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Wire rope

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Strong metal ropes are very helpful.

Steel wire rope.png
Steel wire rope.png
They are made of many small wires. These wires are twisted together. They help lift heavy things. They can even hold up big bridges. We use them every day. Do you see them anywhere?

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Steel wire rope.png
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WKA spannglieder.jpg
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lhol wire rope.jpg
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rhll wire rope.jpg
File:Wire rope with thimble and ferrule.jpg
Wire rope with thimble and ferrule.jpg
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Wire rope clamps.jpg
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Wire rope eye splice.jpg
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