Table 1 Stranding process of the control unit stranded wire of Shearer cables.

From: Research on the discrete element modeling method and tensile fracture behavior of the control unit stranded wire of Shearer cables

Control unit specification

Diameter (mm)

The number of copper wires

Twisting method

Number of stranding layers

KA4

0.25

84

5 + 11 + 17 + 23 + 28

5

0.30

57

5 + 11 + 17 + 24

4

0.39

34

5 + 11 + 18

3