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Wire Rope End Terminations: Sockets, Wire Rope Clips, and Splices
Are you confused about the difference between a swaged socket and a spelter socket? Need to know what type of…
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What Is the Best Kelly Line Rope for a Foundation Drilling Rig?
Swapping out or replacing a Kelly line wire rope is one of the biggest causes of work stoppage and equipment…
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Emergency Sand Line Replacement: How Mazzella Responded to a Broken Sand Line
See how Mazzella responded to an emergency sand line break, providing same-day replacement and in-field splicing at an Oklahoma rig.
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Single-Part vs. 7-Part™ Wire Rope Slings: Which Is Best?
There are plenty of options when it comes to buying wire rope and wire rope slings. In this article, we…
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Electro Galvanized vs. Hot Dip Galvanized Wire Rope & Steel Cable
Some cable distributors don’t specify whether their product is electro galvanized or hot dip galvanized. This can lead to confusion…
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How to Inspect Wire Rope Slings According to ASME B30.9 Standards
Understanding ASME standards will help to ensure the safety of the users, help extend the service life of the slings,…
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How to Dispose of Damaged Rigging Gear [Guide]
Did you know that OSHA, ASME, ANSI, WSTDA, AWRF and other professional organizations don't provide clear direction on what to…
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What Is Wire Rope? Understanding the Specifications and Construction
Understanding the components of wire rope, the construction of wire rope, and the different types of wire rope will allow…
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