Tensile Testing on a Single Strand of Armored Wireline Cable

Tensile testing is a vital method to evaluate the mechanical strength and performance of armored wireline cables, especially in critical applications such as oilfield operations, mining, and industrial rigging. At TCR Engineering Services, we perform tension testing on individual strands of armored wireline cable in accordance with ASTM A931 — the standard test method for elongation and tensile strength of wire ropes.

This test determines the ultimate breaking load or force of the sample and is carried out using specialized tensile testing equipment designed to accommodate short gauge lengths and loop terminations. While this is a non-NABL accredited test, it provides reliable and valuable data for quality control and product validation.

Tensile testing on single-strand armored wireline cables per ASTM A931

Sample Requirements:

• The sample should be a single wire rope/cable strand.

• The total sample length, including any looped ends, must not exceed 500–600mm.

• The effective gauge length will also be limited to this maximum range due to equipment constraints.

This controlled test setup helps manufacturers and users of wireline cable ensure product safety, optimize design parameters, and comply with project specifications.

For more information or to book your test, contact TCR Engineering Services.