Shovel Rope
TUF-MAX
TUF-MAX™ ropes are the most fatigue-resistant ropes we offer for shovel hoist applications. These ropes provide increased abrasion resistance. Such advantages, combined with the qualities of an 8-strand rope and the toughness of PFV® ropes, result in maximum service for more digging time between rope changes.
TUF-MAX was designed and manufactured specifically to be the premier rope for the mining industry. Features built into the rope, and proven in the field include:
- Proprietary design: Wire chemistries, lay lengths, strand clearances and other critical features to producing a high performing shovel hoist rope were built into every TUF-MAX product.
- Plastic impregnated: Coming from the originator of impregnated wire rope, TUF-MAX’s design and production assures the most thorough penetration of polymer plastic throughout its cross-section to minimize internal stresses and fatigue. It also provides all the benefits of cleanliness and external wear resistance of PFV ropes.
- Consistent: Each foot of TUF-MAX is manufactured to the highest standards of quality and inspected to assure top performance with every set.
- Greater fatigue resistance over standard 6 strand ropes
- Dual coated core prevents internal nicking and notching
- Excellent surface mining shovel hoist rope
TUF-MAX Strength and Weights Chart (inches)
| Diameter (in) | Approx Weight (lb/ft) | Minimum Breaking Force (lbs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | 4.1 | 228,000 |
| 1 5/8 | 4.9 | 264,000 |
| 1 3/4 | 5.8 | 306,000 |
| 1 7/8 | 6.6 | 348,000 |
| 2 | 7.4 | 396,000 |
| 2 1/8 | 8.4 | 442,000 |
| 2 1/4 | 9.8 | 494,000 |
| 2 3/8 | 10.9 | 548,000 |
| 2 1/2 | 11.7 | 604,000 |
| 2 5/8 | 12.4 | 662,000 |
| 2 3/4 | 13.4 | 722,000 |
| 2 7/8 | 14.7 | 784,000 |