished in any standard size needed to fit a particular installation. Available on standard reels or in prespliced and recoated loops, it is designed to replace uncoated wire rope of the same nominal outside diameter with a minimum of preparation.

  • Resists corrosion
  • Improves fatigue life
  • Eliminates cable burns
  • Extends service life

Wirelon
Dimensions, Minimum Breaking Forces and Weights for Wirelon
Class Core Rope
Dia. Inches
Nominal Outside
Dia. Inches
Minimum
Breaking Force
Approx.
Wt./100ft.
7x7
 3/64   1/16  270  .46
  1/16  3/32  480  1.0
  1/16  1/8  480  1.2
  3/32  1/8  920  1.9
  3/32  5/32  920  2.2
  3/32  3/16  920  2.7
7x19
  1/8  3/16  2,000  3.6
  1/8  1/4  2,000  4.2
  3/16  1/4  4,200  7.9
  1/4  3/8  7,000  14.8
  *5/16  3/8  9,000  18.5
6x19
  1/4  5/16  4,300  12.4
  *5/16  3/8  6,680  17.6

* Stainless or Galvanized

Special constructions and diameters available upon request – please contact us directly.