Sample of Wire Rope

Martin, Black and Co made very strong wire rope for a variety of uses including haulage cables for coal mines.

Museum reference:
COTSL-1989-157-10
Date:
1921
Associated with:
Martin Black and Company Wire Ropes Ltd · Speedwell Works, Coatbridge, Scotland


Materials:
steel

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By James McAuley on February 11, 2026

I worked for Martin & Black for 2 years in the mid seventies, they were an excellent employer and my boss Bill Lindsay was a great man, I learned a lot in my job as a technical representative and only left because I got the chance to work in the offshore fabrication industry. But I have fond memories of my time there

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