This specification covers wire ropes and wire seizing strands (see 6.1). This specification does not include all types, classes, constructions, and sizes of wire rope and strand that are commercially available, but it is intended to cover the more common types, classes, constructions, and sizes that are suitable for federal government use.Intended Use: Wire rope and wire seizing strand covered by this specification are intended for use in general hauling, hoisting, lifting, transporting, well drilling, in passenger and freight elevators, and for marine mooring, towing, trawling, and similar work. (Not intended for aircraft use.)