These factory-supplied replacement wire ropes for the Yale RPE, CPE and VTEU electric winch ranges come pre-cut, pre-terminated at both ends and fitted with a Yale eye hook at the working end — ready to install with no field termination, cutting or fitting. Four rope diameters (Ø4 mm, Ø6 mm, Ø8 mm, Ø12 mm) and standard lengths from 5 metres to 100 metres cover the full replacement scope for the Yale electric winch fleet. The Yale Remote Control Assembly (article 192029597) is also available as a direct field-replacement for damaged or worn control pendants.
Key Features
- Factory-terminated Yale OEM ropes: Each rope is pre-cut to length and terminated at both ends under the Yale ISO 9001 quality regime — the same terminations used on new winches at the factory.
- Eye hook fitted at working end: Ready for immediate use; no field-fitting of accessories required.
- Four rope diameters: Ø4 mm, Ø6 mm, Ø8 mm, Ø12 mm — covers the full Yale RPE / CPE / VTEU range. Match the rope diameter to your specific winch model from the OEM datasheet.
- Twelve standard lengths per diameter: 5 m, 10 m, 15 m, 20 m, 30 m, 40 m, 50 m (or 49 m on Ø6 / 89 m on Ø8), 60 m, 70 m, 80 m, 90 m, and 100 m.
- Yale Remote Control Assembly (article 192029597): Direct field-replacement control pendant for CPE / RPE / VTEU winches — supplied as a complete cable, switch, and connector assembly.
- Maintains OEM certification: Using Yale OEM replacement ropes preserves the original CE / UKCA conformity and the safe working load of the installed winch. Non-OEM substitution voids both.
Technical Specifications
| Diameter |
Capacity (kg) |
Lengths Available (m) |
| Ø4 mm |
250 |
5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 |
| Ø6 mm |
500 |
5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 49, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 |
| Ø8 mm |
500 |
5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 89, 100 |
| Ø12 mm |
500 |
5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 |
All ropes are pre-terminated at both ends — drum end ready for the winch, working end fitted with a Yale eye hook. The Ø6 mm range includes a 49 m option (in place of the standard 50 m on other diameters), and the Ø8 mm range includes an 89 m option (in place of the standard 90 m); these reflect the specific drum geometries of certain Yale winch models. The Yale Remote Control Assembly (article 192029597) is supplied separately as a control-pendant spare for CPE / RPE / VTEU winches; consult the OEM manual for compatibility with your specific winch model.
Yale OEM Spare Parts | CE & UKCA Marked | Factory-Terminated | Made in Germany
Yale is a registered trademark of Columbus McKinnon Industrial Products, the global leader in hoisting and lifting equipment. These wire ropes and the remote control assembly are factory-supplied OEM spare parts for the Yale RPE, CPE, and VTEU electric winch ranges. CE marked under the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and UKCA marked under the UK Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. The ropes are pre-terminated under the Yale quality management system (EN ISO 9001) — field-cutting, re-terminating, or substitution of non-Yale ropes alters the safe working load of the installed winch and voids the manufacturer Declaration of Conformity. Use of OEM replacement ropes is required to maintain the original winch certification under UK LOLER 1998 / PUWER 1998 inspection regimes.
More About This Product
These are factory-supplied replacement wire ropes for the Yale RPE, CPE, and VTEU electric winch ranges. Each rope is pre-cut, pre-terminated at both ends, and fitted with a Yale eye hook at the working end — ready to install on the winch without field termination, cutting, or fitting of accessories. Available in four rope diameters (Ø4 mm, Ø6 mm, Ø8 mm, Ø12 mm) and standard lengths from 5 metres up to 100 metres in graduated increments, this range covers the full replacement scope for the Yale electric winch fleet. The same family includes the Yale Remote Control Assembly for the CPE / RPE / VTEU ranges (article 192029597), which fits as a direct field-replacement for damaged or worn control pendants on installed winches.
Suitable Applications
This range is the scheduled spare-parts pool for Yale RPE, CPE, and VTEU electric winch fleets across construction, plant rooms, fixed-installation lifting, marine deck equipment, and industrial process applications. Wire ropes are wearing components and require replacement at LOLER Thorough Examination when discard criteria are met (broken wires, kinks, surface damage, or deformation). Holding a small stock of the diameters and lengths used in your installations minimises downtime when a rope must be replaced. The Remote Control Assembly is the field replacement for damaged or worn winch pendants — useful where the cable has been crushed, the switch has failed, or water ingress has compromised the original control.
How to Specify and Install
- Identify your winch model: Read the model designation off the data plate of the winch (RPE, CPE, or VTEU plus capacity / configuration code).
- Consult the OEM manual: Identify the correct rope diameter and length for your winch model. The OEM manual gives the maximum rope length the drum can accept and the rope diameter required for the rated capacity.
- Order the matching SKU: Match the diameter (Ø4 / Ø6 / Ø8 / Ø12) and length (5 m – 100 m) to the OEM specification. Do not substitute a longer rope onto a smaller drum — the drum will not accept it cleanly and the lift will degrade.
- Decommission the existing rope: Power off the winch at the supply. Allow the existing rope to fully retract or be paid out to a safe working position; cut the existing rope at the drum termination and dispose appropriately.
- Fit the new rope at the drum: Terminate the new rope at the drum per the OEM manual — typically a clamp or socket termination. Confirm the pre-fitted end fitting matches the drum interface before assuming compatibility.
- Wind the new rope onto the drum: Pay the rope onto the drum under light tension to ensure tidy winding. Keep at least three turns on the drum at full extension during normal operation.
- Test under no-load: Run the winch in both directions through its full travel with no load attached, verifying the rope feeds and retrieves cleanly without binding.
- Conduct a load test: A LOLER Thorough Examination should be carried out following rope replacement before returning to full-load operation — this is typically required after any structural-grade repair or rope replacement on a winch under UK lifting regulations.
Warning:
Wire ropes are safety-critical components of a winch system. Use only the OEM Yale replacement ropes specified for your winch model. Field-cutting, splicing, or substituting non-OEM ropes alters the safe working load and voids the manufacturer's certification. After any rope replacement, a LOLER Thorough Examination by a competent person is required before returning the winch to load duty.
Safety Information
- Use only the OEM-specified rope diameter for your winch model — undersized rope will fail under load; oversized rope will not seat correctly on the drum.
- Do not field-cut, re-terminate, or splice the replacement rope — terminations are factory-set under controlled conditions.
- Verify the pre-fitted end fitting matches your winch's drum interface before installation.
- Power off the winch at the supply before any rope work.
- Wind the new rope onto the drum under light tension to avoid loose wraps that may collapse under load.
- Keep at least three turns of rope on the drum at full extension — never run the rope off the drum.
- Conduct a no-load test before returning to load operation.
- Arrange a LOLER Thorough Examination by a competent person following rope replacement before returning the winch to full-load duty.
- Wire ropes that have been used on a winch should not be re-used on a different winch — the rope has set to the specific drum geometry.
Inspection and Maintenance
Replacement ropes ship in protective packaging from CMCO and should be stored in their original packaging until use, in a dry environment away from chemicals, sunlight, and impact. Inspect the rope before installation for any transit damage. Once installed, the rope becomes a serviceable component of the winch and is inspected at every Thorough Examination under LOLER. Yale's standard discard criteria apply: broken wires (count over a specified reference length), surface damage (kinks, deformation, severe wear), corrosion, and elongation beyond the manufacturer's tolerance. The Remote Control Assembly is a single-unit replacement — when it fails, the complete assembly is changed out as a unit rather than repaired in the field. WOLFF Onsite holds stock of common Yale rope sizes and remote controls — contact our spares team for emergency replacement on installed Yale winch fleets.
Downloads
- Datasheets for the parent winch ranges (RPE, CPE, VTEU) contain the rope specifications relevant to each model — contact WOLFF Onsite for the datasheet matching your installed winch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which rope diameter and length do I need?
Read the model designation off your winch data plate and consult the OEM manual or original installation documentation. The OEM manual gives the rope diameter required for the rated capacity, and the maximum rope length the drum can accept. Don't guess — substituting a wrong diameter or length compromises the winch's certification.
Q: Why are these so much more expensive than generic wire rope?
Three reasons: (1) factory termination — both ends are professionally terminated under the Yale ISO 9001 quality regime, with the rated capacity verified at production; (2) eye hook included — generic rope doesn't ship with hooks; (3) OEM certification — using Yale OEM ropes maintains the CE / UKCA conformity of the installed winch, whereas substitution voids it. The cost premium reflects the certification and termination quality, not just the rope material.
Q: Can I cut a longer rope down to a shorter length?
No. Field-cutting and re-terminating alters the rated capacity of the rope and the certification of the winch. Always order the exact length specified for your winch model. WOLFF Onsite can supply non-standard lengths to order if your specific application doesn't match a standard length — contact our team with the winch model and required length.
Q: Why do Ø6 mm and Ø8 mm have 49 m and 89 m options instead of 50 m and 90 m?
These reflect the specific drum geometries of certain Yale winch models — the drum on those models accepts 49 m or 89 m of the respective rope diameter cleanly, with the right number of layers and turns for the published capacity. Picking the wrong length means either rope hanging loose on the drum or insufficient rope for the rated lift.
Q: When does the remote control assembly need replacing?
When it stops working reliably — typical failures are switch failure, cable damage (crushing, abrasion, kinking), connector corrosion, or water ingress. The remote is a single-unit replacement, not a field-repairable item. If your operators are noticing inconsistent button response or intermittent operation, order a replacement before the unit fails entirely.
Q: Do I need a LOLER inspection after rope replacement?
Yes — rope replacement on a lifting winch is a structural service event under UK LOLER 1998 practice, and a Thorough Examination by a competent person should be carried out before returning the winch to full-load duty. WOLFF Onsite provides LOLER inspection alongside rope replacement as a combined service — contact our team.
