Steel Wire Rope Services

Steel Wire Rope Supply from UK Stock

We hold a significant UK stock of general-purpose and high-performance steel wire ropes, enabling fast turnaround and reduced downtime:

• General lifting and crane ropes
• High-performance / rotation-resistant ropes
• Offshore and marine ropes for pedestal and deck cranes
• Hoist ropes, trolley ropes and boom hoist ropes
• Ropes for winches, service lifts and davit cranes

Our team can support with rope selection, specifying construction, grade, core type and lubrication to suit your duty and environment.

Wire Rope Sling Manufacture

From our UK facilities we manufacture and supply a wide range of wire rope slings:

• Single-leg and multi-leg wire rope slings
• Grommets and endless slings
• Offshore lifting sets and project-specific assemblies
• Fitted with a full range of end terminations and hardwareAll slings are manufactured, tested and certified in accordance with relevant standards, with traceable documentation and certificates.

Inspection & Magnetic Rope Testing (MRT)

To support safe operation and life extension, we offer Magnetic Rope Testing (MRT) and visual inspections:

• MRT to detect internal and external wire breaks, corrosion and loss of metallic area
• Detailed visual examination of terminations, sheaves, drums and compensating systems
• Condition assessment and remaining life recommendations
• Compliance support for OEM, client and regulatory requirements

MRT can be scheduled as part of wider crane inspection or NDT programmes to minimise disruption.

Wire Rope Socketing – Resin & White Metal

Certex UK carries out wire rope socketing in our workshops or at customer sites, using both resin and white metal (poured) socketing methods, depending on specification and application:

• Resin socketing of crane ropes, winch ropes, mooring lines and general lifting ropes
• White metal socketing for high-integrity, heavy-duty and offshore applications where specified
• Socketing of terminations for pedestal cranes, offshore cranes, davits, winches and specialist ropes
• Workshop-based socketing and proof load testing where required
• On-site socketing services onshore or offshore to minimise downtime

Each socketed rope is inspected, documented and certified as part of our quality process.

Crane Rope Installation & Change-Out

Certex UK provides full installation and replacement services for crane and hoist ropes:

• Removal of existing ropes and installation of new ropes on cranes, hoists and winches
• Rope reeving, tensioning and adjustment in line with OEM and industry guidance
• On-site verification, functional checks and supporting documentation

Services are available onshore and offshore, including pedestal cranes, davit cranes, overhead cranes and wind turbine lifting systems.

Wire Rope Greasing & Pressure Lubrication

Correct lubrication is critical to rope performance and life. Certex UK provides:

• On-site wire rope greasing to protect against corrosion and wear
• Pressure lubrication services for deeper penetration on heavily worked or long ropes
• Selection of suitable lubricants for offshore, marine and industrial environments
• Integration of lubrication with inspection and MRT campaigns

This helps reduce internal corrosion, friction and fatigue, improving rope reliability and service life.

Digital Asset & Certification Management

All inspections, MRT reports, lubrication records, sling certificates, socketing documentation and training records can be recorded in our digital asset and certification management system:

• Central register of ropes and wire rope slings
• Online access to certificates, reports and service history
• Visibility of inspection dates, lubrication intervals and replacement recommendations

This supports planning, traceability and compliance across multiple cranes and sites.

Why Choose Certex UK for Steel Wire Rope Services?

• Significant UK stock of general and high-performance steel wire rope
• End-to-end support – supply, installation, MRT, inspection, lubrication, sling manufacture and resin/white metal socketing
• LEEA-accredited training in wire rope socketing and wire rope inspection
• Onshore and offshore capability, including pedestal cranes, davits and wind turbine systems
• Experienced rope technicians and inspectors with sector-specific knowledge
• Digital documentation and certification for clear traceability

To discuss steel wire rope supply, installation, MRT, lubrication, sling manufacture, socketing or training, contact our team on [insert contact details] or complete the enquiry form below.