This Standard specifies the most commonly used wire ropes for general purposes. They are grouped by the number of strands and the number of outer wires in the strands. In the absence of a precise indication by the purchaser, the choice of construction within a group is left to the discretion of the supplier. The following types of wire ropes are not covered by this Standard: -- ropes for mining purposes; -- ropes for aircraft controls; -- ropes for deep drilling equipment; -- ropes for aerial ropeways and funiculars; -- ropes for lifts and elevators; -- ropes for prestressed concrete; -- ropes for fishing purposes.

ISO 2408:2004 - Identical