Rope drive is very similar to belt drive. It is classified as:
- Fibre ropes
- Wire ropes
Figure 15.7 A Schematic View of Rope
Fibre ropes are made of manila or cotton. Wire ropes are made of steel wires. A number of wires make a strand and strands make a rope as shown in Figure 15.7. Each strand is twisted with other strands. Rope may have three strands or nine strands, and each strand may have 7–19 wires, depending on its application.
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