Wire Rope Slings: Instruc ons for Care, Use, Inspec on and Repair INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARE, USE, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR CARE Store in a dry, clean area away from chemicals, dust, grit or elevated temperatures. USE Check weight of load. Check sling rated load for type of li & angle of leading (see load angle chart). Sling shall not be twisted, ed into knots or joined by kno ng. Be sure that the load cannot cut the sling during the li by padding corners, edges, protrusions or abrasive surfaces; use materials of sufficient strength and thickness. If hook is a ached to sling, center load on base (bowl) of sling hook unless sling hook is designed for point loading. Balance load. Maintain load control. Avoid jerking the load. Be alert for snagging of load. Avoid dragging sling over rough surfaces and from under the load. Choker hitch must choke on sling body, never on a splice or end fi ng. Stand clear of load at all mes. Persons are not to ride on sling or load. For use in abnormal condi ons of heat, cold, chemical ac vity, consult the manufacturer. Restrict use to temperatures below 400 F (fiber core wire rope below 180 F) and above 40 F. Important: A single leg sling with hand tucked splice can unlay and drop the load if allowed to rotate during a li. Always use a tag line. INSPECTION Before use: look for rope distor on, kinks, cut or broken strands, corrosion, heat damage, bird caging, or crushing. Look at the end a achments for cracks, wear or deforma on, hooks with twists or a throat opening increase. Look for broken or missing wires. For strand laid and single part slings, no more than 10 broken wires in a 1 lay or 5 in 1 strand lay in 1 lay. For cable laid and braided broken wire inspec on criteria, consult the manufacturer. If an inspec on reveals that such wear or damage is present, replace the sling. Frequent inspec on is done by the person handling the sling before each use and must include all of the before use items. Periodic inspec ons must be recorded at least annually for normal service, quarterly or more frequently if in severe service or nearly constant use. Periodic inspec ons are performed by a designated person who records the observed condi on and determines when further use would be hazardous. REPAIR Any hazardous condi on disclosed by an inspec on shall require replacement of the wire rope sling. Repair is not an op on when damage/wear seriously reduces the sling s capacity. Because of the greatly reduced li ing capacity, use extra when the horizontal li angle is less than 45 and do not make li s of less than 30 load angle. Example: A sling rated at and li ing 1,000 pounds will be damaged and could break suddenly when the li ing angle is less than 30 at which angle the sling s capacity is reduced to only 500 pounds. Important: Use a longer sling to increase the angle which will also increase the allowable capacity. For choker hitches, the li ing capacity is reduced by 25% or more, depending on the capacity 27
Mechanical Spliced Wire Rope Slings Type F10ETH Type F10EE Type F10TT Sling Length Type F10ETC Type F10ET Sling Length Mechanical Splice Wire Rope Slings Extra Improved Plow Steel (EIPS) Wire Eye Alloy Eye Rope Dia. Hook Width (W) 90⁰ 60⁰ 45⁰ Size ID Number (In.) x Length (L) Ver cal Choker Basket Basket Basket (Tons) F10EE1/4 1/4" 2 x 4 0.65 0.48 1.3 1.1.91 1 TA F10EE3/8 3/8" 3 x 6 1.4 1.1 2.9 2.5 2 1 1/2 T A F10EE1/2 1/2" 4 x 8 2.5 1.9 5.1 4.4 3.6 3 TA F10EE5/8 5/8" 5 x 10 3.9 2.9 7.8 6.8 5.5 5 TA F10EE3/4 3/4" 6 x 12 5.6 4.1 11 9.7 7.9 7 TA F10EE7/8 7/8" 7 x 14 7.6 5.6 15 13 11 11 TA F10EE1 1" 8 x 16 9.8 7.2 20 17 14 11 TA F10EE1 1/8 1 1/8 9 x 18 12 9.1 24 21 17 15 TA F10EE1 1/4 1 1/4 10 x 20 15 11 30 26 21 15 TA F10EE1 1/2 1 1/2 12 x 24 21 16 42 37 30 22 TA All Capaci es in Tons (2000 Lbs. / 1 TON) Larger sizes available upon request Effect of Angle The angle factor must be applied to calculate the sling s reduced capacity. Mul ply the 90⁰ basket ra ng by the factor shown for the angle that is applicable. That will determine the capacity of the sling at that angle. Angle Factor Angle Factor 90⁰ 1.0000 55⁰ 0.8192 80⁰ 0.9848 50⁰ 0.7660 75⁰ 0.9659 45⁰ 0.7071 70⁰ 0.9397 40⁰ 0.6428 65⁰ 0.9063 35⁰ 0.5736 60⁰ 0.8660 30⁰ 0.5000 Choker Hitch Rated Capacity Adjustment For Slings in a Choke Hitch when Angle of Choke is Less Than 135 Angle of Choke In Degrees* Rated Capacity Percent* 120 180 100 90 119 87 60 89 74 30 59 62 0 29 49 * Percent of Sling Rated Capacity in a Choker Hitch See Wire Rope Slings: Instruc ons for Care, Use, Inspec on and Repair at the beginning of this sec on. 28
Two Leg Wire Rope Slings Sling Length Two Leg Wire Rope Sling TYPE F20TH TYPE F20TE TYPE F20TT Two Leg Mechanically Spliced Wire Rope Slings, EIPS Grade Wire Rope Dia. 60⁰ Capacity 45⁰ Capacity 30⁰ Capacity Alloy Eye Hook Size ID Number (In.) (Tons) (Tons) (Tons) Oblong Ring D x L x W (Tons) F20TH1/4 1/4" 1.1 0.91 0.65 1/2 x5 x2 1/2 1 TA F20TH5/16 5/16 1.7 1.4 1.0 1/2 x5 x2 1/2 1 TA F20TH3/8 3/8" 2.5 2.0 1.4 3/4 x5 1/2 x2 3/4 1 1/2 T A F20TH7/16 7/16 3.4 2.7 1.9 3/4 x5 1/2 x2 3/4 2 TA F20TH1/2 1/2" 4.4 3.6 2.5 3/4 x5 1/2 x2 3/4 3 TA F20TH9/16 9/16 5.5 4.5 3.2 1 x7 x3 1/2 5 TA F20TH5/8 5/8" 6.8 5.5 3.9 1 x7 x3 1/2 5 TA F20TH3/4 3/4" 9.7 7.9 5.6 1 1/4 x8 3/4 x4 3/8 7 TA F20TH7/8 7/8" 13.0 11.0 7.6 1 1/4 x8 3/4 x4 3/8 11 TA F20TH1 1" 17.0 14.0 9.8 1 1/2 x10 1/2 x5 1/4 11 TA F20TH1 1/8 1 1/8 21.0 17.0 12 1 3/4 x12 x6 15 TA F20TH1 1/4 1 1/4 26.0 21.0 15 1 3/4 x12 x6 15 TA F20TH1 1/2 1 1/2 37.0 30.0 21 2 1/41X15.75 x7.87 22 TA Effect of Angle The angle factor must be applied to calculate the sling s reduced capacity. Mul ply the 90⁰ basket ra ng by the factor shown for the angle that is applicable. That will determine the capacity of the sling at that angle. All Capaci es in Tons (2000 Lbs. / 1 TON) Larger sizes available upon request Angle Factor Angle Factor 90⁰ 1.0000 55⁰ 0.8192 80⁰ 0.9848 50⁰ 0.7660 75⁰ 0.9659 45⁰ 0.7071 70⁰ 0.9397 40⁰ 0.6428 65⁰ 0.9063 35⁰ 0.5736 60⁰ 0.8660 30⁰ 0.5000 See Wire Rope Slings: Instruc ons for Care, Use, Inspec on and Repair at the beginning of this sec on. 29
Three Leg Wire Rope Slings Sling Length Three Leg Wire Rope Sling Sling Length Four Leg Wire Rope Sling Three Leg Mechanically Spliced Wire Rope Slings, EIPS Grade TYPE F30TH TYPE F30TE TYPE F30TT TYPE F40TH TYPE F40TE TYPE F40TT Four Leg Mechanically Spliced Wire Rope Slings, EIPS Grade Wire 60⁰ 45⁰ 30⁰ Rope Dia. Capacity Capacity Capacity ID Number (In.) (Tons) (Tons) (Tons) F30TH1/4 1/4" 1.7 1.4 0.97 F30TH5/16 5/16 2.6 2.1 1.5 F30TH3/8 3/8" 3.7 3.0 2.2 F30TH7/16 7/16 5.0 4.1 2.9 F30TH1/2 1/2" 6.6 5.4 3.8 F30TH9/16 9/16 8.3 6.8 4.8 F30TH5/8 5/8" 10 8.3 5.9 F30TH3/4 3/4" 15 12 8.4 F30TH7/8 7/8" 20 16 11 F30TH1 1" 26 21 15 F30TH1 1/8 1 1/8 31 26 18 F30TH1 1/4 1 1/4 38 31 22 All Capaci es in Tons (2000 Lbs. / 1 TON) Larger sizes available upon request Wire 60⁰ 45⁰ 30⁰ Rope Capacity Capacity Capacity ID Number Dia. (In.) (Tons) (Tons) (Tons) F40TH1/4 1/4" 2.2 1.8.97 F40TH5/16 5/16 3.5 2.8 1.5 F40TH3/8 3/8" 5.0 4.1 2.2 F40TH7/16 7/16 6.7 5.5 2.9 F40TH1/2 1/2" 8.8 7.1 3.8 F40TH9/16 9/16 11 9.0 4.8 F40TH5/8 5/8" 14 11 5.9 F40TH3/4 3/4" 19 16 8.4 F40TH7/8 7/8" 26 21 11 F40TH1 1" 34 28 15 F40TH1 1/8 1 1/8 42 34 18 F40TH1 1/4 1 1/4 51 42 22 All Capaci es in Tons (2000 Lbs. / 1 TON) Larger sizes available upon request Effect of Angle The angle factor must be applied to calculate the sling s reduced capacity. Mul ply the 90⁰ basket ra ng by the factor shown for the angle that is applicable. That will determine the capacity of the sling at that angle. Angle Factor Angle Factor 90⁰ 1.0000 55⁰ 0.8192 80⁰ 0.9848 50⁰ 0.7660 75⁰ 0.9659 45⁰ 0.7071 70⁰ 0.9397 40⁰ 0.6428 65⁰ 0.9063 35⁰ 0.5736 60⁰ 0.8660 30⁰ 0.5000 See Wire Rope Slings: Instruc ons for Care, Use, Inspec on and Repair at the beginning of this sec on. 30
Standard Components for Wire Rope Slings A B C ID Number Working Load Limit (Lbs.)* Alloy Oblong Rings Mat. Dia. (A) Inside Width (B) Inside Length (C) WT. LBS. A100 3000 0.39 1.97 3.15 0.31 A130 4600 0.51 2.36 4.33 0.75 A160 6000 0.63 2.36 4.33 1.17 A180 8000 0.75 2.95 5.31 2.03 A220 13400 0.91 3.54 6.30 3.53 A260 20800 1.06 3.94 7.09 5.42 A320 31300 1.30 4.33 7.87 9.13 A360 48900 1.42 5.51 10.24 13.72 A450 66500 1.77 7.09 13.39 28.27 A500 88800 1.97 7.48 13.78 36.49 A560 125300 2.36 7.87 15.75 59.56 A720 187900 2.76 9.84 18.11 99.23 ID Number * At 5:1 design factor A A Heavy Duty Wire Rope Thimble Wire Rope Size (In.) (C) B Inside Width (In.) (A) Inside Length (In.) (B) Thick (In.) (D) WT. LBS. T1/4HVY 1/4.88 1.63.41.065 T5/16HVY 5/16 1.06 1.88.50.108 T3/8HVY 3/8 1.13 2.13.63.236 T7/16HVY 7/16 1.25 2.38.72.31 T1/2HVY 1/2 1.5 2.75.81.48 T9/16HVY 9/16 1.5 2.75.88.49 T5/8HVY 5/8 1.75 3.25.97.69 T3/4HVY 3/4 2.00 3.75 1.22 1.50 T7/8HVY 7/8 2.25 4.25 1.38 1.83 T1HVY 1 2.50 4.50 1.56 2.63 T1 1/8HVY 1 1/8 2.88 5.13 1.81 3.75 T1 1/4HVY 1 1/4 3.50 6.25 2.19 7.88 T1 1/2HVY 1 1/2 3.50 6.50 2.56 10.89 Larger Sizes are Available C D A ID Number Working Load Limit (Lbs.)* B C Alloy Eye Hoist Hook Length (A) Eye Dia. (B) Bowl Thickness (C) Throat Opening (D) WT. LBS. 101010ES 2200 3.23 0.75 0.83 0.79 0.73 101015ES 2800 3.66 0.98 0.91 0.87 1.01 101020ES 4400 4.13 1.06 1.06 0.91 1.65 101030ES 5600 4.76 1.26 1.22 1.06 2.31 101045ES 9500 5.75 1.50 1.46 1.38 4.09 101070ES 14100 7.36 2.01 1.93 1.69 8.69 101110ES 20300 9.06 2.52 2.36 2.09 15.84 101150ES 28200 10.04 2.76 2.64 2.28 22.44 101200ES 38800 12.60 3.54 3.15 3.07 44.66 A ID Number D D Working Load Limit (Lbs.)* * At 5:1 design factor B C Alloy Swivel Eye Hoist Hook Length (A) Eye Dia. (B) Bowl Thickness (C) Throat Opening (D) WT. LBS. 147010ES 2200 4.57 1.06 0.83 0.79 1.03 147015ES 2800 5.51 1.30 0.91 0.87 2.20 147020ES 4400 6.42 1.65 1.06 0.91 3.08 147030ES 5600 6.77 1.57 1.22 1.06 3.65 147045ES 9500 8.39 1.97 1.46 1.38 8.03 147070ES 14100 10.47 2.56 1.93 1.69 12.91 147110ES 20300 12.20 2.68 2.36 2.09 21.45 147150ES 28200 13.54 3.39 2.64 2.28 33.66 147200ES 38800 16.81 4.49 3.15 3.07 58.30 * At 5:1 design factor Hook dimensions shown are the Pewag brand. Although most manufacturers have similar dimensions, it would be unfeasible for us to show all that we represent. If you have a preferred brand that you would like further informa on on, please contact us. 31
Introduc on to Wire Rope Correct Incorrect Correct Incorrect Incorrect Correct Incorrect Incorrect Correct Correct The nominal or breaking strength of a wire rope applies only to a new, unused rope. The nominal strength of a wire rope should be considered the straight line pull which will actually break a new, unused rope. The nominal strength of a wire rope should never be used as its working load. To determine the working load of a wire rope, the nominal strength must be reduced by a design factor (formerly called a safety factor). The design factor will vary depending upon the type of machine and installa on, and the work performed. For example, a design factor of "5" means that the nominal strength of the wire rope must be divided by five to determine the maximum load that can be applied to the rope system. Government and industrial organiza ons such as OSHA, ANSI and ASME have established recommended design factors for various types of opera ons. Wire rope should never be placed into service without an understanding of the appropriate design factor. Wire rope will fail if worn out, overloaded, misused, damaged or improperly maintained. In service, wire rope loses strength and work capability. Abuse and misuse increase the rate of loss. Wire ropes wear out. Nominal strength begins to decline the first day of service due to natural causes such as surface wear and metal loss and con nues to decrease with each use. Never overload a wire rope. Do not exceed the working load limit (WLL) of the rope. WLL equals nominal strength divided by the appropriate design factor. Never "shock load" a wire rope. A sudden applica on of force or load can cause both visible external damage and internal damage. There is no prac cal way to es mate the force applied by shock loading a rope. The sudden release of a load can also damage a wire rope. Lubricant is applied to the wires and strands of a wire rope when it is manufactured. If the rope is operated outdoors or in a corrosive environment, the lubricant is depleted and should be replaced periodically. Any fi ng a ached to a wire rope may reduce its working load limit depending on the "efficiency ra ng" of the specific fi ng and/or method of assembly. Efficiency ra ngs must be iden fied and understood to ensure safe wire rope usage. Wire rope will be damaged by extreme temperatures. Fiber core wire rope should never be exposed to temperatures exceeding 200 F and IWRC wire rope should never be used at temperatures above 400 F or below 60 F. 32
Introduc on to Wire Rope Wire rope is a machine with dozens of individual wires which are formed and fabricated to move or operate at close tolerances to one another. When a wire rope bends, each of its many wires slides and adjusts to accommodate the differences in length between the inside and outside of the bend. The sharper the bend, the greater the movement. Wire Rope has Three Main Components: Wires The wires are mainly constructed from high carbon steel, but may also be formed from various metals such as iron or stainless steel. Carbon steel wire rope is manufactured in various grades, including: Core * Improved Plow Steel (IPS) * Extra Improved Plow Steel (EIPS) * Extra Extra Improved Plow Steel (EEIPS) Wire Rope Strand Wire This designates the nominal strength of the wire rope. EIPS is the most commonly used and manufactured grade today. Strands These are made with a number of wires that may vary from 3 to 91, with the majority of wire ropes falling into the 7 wire, 19 wire, or 37 wire strand categories. Core Usually a wire rope consists of a core member, around which a number of mul wired strands are "laid" or helically bent. There are two general types of cores for wire rope... Fiber Core (FC) and Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC). The fiber core may be made from natural or synthe c fibers. The purpose of the core is to provide support and maintain the posi on of the outer strands during opera on. Any number of mul wired strands may be laid around the core. The most popular arrangement is six strands around the core, as this combina on gives the best balance. Wire Rope Classifica ons 7x19 6x19 IWRC 6X19 FC 6X37 IWRC 6X37 FC 8x19 19x7 Wire ropes are iden fied by classifica ons based upon the number of strands and nominal number of wires in each strand. A 6 x 19 classifica on for example, includes six strands with each strand consis ng of 15 26 individual wires. The six strands of a 6 x 37 class wire rope are constructed of 27 49 individual wires. Other popular classifica ons include 19 x 7, 7 x 19 and 8 x 19. Wire Rope Finish Wire rope generally comes with a "bright" or uncoated finish but several other op ons are available. A galvanized, zinc coa ng, a n coa ng or a synthe c coa ng such as vinyl or nylon may also be applied to the rope's surface. Ropes with plas c coa ngs and plas cfilled interiors are also obtainable. It should be understood that these coa ngs can affect the characteris cs and breaking strength of the wire rope. Wire Rope Lays Right Regular Lay (RRL) Le Regular Lay (LRL) Right Alternate Lay (RAL) Le Alternate Lay (LAL) Right Lang Lay (RLL) Le Lang Lay (LLL) "Lay" of a wire rope is simply a descrip on of the way wires and strands are placed during construc on. Right lay and le lay refers to the direc on of strands. Right lay means that the strands pass from le to right across the rope. Le lay means just the opposite: strands pass from right to le. Regular lay and lang lay describes the way wires are placed within each strand. Regular lay means that wire in the strands are laid opposite in direc on to the lay of the strands. Lang lay means that wires are laid in the same direc on as the lay of the strands. Most of the wire rope used is right regular lay. This specifica on has the widest range of applica ons and meets the requirements of most equipment. In fact, other lay specifica ons are considered excep ons and must be requested when ordering. 33
General Purpose & Rota on Resistant Wire Rope Specs. 6x19 Class with IWRC Includes 6x19, 6x25 Filler Wire (FW), and 6x26 Warrington Seale (WS) 6x19 Classifica on Wire Ropes provide a balance between fa gue and wear resistance. It is a very popular, general purpose rope that will give long service with moderately sized sheaves and drums, and is o en used for hoists, boom hoists, and slings. Right Regular Lay (RRL) in all sizes. Lang Lay, Le Lay, and Alternate Lay is available in some sizes. 6x36 Class Warrington Seale with IWRC 6x36 Classifica on of Wire Ropes have a third layer of wires which make them more flexible, although less abrasion resistant than ropes of the 6 x 19 class. Each strand contains numerous, compara vely small diameter wires which offer superior bending ability. As the number of wires in each strand increases, flexibility increases. O en used on winches and as hoist ropes on overhead and mobile cranes. EIPS Wire Rope Core The 8x19 Classifica on Rota on resistant ropes are recommended for hois ng unguided loads with a single part or mul part line. The eight outer strands are manufactured in right lay, with the inner strands being le lay. These ropes are slightly stronger and significantly more rugged than the 19x7 construc on. However, the rota on resistant proper es of the 8x19 rota on resistant ropes are much less than those of the 19x7 construc on. The 8x19 Classifica on rota on resistant ropes are recommended for hois ng unguided loads with a single part or mul part line. 8x19 Class EIPS Rota on Resistant Wire Rope SIZE (Inch) SIZE (Decimal) BREAKING STRENGTH (Tons) 8x19 Class WEIGHT Per FOOT (Lbs.) Approx. 3/8.3750 6.63 0.26 7/16.4375 8.97 0.36 6x19 Class SIZE (Inch) IWRC Wire Rope Core EIPS 6x19 Class IWRC Wire Rope Core EIPS 6x36 Class SIZE (Decimal) BREAKING STRENGTH (Tons) 6x36 Class WEIGHT Per FOOT (Lbs.) Approx. 1/4 0.250 3.40 0.116 5/16.3125 5.27 0.180 3/8.3750 7.55 0.260 7/16.4375 10.20 0.350 1/2.50 13.30 0.460 9/16.5625 16.80 0.590 5/8.6250 20.60 0.720 3/4.750 29.40 1.040 7/8.8750 39.80 1.420 1 1.00 51.70 1.850 1 1/8 1.1250 65.00 2.340 1 1/4 1.250 79.90 2.890 1 3/8 1.3750 96.00 3.500 1 1/2 1.50 114.00 4.160 1 5/8 1.6250 132.00 4.880 1 3/4 1.750 153.00 5.670 2 2.00 198.00 7.390 2 1/4 2.250 247.00 9.360 2 3/8 2.3750 274.00 10.400 2 1/2 2.50 302.00 11.600 1/2.50 11.60 0.47 9/16.5625 14.70 0.60 5/8.6250 18.10 0.73 3/4.750 25.90 1.06 7/8.8750 35.00 1.44 1 1.00 45.50 1.88 19x7 is recommended for hois ng unguided loads with a single part line. The rota on resistant proper es of this rope are secured by two layers of strands. The inner strands are le lay, while the 12 outer strands are right lay, which enables one layer to counteract the other layer's rota on. The rota on resistant characteris cs of the 19x7 wire ropes are superior to those of the 8x19 Class wire ropes. 19x7 Class EIPS Rota on Resistant Wire Rope SIZE (Inch) SIZE (Decimal) BREAKING STRENGTH (Tons) WEIGHT Per FOOT (Lbs.) Approx. 1/4 0.250 2.77 0.113 5/16.3125 4.30 0.177 3/8.3750 6.15 0.25 7/16.4375 8.33 0.35 1/2.50 10.80 0.45 9/16.5625 13.60 0.58 5/8.6250 16.80 0.71 3/4.750 24.00 1.02 7/8.8750 32.50 1.39 1 1.00 42.20 1.82 19x7 Class See Introduc on to Wire Rope at the beginning of this sec on. 34
Drop Forged and Malleable Wire Rope Clips Proper use of Wire Rope Clips 1. Refer to the chart in following these instruc ons. Turn back specified amount of rope from thimble or loop. Apply first clip one base width from dead end of rope. Apply U bolt over dead end of wire rope live end rests in saddle. Tighten nuts evenly, alternate from one nut to the other un l reaching the recommended torque. 2. When two clips are required, apply the second clip as near the thimble or loop as possible. Tighten nuts evenly, alterna ng un l reaching the recommended torque. When more than two clips are required, apply the second clip as near the loop or thimble as possible, turn nuts on second clip firmly, but do not ghten. Proceed to Step 3. 3. When three or more clips are required, space addi onal clips equally between the first two take up rope slack ghten nuts on each u bolt evenly, alterna ng from one nut to the other un l reaching the recommended torque. 4. Apply an ini al load equal to loads expected in use. Inspect for proper orienta on and spacing of clips and re ghten the nuts to recommended torque. Live End Dead End U Bolt INCORRECT: Clips are Staggered INCORRECT: Saddle on Dead End Never Saddle a Dead Horse!! Saddle For light duty non cri cal applica ons only. (Import Only) CORRECT: Saddle on Live End Drop Forged and Galvanized. See Manufacturer s Guide for proper use. ID Number Malleable Wire Rope Clip Clip and Wire Rope Size Minimum Number of Clips Amount of Wire Rope Turnback (IN.) Torque* in Ft. Lbs. WT. LBS. MAL1/16 1/16 3 4 2.03 MAL1/8 1/8 3 5 3.05 MAL3/16 3/16 3 6 5.08 MAL1/4 1/4 3 7 15.12 MAL5/16 5/16 3 8 15.15 MAL3/8 3/8 3 10 30.21 MAL7/16 7/16 4 10 40.25 MAL1/2 1/2 4 15 45.38 MAL9/16 9/16 4 16 50.41 MAL5/8 5/8 4 16 75.53 MAL3/4 3/4 5 22 75.76 MAL7/8 7/8 5 24 130 1.2 MAL1 1 6 31 130 1.5 MAL1 1/8 1 1/8 7 39 200 2.1 * The ghtening torque values shown are based upon the threads being clean, dry, and free of lubricants. Read and Follow Manufacturer s Warnings and Applica on Instruc ons 35 ID Number Drop Forged Wire Rope Clip Clip and Wire Rope Size Minimum Number of Clips Amount of Wire Rope Turnback (IN.) Torque* in Ft. Lbs. WT. LBS. G4501/8 1/8 2 3 1/4 4.5.06 G4503/16 3/16 2 3 3/4 7.5.10 G4501/4 1/4 2 4 3/4 15.19 G4505/16 5/16 2 5 1/4 30.28 G4503/8 3/8 2 6 1/2 45.48 G4507/16 7/16 2 7 65.78 G4501/2 1/2 3 11 1/2 65.80 G4509/16 9/16 3 12 95 1.09 G4505/8 5/8 3 12 95 1.10 G4503/4 3/4 4 18 130 1.42 G4507/8 7/8 4 19 225 2.12 G4501 1 5 26 225 2.52 G4501 1/8 1 1/8 6 34 225 2.83 G4501 1/4 1 1/4 7 44 360 4.38 G4501 1/2 1 1/2 8 54 360 5.44 * The ghtening torque values shown are based upon the threads being clean, dry, and free of lubricants. Read and Follow Manufacturer s Warnings and Applica on Instruc ons
Open Wedge Sockets Crosby Terminator Wedge Sockets have an efficiency ra ng of 80% based on the catalog strength of XXIP wire rope. They are magne c par cle inspected and sa sfy all applicable ASME requirements. The Terminator wedge design eliminates both the poten al breaking off of the tail due to fa gue and the need for an extra piece of wire rope for installa on. These wedge sockets also feature a pin diameter and jaw opening that works with closed swage and spelter sockets. 36
Open and Closed Swage Sockets Forged from special C 1035 steel, fine grain, special bar quality. Spheroidized annealed for cold swaging. Sockets properly applied have an efficiency ra ng of 100%. This is based on the catalog strength of wire rope. Larger sizes available up to 3 wire rope. * Also available in 304 stainless steel: 1/4" through 1 1/4" open and closed Open Type Swage Sockets Closed Type Swage Sockets Swage sockets are recommended for use on 6 x 19 or 6 x 37 IPS or XIP (EIP), XXIP (EEIP), RRL, FC, or IWRC wire ropes. They are also approved for use on galvanized bridge rope. Before using swage sockets with other type lay, construc on or grade of wire rope, it is recommended that the termina on be proof loaded to prove the adequacy of the assembly. 37
Swage Fi ngs All studs supplied without wrench grips unless requested. Right hand N.C. threads supplied unless otherwise specified. C TTS Threaded Stud C STS Threaded Stud B A (A er Swage) B A (A er Swage) ID Rope Dia. A B C NC NF Wt. (Lbs.) ID Rope Dia. A B C NC NF Wt. (Lbs.) TTS 8A 1/4 1/2 4 23/32 1 1/2 1/2 13 1/2 20 0.21 TTS 10 5/16 5/8 5 23/32 1 3/4 5/8 11 5/8 18 0.41 TTS 12 3/8 3/4 6 3/4 2 3/4 10 3/4 16 0.72 TTS 12A 3/8 3/4 9 3/4 5 3/4 10 3/4 16 1.05 TTS 16 1/2 1 8 9/16 2 1/2 1 8 1 12 1.64 TTS 16A 1/2 1 12 1/16 6 1 8 1 12 2.40 STS 12 3/8 5/8 6 1/4 2 1/4 3/4 10 3/4 16 0.58 STS 14 7/16 3/4 7 5/16 2 5/8 7/8 9 7/8 14 0.90 STS 16 1/2 7/8 8 1/4 3 1 8 1 12 1.36 MM56 16 1/2 3/4 6 5/8 2 1/4 7/8 9 7/8 14 1.00 STS 18 9/16 1 9 1/4 3 3/8 1 1/8 7 1 1/8 12 1.93 STS 20 5/8 1 1/8 10 1/8 3 3/4 1 1/4 7 1 1/4 12 2.66 TTS 18 9/16 1 1/8 9 6/8 2 3/4 1 1/8 7 1 1/8 12 2.33 Bu on Stops/End Stops Rope Size Product ID A er swage Dia. A er swage Length 1/4 SB 8 5/8 1 1/8 1/4 G8 32 3/4 1 1/8 5/16 SB 10 3/4 1 1/2 5/16 G10 12 7/8 1 1/4 3/8 SB 12 7/8 1 3/4 3/8 G12 4 1 1 1/2 Threaded studs are recommended for use on 6 x 19 or 6 x 37 IPS or XIP (EIP), XXIP (EEIP), RRL, FC, or IWRC wire ropes. They are also approved for use on galvanized bridge rope. Before using swage sockets with other type lay, construc on or grade of wire rope, it is recommended that the termina on be proof loaded to prove the adequacy of the assembly. Swage bu ons (end stops) are recommended for use on 6x19 or 6x37 IPS, EIPS, or EEIPS, RRL, IWRC wire rope. Not all swage bu ons are designed to hold the breaking strength of the wire rope. Before using swage bu ons with any other lay, construc on or grade of wire rope, it is recommended that the termina on be proof loaded to prove the adequacy of the assembly. Ball and Shank End 7/16 FS 7 7/8 1 7/8 7/16 SB 14 1 2 1/2 FS 8 1 2 1/2 SB 16 1 1/8 2 3/8 9/16 SB 18 1 1/4 2 3/4 5/8 FS 10 1 1/4 2 3/4 3/4 FS 12 1 1/2 3 1/4 7/8 FS 14 1 3/4 3 7/8 WARNING Some ball shanks are not rated for direct li ing. Tes ng is recommended. Product ID Rope Dia. Ball Size OD Length OAL Weight (Lbs.) BS 260250 1/4 13/16 1/2 3 4 0.24 BS 260313 3/8 13/16 1/2 3 4 0.22 BS 260375 5/16 13/16 1/2 3 4 0.20 BS 440438 7/16 1 3/8 7/8 3 1/2 4 3/4 0.98 BS 440500 1/2 1 3/8 7/8 3 1/2 4 3/4 0.91 BS 440563 9/16 1 3/8 7/8 3 1/2 4 3/4 0.89 38
Galvanized and Stainless Steel Aircra Cable Specs. Commercial quality "aircra grade" cable is made from galvanized steel wire or stainless steel wire. Galvanized aircra cable provides high tensile strength and adequate corrosion resistance for most commercial applica ons. Stainless steel cable provides slightly lower tensile strength, but greater resistance to corrosion. Although its called Aircra Cable, it is not tested to meet the strict aircra tes ng standards. Measuring Wire Rope Diameter Master Spools of 5000. Mini Spools of 500. Special Cut to Lengths 7x7 Construc on 7x19 Construc on Correct Incorrect Galvanized Aircra Cable Diameter (In.) Construc on Breaking Strength (Lbs.) Approx. Weight per 100 Ft. (Lbs) 1/16.0625 7x7 480.75 3/32.094 7x19 1,000 1.7 1/8.125 7x19 2,000 2.9 5/32.156 7x19 2,800 4.5 3/16.1875 7x19 4,200 6.5 1/4.25 7x19 7,000 11.0 5/16.3125 7x19 9,800 17.3 3/8.375 7x19 14,400 24.3 Stainless Steel Aircra Cable Breaking Strength Approx. Weight per Diameter (In.) Construc on (Lbs.) 100 Ft. (Lbs) 1/16.0625 7x7 480.75 3/32.094 7x19 1,000 1.7 1/8.125 7x19 1,760 2.9 5/32.156 7x19 2,400 4.5 3/16.1875 7x19 3,700 6.5 1/4.25 7x19 6,100 11.0 5/16.3125 7x19 9,000 17.3 3/8.375 7x19 12,000 24.3 Vinyl Coated Cable Great for outdoor applica ons (UV resistant) More cost effec ve than nylon Used in marine environments Very flexible Good general purpose coa ng Available in a variety of hardness or diameters Cuts: 500, 1000, 2500, 5000 Nylon Coated Cable Nylon is suitable for applica ons involving pulleys Excellent coa ng for exercise equipment Very durable (s ff) Harder and tougher than vinyl Applica ons with high cycle counts Good chemical resistant characteris cs Cuts: 500, 1000, 2500, 5000 Common Sizes 1/16 Coated to 3/32 1/8 Coated to 3/16 3/16 Coated to 1/4 1/4 Coated to 5/16 5/16 Coated to 3/8 3/8 Coated to 7/16 Colors most common are Clear, Black, Yellow, Red, Orange, and Green. Minimum order may be required. Clear Black Yellow Red See Introduc on to Wire Rope at the beginning of this sec on. 39
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