Shanghai Solar Steel Wire Rope & Sling Co.

What Shanghai Solar Steel Wire Rope & Sling Co. does

Shanghai Solar Steel Wire Rope & Sling Co., Ltd. is a privately-held Shanghai-based manufacturer of steel wire ropes, wire rope slings, marine anchor chain, lifting chains, and rigging hardware, headquartered at 840 Chengliu Highway in Jiading District with logistics proximity to the Jiangsu and Zhejiang industrial corridors. The company operates a catalog of 485+ product listings across 16 categories spanning wire rope slings, general-purpose and special steel wire rope (including non-rotating 18x7, 18x19, 35WxK7 constructions), heavy-duty lifting slings, synthetic rope slings, polyester slings, high-strength fiber ropes (UHMWPE, polypropylene, polyester), crane lifting chains, marine anchor chains, cargo lashing equipment, wire rope fittings, hoists, and lifting/rigging hardware. Its technical capabilities include in-house swaging up to 120mm rope diameter, custom splicing and termination services, and a proprietary manganese-based phosphating wear-resistant coating that the company claims extends fatigue life and reduces average daily use cost to roughly one-third that of standard smooth wire rope. Products carry safe working loads from 1 to 180 tons at 4:1, 5:1, or 6:1 safety factors, and are certified to GB, DIN, BS, JIS, ASTM, RR-W-410, API, and ISO standards as well as by major maritime classification societies including ABS, DNV, BV, LR, CCS, GL, KR, NK, RINA, and RS, with ISO 9001/CE quality system certification.

The company runs a B2B direct-sales model with quote-based pricing negotiated per order; sales are routed through the corporate website (wire-ropesling.com) via a "Request A Quote" workflow and direct outreach to sales personnel led by Sharon Wang. Payment terms include L/C, D/P, and T/T, with a stated production capacity of 100 pieces per day and pricing examples ranging from $2.20 per meter for stainless steel wire rope (200-meter MOQ) to higher-value customized large-diameter rope assemblies. Target customers are enterprise buyers in marine/offshore engineering (offshore oil and gas, offshore wind power installation, jack-up drilling platforms), shipbuilding and shipping, construction and infrastructure, and broader industrial applications including mining, petroleum, and elevator manufacturing. Notable engagements include long-term cooperation agreements with Jujie Group for the 700-ton semi-submersible crane vessel Jujie 702, supply contracts with NOF Company (Shandong Ocean Group) for the CJ50 jack-up platform ENERGY EDGE delivered to Qatar Gas, and export of lifting/towing/lashing products to Northern Offshore Drilling Operations Ltd. across four U.S. jack-up drilling platforms during 2019-2020.

Revenue model is one-time product sales with no subscription, recurring, or licensing component. The company is independently owned with no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, venture backing, or public listing, and its distribution operates exclusively through direct sales without intermediary resellers. International certifications and named U.S. and offshore-wind engagements indicate the company pursues export sales alongside its China-dominant base, though explicit operating geographies beyond China and the United States are not formally disclosed.

Name

Shanghai Solar Steel Wire Rope & Sling Co.

Legal name

Shanghai Solar Steel Wire Rope & Sling Co., Ltd.

Website

https://wire-ropesling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Shanghai-based B2B manufacturer of steel wire ropes, wire rope slings, marine anchor chain, lifting chains, and rigging hardware serving enterprise customers in marine/offshore engineering, shipbuilding, construction, mining, and industrial sectors, with proprietary manganese-based phosphating coating, 120mm swaging capability, and multi-society maritime certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wire Rope and Rigging Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills (314994)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Steel wire rope
• Wire rope slings
• Rigging hardware
• Marine lifting equipment
• Crane lifting chains

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Steel wire rope and sling products: One-time product sales of steel wire ropes, wire rope slings, lifting chains, rigging hardware, and related accessories. Customers purchase based on specific project requirements with pricing negotiated per order. No subscription or recurring revenue model indicated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Shanghai Solar Steel Wire Rope & Sling Co., Ltd. manufactures steel wire rope, wire rope slings, heavy-duty lifting slings, crane lifting chains, marine anchor chains, synthetic fiber ropes, and rigging hardware from its Shanghai facility. The company offers both standard catalog products and customized wire rope assemblies built to enterprise specifications, with in-house swaging up to 120mm diameter and proprietary manganese-based phosphating coating technology for extended fatigue life.

Product overview

Shanghai Solar Steel Wire Rope & Sling Co. is a manufacturer of steel wire rope and wire rope slings based in Shanghai, China. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of lifting and rigging products organized into core product lines (Wire Rope Sling, Steel Wire Rope, Special Wire Rope, Heavy Duty Lifting Slings, Synthetic Rope Slings, Crane Lifting Slings, Marine Anchor Chain, Crane Lifting Chains, High Strength Fiber Rope, Polyester Lifting Slings, Hoist), accessories (Wire Rope Fittings, Cargo Lashing Equipment, Lifting And Rigging Hardware), and services (Wire Rope Rigging assembly). The product range spans diameters from 4mm to 120mm, with safe working loads up to 180 tons, and serves marine engineering, shipbuilding, ports, offshore drilling, construction, mining, and petroleum industries. The company provides both standard products and custom manufacturing capabilities including swaging machines up to 120mm and experienced splicing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wire Rope Sling Wire rope slings for lifting and rigging applications, available in various configurations including single leg, multi-leg bridles, soft eye, thimble eye, and mechanically spliced terminations, for enterprise customers in marine, construction, and industrial sectors.
• Steel Wire Rope General-purpose steel wire rope for lifting, mooring, and cargo lashing applications, available in various diameters and constructions (6x19, 6x36, 8x19, etc.), used by enterprise customers in marine, construction, mining, and industrial sectors.
• Special Wire Rope Specialized wire ropes including non-rotating types (18x7, 18x19, 35WxK7), PVC coated, and high-strength variants for specific industrial applications, targeted at enterprise customers with demanding crane, marine, or anti-rotation hoisting requirements.
• Heavy Duty Lifting Slings High-capacity lifting slings designed for heavy industrial lifting operations, with safety factors of 4:1, 5:1, or 6:1, supplied to enterprise customers in construction, marine, and industrial sectors.
• Synthetic Rope Slings Synthetic fiber rope slings offered as alternatives to steel wire rope slings for lighter or corrosion-sensitive lifting applications, targeted at enterprise customers across marine, construction, and industrial sectors.
• Crane Lifting Slings Wire rope slings specifically designed for crane and hoist applications, including anti-twist configurations, supplied to enterprise customers in construction, ports, shipbuilding, and industrial sectors.
• Wire Rope Fittings Fittings and terminations for wire ropes including spelter sockets (open/closed), wedge sockets, thimbles, ferrules, and shackles, sold as accessory components to enterprise customers assembling wire rope systems.
• Marine Anchor Chain Anchor chains and mooring equipment for marine vessels, certified by classification societies, supplied to shipyards, shipping operators, and offshore service providers.
• Crane Lifting Chains Grade 80 alloy steel lifting chains for crane and hoist applications, available in various configurations and load capacities, supplied to enterprise customers in construction, ports, and industrial sectors.
• Cargo Lashing Equipment Cargo securing equipment including lashing chains, binder chains, and related hardware for maritime and transportation applications, supplied to shipyards, shipping operators, and logistics customers.
• High Strength Fiber Rope High-strength synthetic fiber ropes (UHMWPE, polypropylene, polyester) for mooring, towing, and maritime applications, supplied to enterprise customers in marine and offshore sectors.
• Polyester Lifting Slings Polyester webbing and round slings for light to medium lifting applications with various configurations, supplied to enterprise customers in construction, manufacturing, and logistics sectors.
• Lifting and Rigging Hardware Comprehensive range of rigging hardware including shackles, hooks, turnbuckles, wire rope clips, master links, hoist rings, and snatch blocks, sold as accessory components to enterprise customers.
• Wire Rope Rigging (Custom Assembly Service) Custom wire rope rigging assembly services including swaging, splicing, and termination, performed in-house for enterprise customers requiring purpose-built rope assemblies.
• Hoist Hoisting equipment including manual chain blocks, electric hoists, and winches for various lifting applications, supplied to enterprise customers in construction, manufacturing, and warehouse sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fatigue life of manganese-based phosphating-coated steel wire rope far exceeds that of smooth steel wire rope
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kiswire: Korean steel wire rope and cordage manufacturer serving automotive, crane, mining, and offshore sectors — comparable product range and similar exposure to Asia-based OEM buyers of wire rope and slings.
• WireCo WorldGroup: Major global producer of wire rope, synthetic rope, and engineered lifting solutions serving oil & gas, mining, crane, and marine markets — direct overlap on custom wire rope slings, terminations, and offshore rig/anchor chain.
• Mazzella Companies: US supplier of lifting and rigging products including wire rope slings, chain slings, and rigging hardware — comparable in sling/fittings product mix and in serving North American offshore and industrial customers.
• Liftex: US distributor/manufacturer specializing in synthetic and wire rope slings, rigging hardware, and lifting accessories — comparable offering in slings, webbing, and rigging hardware for industrial buyers.
• Usha Martin: Indian manufacturer of steel wire ropes, wire rope slings, and specialized lifting products for mining, oil & gas, ports, and elevators — directly comparable product mix and similar offshore/industrial end-market focus.
• Gustav Wolf: German wire rope producer with deep marine/offshore and crane exposure, including special rope constructions and termination technologies — comparable specialty rope capability and quality certifications.
• Yale Cordage: US-based manufacturer of synthetic fiber rope and cordage products for marine, utility, and industrial lifting — comparable product line in synthetic rope slings and high-strength fiber rope alongside Shanghai Solar's UHMWPE/polyester offerings.
• Bridon-Bekaert (Bridon): Global manufacturer of steel wire rope, synthetic rope, and lifting/rigging products for marine, offshore, mining, and industrial applications — directly comparable product portfolio and end-market exposure to Shanghai Solar.

Broad incumbents

• Crosby Group: Established manufacturer of rigging hardware (shackles, hooks, turnbuckles, lifting points) for marine, offshore, and industrial markets — directly comparable product range across Solar's lifting and rigging hardware category.
• Columbus McKinnon: Large diversified lifting and material-handling manufacturer with hoists, chain, and rigging products (including Yale hoists) — broader portfolio but directly overlapping with Solar's hoist, chain, and rigging hardware lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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