What is the recommended rope to use with Sky Climber® hoists?
The 8mm (5/16″), 5X26, Fiber Core, Galvanized, Right Lay is the primary choice of wire rope for the Alpha 1000 and Compact Series hoists. The 8mm (5/16″), 4X26, Fiber Core, Galvanized, Right Lay is the second choice of wire rope for the Alpha 1000 and Compact Series hoists. The 8mm (5/16″), 6X19, IWRC, Galvanized, Right Lay is the third choice of wire rope for the Alpha 1000 and Compact Series hoists. The 8mm (5/16″), 6X31, Fiber Core, Galvanized, Right Lay is the primary choice of wire rope for the Model 4 hoists.