Assembly of wire ropes: sling ropes, endless ropes and rope slings in swaged, spliced and endless form
BSS Drahtseil GmbH
Nettetal-Kaldenkirchen (DE)New on Amplifa
About BSS Drahtseil
BSS Drahtseil GmbH was founded in 1982 by Heinz-Jürgen Buhl and Paul Schrammen and assembles wire ropes for applications in the lifting and slinging sector. The product portfolio includes single-leg sling ropes in swaged or spliced design, multi-leg wire rope slings (2-, 3- and 4-leg), endless ropes (grommets) in cable-lay design, with sewn-in loops or thimbles as well as laid from strands, furthermore wire rope lifting slings and unassembled ropes. Production is carried out in the rope strength classes 1960 N/mm² and 1770 N/mm² from galvanized steel wire ropes to EN 12385-4, stainless steel wire ropes (NIRO) and PVC-coated ropes. In addition, the company offers wire rope accessories such as thimbles, rings, rigging screws, ferrules, shackles, rope clips, swivel preventers, hooks, turnbuckles and rope locks as well as custom manufacturing. Standard products are in stock and partly available within a few hours; ropes can usually be delivered within 72 hours. The company with six employees is based in Nettetal-Kaldenkirchen and is TÜV-certified as well as a member of the Trade Association for Ropes and Slings.
- Site
- Nettetal-Kaldenkirchen
- Processes
- Wire rope assembly (custom ropes), Swaging of wire ropes (swaged sling ropes), Splicing of wire ropes (spliced sling ropes, spliced endless ropes), Manufacture of endless ropes (grommets) in cable-lay design, Endless ropes with sewn-in loops or thimbles (sewing), Manufacture of endless ropes laid from strands, Manufacture of single- and multi-leg sling ropes (wire rope slings 2-/3-/4-leg), Break tests on the entire rope (quality testing)
- Materials
- Galvanized steel wire rope, Stainless steel wire rope (NIRO), PVC-coated wire rope
- Certificates
- TÜV CERT
- Founded
- 1982
- Employees
- 6
- Industries
- Ropes and slings
- 01
Stocking of standard ropes
- 02
Cutting/assembly of ropes
- 03
Swaging or splicing of the rope ends
- 04
Sewing of loops/thimbles for endless ropes
- 05
Final inspection and external break tests
- 06
Delivery or pickup service
Materials & Rope Types
Galvanized steel wire rope
Galvanized ropes in constructions such as 6x7, 6x19, 6x36 and 6x37 for sling ropes and slings.
Stainless steel wire rope (NIRO)
Stainless ropes for applications with corrosion requirements.
PVC-coated wire rope
Coating transparent or colored for protection and marking.
Location
Nettetal-Kaldenkirchen
DEManufacturing and warehouse
- Materials
- Galvanized steel wire rope, stainless steel wire rope, PVC-coated ropes
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wire rope assembly (custom ropes)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Galvanized steel wire rope, Stainless steel wire rope (NIRO), PVC-coated wire rope |
| Swaging of wire ropes (swaged sling ropes)Joining | – | – | – | – | Galvanized steel wire rope |
| Splicing of wire ropes (spliced sling ropes, spliced endless ropes)Joining | – | – | – | – | Galvanized steel wire rope |
| Manufacture of endless ropes (grommets) in cable-lay designAssembly | – | – | – | – | Galvanized steel wire rope |
| Endless ropes with sewn-in loops or thimbles (sewing)Joining | – | – | – | – | Galvanized steel wire rope |
| Manufacture of endless ropes laid from strandsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Galvanized steel wire rope |
| Manufacture of single- and multi-leg sling ropes (wire rope slings 2-/3-/4-leg)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Galvanized steel wire rope |
| Break tests on the entire rope (quality testing)Testing | – | – | – | – | Steel wire rope |
Additional services
Quality
Production is carried out according to strict guidelines; regular inspections and external break tests on the entire rope ensure consistent quality. This is confirmed by the TÜV certification and membership in the Trade Association for Ropes and Slings.
| Evidence | Nettetal-Kaldenkirchen |
|---|---|
| TÜV CERT |
History
- 1982
Foundation by Heinz-Jürgen Buhl and Paul Schrammen
- 2007
25th anniversary, article in the Rheinische Post dated March 2, 2007