This document discusses non-stranded wire ropes used in mining. It begins by defining wire ropes and distinguishing them from cables and cords based on diameter. It then classifies wire ropes into two main types: stranded ropes which are built of strands consisting of twisted wires, and non-stranded ropes where the layers are coiled without strands. The document focuses on types of non-stranded locked coil ropes, describing their construction and properties. It provides details on full lock coil, half lock coil, and Z-lock and X-lock varieties, and discusses their applications in mining operations and advantages like strength, fatigue resistance, and service life.