Overview
Submersible pump wire rope must withstand continuous moisture, water exposure, tension and demanding installation conditions. Guangtong Metal supplies stainless steel wire rope for submersible pumps, boreholes, deep wells, water-supply systems and customized underwater cable applications.
Our submersible pump wire ropes are available in 6×12+7PP and 6×19+PP constructions, with diameters ranging from 2.8 mm to 11 mm. Stainless steel material and polypropylene components provide a practical combination of corrosion resistance and flexibility for wet and submerged operating environments.
Low-magnetic or non-magnetic requirements can be reviewed according to the specified stainless steel grade, manufacturing process and agreed test method. Wire rope construction, diameter, length, minimum breaking load, magnetic response, end fittings and packaging should be confirmed before production.
If you are unsure which specification to use, send us the pump type, installation depth, operating environment, required load, wire rope drawing or existing sample. Our team will review the available information and help you identify an appropriate stainless steel wire rope option.
Pump and Well Applications
Deep-Well Pump Systems
Stainless steel wire rope can be used in deep-well and borehole pump installations for positioning, supporting, lowering, retrieval or other functions defined by the equipment design.
The required rope diameter and construction depend on the installation depth, pump weight, dynamic forces, water conditions, connection method and required safety factor.
For deep installations, the complete rope length, minimum breaking load and end connections should be confirmed before ordering. Additional allowance may be required according to the installation and termination method.
Borehole and Water-Well Pumps
Borehole pumps operate in narrow vertical spaces where the wire rope may be exposed continuously to moisture and confined installation conditions.
Flexible constructions such as 6×12+7PP and 6×19+PP may be supplied for different equipment and project specifications. Diameter options from 2.8 mm to 9.3 mm allow the rope to be matched to different pump sizes, installation depths and load requirements.
The rope should not be selected based on diameter alone. Material grade, construction, breaking load and connection efficiency must also be considered.
Irrigation and Agricultural Water Systems
Submersible pumps are commonly used in agricultural wells, irrigation systems, reservoirs and water-transfer projects.
Stainless steel wire rope may be selected where improved resistance to moisture and corrosion is required. Customized reel lengths and cut lengths can be supplied according to the well depth and installation layout.
When requesting a quotation, please provide the operating environment, water condition, installation depth, pump weight and required rope length.
Industrial Water and Drainage Systems
Stainless steel wire rope can also be used with pumps installed in industrial water systems, drainage facilities, tanks, sumps and other wet environments.
The appropriate stainless steel grade should be selected according to the water chemistry, temperature, contaminants and expected service life.
For wastewater, chemical or corrosion-sensitive environments, please provide as much information as possible about the liquid and operating conditions before confirming the material.
Pump Installation and Retrieval
Wire rope may be incorporated into a pump installation for controlled lowering, positioning, suspension or retrieval, depending on the equipment design.
The exact function must be stated before quotation. A rope intended only for retrieval or maintenance may have different requirements from one used for continuous load-bearing support.
End terminations, anchor points and the supporting structure must be compatible with the rope and required load.
Where Is Submersible Pump Wire Rope Used?
Submersible pump wire rope is generally selected for equipment and projects requiring corrosion resistance, flexibility and secure connections in wet or submerged environments.
Typical applications include:
- Deep-well pump installations
- Borehole pump systems
- Agricultural irrigation wells
- Municipal water-supply systems
- Industrial water tanks
- Drainage and wastewater systems
- Reservoir pump installations
- Pump lowering and retrieval
- Underwater equipment positioning
- Customized submerged cable assemblies
The stainless steel wire rope is one component of the complete installation. Pump weight, operating forces, installation depth, anchor strength, end fittings and safety factors must also be reviewed.
Recommended Wire Rope Constructions
6×12+7PP Stainless Steel Wire Rope
The 6×12+7PP construction combines six stainless steel wire strands with polypropylene components to produce a flexible rope suitable for specific submersible pump and wet-environment applications.
Typical characteristics include:
- Flexible multi-strand construction
- Stainless steel outer wire strands
- Polypropylene components
- Suitable for wet and submerged environments
- Availability in multiple diameters
- Customized reel and cut lengths
The exact construction details, wire arrangement, stainless steel grade and breaking load should be confirmed according to the required specification.
6×19+PP Stainless Steel Wire Rope
The 6×19+PP construction contains a greater number of wires in each strand and provides an alternative balance of flexibility, metallic area and load capacity.
Typical applications include:
- Submersible pump installations
- Deep-well and borehole systems
- Equipment requiring flexible stainless steel rope
- Pump support or retrieval arrangements
- Customized underwater cable systems
The selection between 6×12+7PP and 6×19+PP should be based on the installation method, required flexibility, diameter, breaking load and equipment specification.
Available Diameters
Submersible pump wire rope is available in diameters ranging from 2.8 mm to 9.3 mm.
Available or customized diameters may include:
- 2.8 mm
- 4.5mm
- 5.5mm
- 9.3 mm
- Other diameters subject to production confirmation
Not every diameter is necessarily available in every construction, material grade or breaking-load requirement. Please send the complete specification so that we can confirm production availability.
The final diameter should be selected according to the pump weight, installation depth, operating load, minimum breaking load, termination efficiency and required safety factor.
Stainless Steel Material Options
Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
Stainless steel wire rope is selected for submersible pump applications because the installation may be continuously exposed to water, condensation and humid environments.
The required stainless steel grade depends on:
- Freshwater or saltwater exposure
- Chloride concentration
- Water chemistry
- Temperature
- Industrial contaminants
- Expected service life
- Inspection and maintenance conditions
- Project budget
Please specify the required stainless steel grade when requesting a quotation. If the grade has not been determined, provide the operating environment so that available options can be reviewed.
Low-Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Requirements
Some pump, instrument or specialized underwater applications may require low magnetic response.
Magnetic response depends on the stainless steel composition, wire-processing method, amount of cold working and the test method used. For this reason, “non-magnetic” should be treated as a specified and testable requirement rather than a general description of every stainless steel wire rope.
If magnetic performance is important, please provide:
- Required stainless steel grade
- Maximum permitted magnetic response
- Test instrument or method
- Acceptance standard
- Required test documentation
- Whether individual wire, finished rope or complete assembly must be tested
We can review the requirement and confirm the available production and inspection options before quotation.
Available Specifications
Submersible pump wire rope can be customized according to the equipment and project requirements.
- Material: Stainless steel
- Construction: 6×12+7PP or 6×19+PP
- Diameter range: 2.8– 11 mm
- Magnetic requirement: Confirmed according to the specified grade and test method
- Surface: Bright stainless steel
- Supply form: Reels, coils or customized cut lengths
- Rope length: Customized according to the well depth or equipment requirement
- End fittings: Thimbles, sleeves, eye terminals or customized terminations
- Breaking load: Confirmed according to construction, diameter and material
- Packaging: Customized according to quantity and transportation requirements
- Identification: Product labels and customized packaging marks are available
The final specification should include the material grade, construction, nominal diameter, diameter tolerance, rope length, minimum breaking load, magnetic requirement, end termination and required safety factor.
If the required specification is not shown on our website, please contact us. We can check the manufacturing and testing requirements according to your drawing or sample.
Wire Rope Fittings and Terminations
Correctly selected fittings are important for secure installation and reliable load transmission. Guangtong Metal supplies wire rope accessories for stainless steel cable assemblies.
Available termination options may include:
- Stainless steel thimbles
- Aluminum sleeves
- Copper sleeves
- Stainless steel sleeves
- Wire rope clips
- Swaged eye loops
- Eye terminals
- Customized end fittings
Fittings must match the rope diameter, construction, stainless steel grade, required load and termination method.
The capacity of a finished assembly may differ from the minimum breaking load of the wire rope itself. If an assembly pull test is required, please provide the required test load, test method and acceptance criteria before production.
Selection Considerations
Installation Function
Please confirm whether the wire rope will be used for:
- Continuous pump suspension
- Controlled lowering
- Equipment positioning
- Maintenance retrieval
- Safety backup
- Another customized function
The rope specification and required safety factor may differ according to its intended function.
Pump Weight and Installation Depth
Pump weight is only one part of the load calculation. Installation depth, attached equipment, water movement, starting forces, friction, retrieval conditions and connection efficiency may also affect the required rope capacity.
Please provide the working load and minimum breaking load specified by the equipment designer whenever possible.
Water Conditions
Freshwater, saltwater, wastewater and chemically contaminated water create different corrosion conditions.
The appropriate stainless steel grade should be confirmed according to the actual liquid, temperature, exposure time and expected service life.
Rope Construction
The 6×12+7PP and 6×19+PP constructions provide different combinations of flexibility and metallic content.
The correct option should be selected according to the rope diameter, required breaking load, equipment design and installation method.
Termination Method
End connections must be compatible with the rope construction and load requirement. Incorrectly sized sleeves, clips or thimbles may reduce assembly performance.
Provide a termination drawing or sample photo if a completed cable assembly is required.
How We Support Your Project
Specification Review
We review the application, stainless steel grade, rope construction, diameter, length, quantity, load requirement, magnetic response, fittings and packaging before preparing the quotation.
Product Selection Support
If the rope specification has not been finalized, we can review the pump application, installation depth, environment and known load requirements and provide available manufacturing options for comparison.
Final engineering approval should be provided by the pump manufacturer, system designer or qualified project engineer.
Low-Magnetic Requirement Review
If low magnetic response is required, we will review the specified material, production requirements, test method and acceptance criteria before confirming availability.
A general magnet-touch test may be useful for basic comparison but should not replace a defined quantitative test when magnetic performance is critical.
Customized Length and Assemblies
Wire rope can be supplied in reels, customized cut lengths or assemblies with confirmed end fittings.
Please provide a detailed drawing showing:
- Overall length
- Measurement points
- Diameter and tolerance
- Construction
- End-fitting dimensions
- Required working load
- Quantity
- Packaging requirements
Sample and Documentation Support
Samples may be prepared for material, construction, diameter and magnetic-response confirmation.
Depending on the order and confirmed specification, available documentation may include product specifications, material information, diameter inspection records, breaking-load test information, magnetic-response records, packing details and shipment documents.
Required standards and documents must be confirmed before production.
Pre-Shipment Inspection
Material, rope construction, diameter, length, surface condition, fittings, packaging and other agreed requirements are checked before shipment.
Why Choose Guangtong Metal?
Wire Rope Manufacturing Experience
Guangtong Metal has manufactured wire rope products since 2005. We understand the importance of confirming construction, diameter, material, load and application requirements before production.
Specialized Pump Rope Constructions
We supply 6×12+7PP and 6×19+PP stainless steel wire rope for submersible pump and wet-environment applications.
Wide Diameter Range
Diameters from 2.8 mm to 9.3 mm are available, subject to the confirmed construction, material and production requirements.
Customized Production
Material, construction, diameter, length, end fittings, labels and packaging can be customized according to the confirmed order.
Inspection Support
Diameter, construction, surface condition, breaking-load requirements and agreed magnetic-response requirements can be reviewed and inspected according to the confirmed order.
Clear Technical Communication
Send us your specifications, drawings, samples, photos or technical questions. We will review the information and clearly identify which details still need to be confirmed.
Information Required for a Quote
To provide an accurate submersible pump wire rope quotation, please send the following information:
- Application and pump type
- Intended function of the wire rope
- Stainless steel grade
- Construction: 6×12+7PP or 6×19+PP
- Nominal diameter
- Required rope length
- Pump or equipment weight
- Working load
- Minimum breaking load
- Freshwater, saltwater, wastewater or chemical exposure
- Low-magnetic or non-magnetic requirement
- Magnetic test method and acceptance criteria
- Required inspection and test documents
- Packaging and labeling requirements
If some information is unavailable, send us the pump information, installation depth and known rope specification. We can review the details with you and identify what must be confirmed before quotation.
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FAQ
What wire rope is used for submersible pumps?
Stainless steel wire rope with a flexible construction may be used in submersible pump installations. Guangtong Metal supplies 6×12+7PP and 6×19+PP constructions in diameters from 2.8 mm to 9.3 mm.
What is the difference between 6×12+7PP and 6×19+PP?
The two constructions contain different wire and polypropylene arrangements and therefore provide different combinations of flexibility and metallic content. The correct construction should be selected according to the required diameter, breaking load and installation method.
What does PP mean in the wire rope construction?
PP refers to polypropylene components incorporated into the rope construction. The precise arrangement should be confirmed according to the applicable product specification or approved sample.
Is the stainless steel wire rope completely non-magnetic?
Low-magnetic or non-magnetic performance depends on the stainless steel grade, chemical composition, cold-working level and test method. If magnetic performance is critical, it should be specified and tested according to an agreed acceptance requirement.
What diameters are available?
Submersible pump wire rope is available in diameters ranging from 2.8 mm to 9.3 mm. Availability of a particular diameter should be confirmed together with the construction, material grade and required breaking load.
Can you recommend a wire rope diameter?
We can review the pump weight, installation depth, operating environment, working load and safety factor and provide available options. Final selection should be approved by the equipment manufacturer or qualified engineer.
Can the rope length be customized?
Yes. Stainless steel wire rope can be supplied in reels, coils or customized cut lengths according to the confirmed requirements.
Can you supply complete wire rope assemblies?
Yes. Wire rope may be supplied with thimbles, sleeves, eye terminals or other compatible end fittings. Please provide a drawing or sample showing both ends and all critical dimensions.
Can you provide breaking-load information?
Breaking-load information can be provided according to the confirmed material, construction and diameter. If testing of the finished assembly is required, specify the required test load and documentation before ordering.
Can the wire rope be used for permanent pump suspension?
This depends on the complete installation design, rope specification, load, safety factor, terminations and applicable requirements. The intended function must be confirmed, and the final installation should be approved by the pump manufacturer or project engineer.
Can you provide samples?
Samples may be prepared for material, construction, diameter and magnetic-response confirmation. Please send the required specification and sample length so that we can check availability and delivery cost.
What if I do not have a complete specification?
Send us the pump model, installation depth, rope diameter, photos and any known load information. We will review the available details and explain which requirements still need to be confirmed.