In a traditional wire rope, its element wires cross each other at points (Point-contact).

In a compacted rope, surface-to-surface contacts are achieved among the element wires.

Problems with traditional wire rope

Round rope with Lang's Lay is very difficult to handle for it easily untwist itself and develop kinks.

Regular ropes meet the drum or sheave at points and wear them heavily.

Advantages of Area Contact Rope      

Minimized internal abrasion and wear

Larger effective metallic cross section

Higher breaking strength per Diameter

Easy to handle even when produced with Lang's Lay

Drum or sheave last longer when used with compacted ropes.