Some concept about type selection for mine wire rope change with the implement of"Steelwire ropes for important purposes"(GB89182006),"Steel wire ropesVocabulary,designationand classification"(GB/ T87062006)and“the coal safety rules"(2010 Edition).Some calcula-tion formulas are adjusted.In this paper,some new concepts were defined and the derivation proces-ses of some new formula were given.All above could make new standards be applied in practical engi-neenng.