Tribological Behavior of Wire Rope
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 73
Special Issue Editors
Interests: failure mechanisms Investigation of steel wire ropes ; analysis of mechanical performance degradation; characterization of damage features; prediction of service life
Interests: control of friction transmission/braking in transportation machinery; design and control technology of mechatronic-hydraulic integrated systems
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Steel wire ropes, as a type of transmission and load-bearing component with a long history of use, are widely applied in fields such as lifting, traction, aerial ropeways, coal mine transportation, port operations, deep-sea drilling, military equipment, and bridge cables, where they play a crucial role. Additionally, due to their excellent mechanical strength and flexibility, steel wire ropes are often combined with polyurethane materials, such as in elevator traction belts and conveyor belts. However, during long-term use, steel wire ropes undergo various forms of frictional wear, leading to a decline in their service performance and posing safety risks.
Therefore, this Special Issue aims to delve into the tribological behavior of steel wire ropes, revealing their characteristic mechanisms and potential hazards. Relevant research mainly includes the material properties, structural design, service environment, load characteristics, mechanical properties of steel wire ropes, and the interaction mechanisms present among them. Contributions to the experimental and theoretical research results in these aspects are welcome
Dr. Xiangdong Chang
Dr. Yu Tang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- wire rope
- composite steel belt
- friction drive
- materials
- sliding friction
- fretting
- wear
- lubrication
- tribocorrosion
- fatigue
- mechanical property
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