Looking for a strong, flexible 10 mm wire rope for a pulling, tensioning or securing project? This galvanised steel wire rope is supplied as a complete 50-metre reel on a plastic spool. Its 6x12+7FC construction combines steel strands with fibre cores, making the rope practical to handle in a wide range of technical applications indoors and outdoors.

• 50 metres on a reel: convenient to unwind, measure and cut to the required length.
• 10 mm diameter: a robust wire rope for more demanding pulling, tensioning and securing applications.
• Galvanised steel: offers better corrosion protection than untreated steel.
• 6x12+7FC construction: six strands with twelve steel wires per strand and fibre cores for good flexibility.
• 630 kg working load: according to the product specification and only with a correctly selected and assembled complete connection.
• 3150 kg minimum breaking load: this figure is expressly not a safe working load.

What is this 10 mm wire rope suitable for?

This 50-metre galvanised wire rope is a practical choice for general construction, workshop, agricultural and outdoor applications where a 10 mm rope diameter is specified. Possible uses include tensioning, guiding, securing or connecting components and pulling applications that do not involve supporting people. Suitability for a particular project also depends on the fixing points, end connections, bend radius, type of load and operating conditions.

The galvanised finish helps protect the steel from corrosion during normal indoor and outdoor use, but it does not make the rope rustproof. For continuous exposure to salt water, chlorine, coastal air or permanently wet conditions, a suitable grade of stainless steel wire rope may be a better choice.

What is included?

You will receive one plastic spool containing 50 metres of galvanised wire rope with a 10 mm diameter. Thimbles, wire rope clips, ferrules and tools are not included. Select these separately to suit the required end connection and load.

Technical specifications

What does 6x12+7FC mean?

A 6x12+7FC wire rope is formed from six strands, each containing twelve steel wires, together with fibre cores. The fibre cores make this construction more flexible than many stiffer wire-rope designs, helping with unwinding and installation. Always check the required rope construction when selecting terminals: a terminal intended exclusively for 7x7 wire rope is not automatically suitable for this 6x12+7FC rope.

Working load and breaking load: what is the difference?

The minimum breaking load of 3150 kg is the load a new wire rope must reach under defined test conditions before it fails. Never use this figure as the working load. The stated working load is 630 kg. The capacity of the complete assembly may be lower because of wire rope clips, ferrules, kinks, tight bends, wear, shock loading and the angle of the load.

Safety advice: do not use this wire rope to lift or support people. For lifting, loads above people and other safety-critical applications, the entire assembly must be demonstrably suitable and must be calculated, installed and inspected in accordance with the applicable regulations. Ask a competent specialist to assess the application if you are unsure.

How to measure, cut and install 10 mm wire rope

1. Measure the required length and allow additional rope for loops and end connections.
2. Secure the rope at the cutting point to prevent it from unlaying. Wear sturdy gloves and eye protection.
3. Make a clean, straight cut using a wire rope cutter specifically rated for 10 mm wire rope.
4. When forming a loop, use a suitable galvanised thimble for 10 mm wire rope. A thimble helps reduce kinking and localised wear inside the loop.
5. Choose an end connection suitable for both the 10 mm rope and its application, such as a 10 mm wire rope clip with nuts or a 10 mm aluminium ferrule. Always follow the specified number and orientation of clips, tightening torque or crimping instructions supplied with the component.
6. Use an appropriate crimping tool designed for 10 mm wire rope when fitting ferrules.
7. Before every critical use, inspect the wire rope, clips and fixing points for corrosion, broken wires, distortion, loose components and wear.

Frequently asked questions about 10 mm wire rope

Is the wire rope supplied on a 50-metre reel?

Yes. You will receive a complete spool containing 50 metres of galvanised wire rope with a nominal diameter of 10 mm.

Can this galvanised wire rope be used outdoors?

Yes. The zinc coating protects the steel against corrosion more effectively than an untreated surface during normal outdoor use. Inspect the rope regularly and select a material designed for the environment when it will be exposed to salt, chlorine or constant moisture.

Which wire rope clips do I need?

Select clips or ferrules explicitly intended for a 10 mm rope diameter. The strength of the connection depends on both the type of termination and correct installation. Use a suitable thimble when making a loop and always follow the component manufacturer's instructions.

Can I use the 3150 kg minimum breaking load as the maximum load?

No. The minimum breaking load is not a permitted working load. The stated working load is 630 kg, and this figure applies only when the complete structure, all end connections and the operating conditions are suitable.

Is this 10 mm wire rope suitable for lifting?

The product data alone are not enough to confirm suitability for lifting. For any lifting application, the entire wire-rope assembly must be demonstrably suitable, correctly calculated and inspected, and it must be checked at the required intervals. Obtain competent advice before use.

Order galvanised 10 mm wire rope on a 50-metre reel

This reel provides 50 metres of strong, practical steel wire rope for your project. Before ordering, confirm that the 10 mm diameter, 6x12+7FC construction, working load and selected end connections are suitable for the intended use. For additional load information, consult our wire rope tensile and breaking load table or contact us for personal advice.