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Union Rope

Trusted wire rope and rigging solutions for mining, energy, crane, and industrial applications.

About Union Rope

Union Rope is one of North America's most recognized wire rope brands, built on a foundation of engineering excellence and deep application expertise. For more than a century, Union Rope has served mining, oil and gas, crane, and industrial markets with a comprehensive portfolio of specialized rope products.

Known for product depth and application-specific engineering, Union Rope manufactures solutions tailored to the unique demands of each industry. From mine hoists pulling ore from thousands of feet below the surface to offshore platforms operating in extreme environments, Union Rope delivers reliability and performance.

As part of WireCo WorldGroup, Union Rope combines regional expertise with global resources, ensuring customers across North America and beyond have access to industry-leading products backed by technical support.

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Markets & Applications

Union Rope serves four major industries with specialized products and application expertise.

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INDUSTRIAL LIFTING

Mining

Hoist ropes and skip ropes for deep shaft and surface mining operations.

Offshore drilling platform at golden hour. Derrick and draw-works visible with wire rope running through crown block.
INDUSTRIAL LIFTING

Oil & Gas

Drill lines, sandlines, and hoist ropes for drilling and production.

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INDUSTRIAL LIFTING

Crawler & Mobile Cranes

High-capacity hoist ropes for heavy lift and precision positioning.

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FISHING SYSTEMS

Bottom Trawling

Trawl warps and specialized ropes for commercial fishing vessels.

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Products by Union Rope

Specialized wire rope products engineered for mining, energy, crane, and industrial applications.

Union TufMax mining rope spool on industrial equipment.
MINING ROPES
Union TufMax

Ultra-durable hoist rope designed for deep shaft mining and continuous-duty applications.

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Union Drill Lines rope construction detail.
OIL & GAS ROPES
Union Drill Lines

High-fatigue drill lines for onshore and offshore rotary drilling operations.

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Union Marathon rope on crane spool with visible precision construction.
CRANE ROPES
Union Marathon

Long-life crane rope engineered for sustained heavy-lift operations.

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Certifications & Standards

Union Rope products meet the most stringent industry certifications and standards. Every rope is manufactured and tested to guarantee compliance with regulatory requirements across mining, energy, and industrial sectors globally.

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