GENERAL PURPOSE

Wire rope

are highly versatile lifting solutions engineered to deliver an optimal balance of strength, flexibility, and durability across a wide range of industrial, marine, and construction applications.

Features compressed outer strands that maximize steel density and deliver a smoother outer profile, dramatically reducing wear on sheaves and drums.

Available with Independent Wire Rope Cores (IWRC) for superior crushing resistance and load capacity, or Fiber Cores (FC) for enhanced flexibility.

Specialized strand patterns (Seale, Filler Wire, and Warrington-Seale) engineered to protect against external friction and operational wear.

Manufactured with high-grade steel in bright or galvanized finishes to maximize working load limits and extend service life in demanding environments.

Class	Construction	Pattern Type	Core Option	Primary Advantage
6x19 Class	6 x 19	Seale	FC / IWRC	High Abrasion Resistance
6x19 Class	6 x 21	Filler Wire	FC / IWRC	Balanced Flexibility & Wear
6x19 Class	6 x 25	Filler Wire	IWRC (Steel Core)	Crush Resistance & Versatility
6x19 Class	6 x 26	Warrington-Seale EIPS	IWRC (Steel Core)	Compact Outer Wear & Strength
6x36 Class	6 x 31	Warrington Seale	FC / IWRC	High Bending Fatigue Resistance
6x36 Class	6 x 36	Warrington Seale	FC / IWRC	Superior Sheave Performance
6x36 Class	6 x 41	Seale Filler Wire	IWRC (Steel Core)	Extended Fatigue Life
6x36 Class	6 x 49	SWS Seale Warrington	IWRC (Steel Core)	Maximum Bending Flexibility
6x36 Large Diameter	6 x 36	Warrington Seale Large Diameter	IWRC (Steel Core)	Heavy Industrial & Marine Load

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Model Naming & Series Documentation

Example Designation: SWR-GP-0750-6X25FW-IWRC-EIPS-RRL-BR
SWR: Brand / Supplier Identifier (Southwest Wire Rope)
GP: Product Category (General Purpose Wire Rope)
0750: Nominal Rope Diameter (0.750 in / 3/4 in)
6X25FW: Construction & Pattern (6 Strands x 25 Wires, Filler Wire)
IWRC: Core Type (Independent Wire Rope Core)
EIPS: Steel Grade (Extra Improved Plow Steel)
RRL: Lay Direction & Type (Right Regular Lay)
BR: Surface Finish (Bright / Uncoated)

6x19 Seale (FC / IWRC)
- Diameter Range: 1/4 in – 1-1/2 in (6.4 mm – 38 mm)
- Core: Fiber Core (FC) / Steel Core (IWRC)
- Grade: EIPS / EEIPS
- Primary Feature: Large outer wires for maximum abrasion resistance
- Standard Lay: Right Regular Lay (RRL)
6x21 Filler Wire (FC / IWRC)
- Diameter Range: 5/16 in – 1-1/4 in (8 mm – 32 mm)
- Core: Fiber Core (FC) / Steel Core (IWRC)
- Grade: EIPS / EEIPS
- Primary Feature: Intermediate flexibility with filler wires for fatigue resistance
- Standard Lay: Right Regular Lay (RRL)
6x25 Filler Wire (IWRC)
- Diameter Range: 1/4 in – 2 in (6.4 mm – 52 mm)
- Core: Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC)
- Grade: EIPS / EEIPS
- Primary Feature: Industry standard; optimal balance of crush resistance, flexibility, and wear
- Standard Lay: Right Regular Lay (RRL) / Right Lang Lay (RLL)
6x26 Warrington-Seale (EIPS / EEIPS)
- Diameter Range: 3/8 in – 1-1/2 in (9.5 mm – 38 mm)
- Core: Steel Core (IWRC)
- Grade: EIPS / EEIPS
- Primary Feature: Compact outer wire structure with high tensile strength
- Standard Lay: Right Regular Lay (RRL)
6x31 Warrington-Seale (FC / IWRC)
- Diameter Range: 1/2 in – 1-3/4 in (13 mm – 44 mm)
- Core: Fiber Core (FC) / Steel Core (IWRC)
- Grade: EIPS / EEIPS
- Primary Feature: Enhanced bending fatigue resistance for sheave operations
- Standard Lay: Right Regular Lay (RRL)
6x36 Warrington-Seale (FC / IWRC)
- Diameter Range: 1/2 in – 2-1/2 in (13 mm – 64 mm)
- Core: Fiber Core (FC) / Steel Core (IWRC)
- Grade: EIPS / EEIPS
- Primary Feature: Superior flexibility for high-cycle crane and winch drums
- Standard Lay: Right Regular Lay (RRL) / Left Regular Lay (LRL)
6x41 Seale Filler Wire (IWRC)
- Diameter Range: 3/4 in – 2-1/2 in (19 mm – 64 mm)
- Core: Steel Core (IWRC)
- Grade: EIPS / EEIPS
- Primary Feature: High wire count providing extended fatigue life
- Standard Lay: Right Regular Lay (RRL)
6x49 SWS Seale Warrington (IWRC)
- Diameter Range: 7/8 in – 2-1/2 in (22 mm – 64 mm)
- Core: Steel Core (IWRC)
- Grade: EIPS / EEIPS
- Primary Feature: Maximum flexibility for small drum and pulley arrangements
- Standard Lay: Right Regular Lay (RRL)
6x36 Warrington-Seale Large Diameter
- Diameter Range: 2-5/8 in – 4 in+ (67 mm – 102 mm+)
- Core: Heavy-Duty Steel Core (IWRC)
- Grade: EIPS / EEIPS
- Primary Feature: Engineered for high-capacity marine mooring, offshore rigging, and industrial heavy lifting
- Standard Lay: Right Regular Lay (RRL)