Abstract: A sheathing element, in particular a splicing tape, has at least one sheathing portion which is configured for an at least section-wise sheathing of at least one insertion end of at least one splice, embodied as a long splice, for a rope, in particular for a wire rope, advantageously for a haul rope and/or a traction rope, having a diameter d and a number of N stranded longitudinal elements, in particular strands, wherein the sheathing portion is suitable for permitting the splice to be produced with a length of less than 100*N*d.

Abstract: A rope portion of a rope that forms a person transporting wire rope having a diameter d, in particular of an endless rope, having at least one splice which is embodied as a long splice and which has a plurality of stranded longitudinal elements, in particular strands, at least one of which has at least one insertion end which at least portion-wise is inserted, in particular in place of a core, between other longitudinal elements, wherein the person transporting wire rope and/or the stranded longitudinal elements are at least largely free of a sheathing that at least partially encompasses the person transporting wire rope and/or at least one stranded longitudinal element.

Abstract: A cable, which is especially suitable as a suspension cable for cable railways, is described. The cable comprises a core (31) and several outer strands that surround the core and consist, for example, of several wires (32.1 . . . 32.6, 34.1 . . . 34.12). The cable is characterized by an integrated antifreezing device (33.1 . . . 33.6) which can be controlled from one end of the cable, preferably to prevent or specifically remove ice formations on an outer side of the cable. The antifreezing device (33.1 . . . 33.6) is thereby preferably integrated in at least one of the outer strands, however, it can also be integrated in the area of the core (31) of the cable or in inserts that fill spaces between individual wires (32.1 . . . 32.6, 34.1 . . . 34.12) of the cable. As the antifreezing device (33.1 . . . 33.6) is preferably configured as resistance heating, its heat intensity can be accurately adjusted by the flow of the current.

Abstract: In order to improve visibility and hence to reduce the risk of accidents, a load-carrying rope, for example a wire rope, is equipped with a number of luminous elements. A luminous element may in this case assume the position of a wire or of a braid, may be integrated in an insert, or may be guided in the spaces between wires or braids and preferably within the theoretical rope circumference. The luminous element may also itself be composed of luminous elements which are twisted together, spiralled, or laid in so as to form braids. For strain relief, the luminous elements may be equipped with a reinforcement in the form of a strand, or with a mesh.

Abstract: In order to improve visibility and hence to reduce the risk of accidents, a rope, for example a wire rope, is equipped with a number of luminous elements. A luminous element may in this case assume the position of a wire or of a braid, may be integrated in an insert, or may be guided in the spaces between wires or braids and preferably within the theoretical rope circumference. The luminous element may also itself be composed of luminous elements which are twisted together, are twisted or are laid. For strain relief, the luminous elements may be equipped with a reinforcement in the form of a strand, or with a mesh. The luminous element is intended to be connected to a source. In the state when it is fed, the luminous element is actively luminous. Owing to the improved visibility, rope lights may be used not only for a safety function but also for an aesthetic appearance.