When selecting steel wire ropes for mining hoisting winches, the following factors need to be considered:

1. Use of steel wire rope: Mining hoisting winches are mainly used for mine lifting and transportation, so it is necessary to choose steel wire ropes with sufficient strength and durability.

2. Specification of steel wire rope: The specification of steel wire rope should meet the requirements of the lifting winch, including diameter, length, number of strands, etc.

3. Material of steel wire rope: The material of steel wire rope should have characteristics such as high strength, high toughness, and corrosion resistance to meet the requirements of mine lifting and transportation.

4. Surface condition of steel wire rope: The surface of the steel wire rope should be smooth, clean, and free of defects such as burrs and cracks to ensure safe use.

5. Length of steel wire rope: The length of steel wire rope should be determined based on the lifting height and transportation distance of the lifting winch to ensure the stability and safety of lifting and transportation.

6. Price of steel wire rope: On the premise of meeting the usage requirements, a reasonably priced steel wire rope should be selected to reduce costs.

In summary, when selecting steel wire ropes for mining hoisting winches, the above factors should be comprehensively considered, and brands and manufacturers with good quality assurance and reputation should be selected.