MHCL 2026 conference
50th Anniversary (1976–2026)

Section: Construction and Mining Equipment and Technologies
Abstract: During the last years, fiber ropes have proven to be an option to replace steel wire ropes in many technical applications. Especially for hoisting applications or winch-based applications, fiber ropes (e.g. made from high-modulus polyethylene, TLCP fibers or aramid fibers) do offer a lot of advantages. Due to their low material density paired with high strength, these fiber ropes can ease handling and installation of ropes in technical applications at comparable performance. For applying a fiber rope in a technical application, e.g. hoisting gears, knowledge on the behavior under mechanical stress is essential. Especially the behavior under tensile load, tension-tension and cyclic bending has to be known to find an adequate fiber rope for special applications.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus Michael
Head
Technische Universität Chemnitz
Endowed Professorship of Technical Textiles & Textile Mechanical Components

Dr.-Ing. Thorsten Heinze
Scientist
Technische Universität Chemnitz
Endowed Professorship of Technical Textiles & Textile Mechanical Components

Dipl.-Ing. Jens Mammitzsch
Scientist
Technische Universität Chemnitz
Endowed Professorship of Technical Textiles & Textile Mechanical Components