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Aulone Offshore Crane Ropes & Winchlines – Trusted for Marine Lifting

1. Importance of Offshore Crane Ropes and Winchlines

In offshore engineering, ship operations, port handling, and offshore wind installations, offshore crane ropes and winchlines play a vital role. They are the main load-bearing components that must withstand extreme tensile forces, shocks, and highly corrosive marine environments.

At Aulone, we understand the critical safety requirements of the offshore industry. Every coil of rope we supply undergoes rigorous quality control and is certified by internationally recognized bodies, ensuring safe and reliable lifting operations in the harshest conditions.

2. Key Features of Aulone Offshore Ropes

Rotation-Resistant Design
- Offshore cranes often lift massive equipment. Any rope twist can cause dangerous swinging.
- Aulone’s 35WXK7 rotation-resistant wire rope ensures excellent stability by balancing rope strands in opposite lay directions.
Superior Corrosion Protection
- Options include hot-dip galvanization, EPIWRC plastic-coated core, and synthetic lubrication for extended service life.
- For severe saltwater environments, we recommend galvanized + plastic-coated dual protection, increasing lifespan by over 40%.
High Breaking Force
- All ropes comply with EN12385 and ISO2408 standards and are certified by ABS, DNV, BV, LR, RMRS.
- For instance, 8XK36WS-IWRC provides much higher breaking force than traditional 6-strand ropes, ideal for heavy offshore lifts.
Customization Available
- Diameter range: 6mm to 120mm
- Surface finish: bright, galvanized, plastic-coated
- Lubrication: dry, grease, graphite-based
- Aulone also supports third-party inspection and certification, ensuring transparency and reliability.

3. Typical Applications

Offshore wind turbine installation – lifting blades and towers with high fatigue resistance.
Deep-sea oil & gas platforms – large-diameter ropes for heavy structures and subsea pipelines.
Port and ship operations – container handling, towing, and mooring.
Marine salvage & rescue – high safety factor ropes for emergency operations in rough seas.

4. Aulone Quality Control

Raw material inspection – high-purity steel for uniform composition.
Advanced equipment – German GPL037 machinery improves precision by 30%.
In-process monitoring – continuous measurement of diameter, torque, and tensile force.
Final testing – breaking force, bending fatigue, and salt-spray corrosion tests.
Certification – delivery with classification society certificates, mill test reports, and inspection data.