For wire rope the packaging is generally in a coil, plywood or wooden reel. And the length can be according to customer’s demand.

The common surface treatment process for steel wire rope include : oil-coated, hot-dip galvanized, electro-galvanized, and plastic-(PVC) coated.

In the surface treatment of steel wire, oil is the most widely used one. Because oiling can not only play the role of rust prevention and lubrication, but also the price is relatively cheap.
Another type, hot-dip galvanized, it is to coat a layer of zinc on the surface of the steel wire rope through heat treatment. Usually, the hot-dip galvanized zinc layer is relatively thick, which can guarantee that it will not rust for 20 years in the air.
The third type of electro-galvanized steel wire rope is less rust-resistant than hot-dip galvanized. Generally, it can keep rust-free in the air for 3-5 years, but the electro-galvanized surface will be brighter than the hot-dip galvanized surface.
Finally, plastic-coated steel wire rope. This is to coat a layer of pvc on the surface of the wire rope, which has the effect of lifting buffer and wear resistance.