Inspection of Boom Hoist Ropes on Mobile Cranes
Although improper use or maintenance can cause a wire rope to wear out prematurely, proper and timely inspection will ensure…
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A Wire Rope is a Machine With Many Moving Parts
From childhood, many of us have been conditioned to think of a machine as some device with gears, shafts, belts,…
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Single-Part Body Hand Spliced Wire Rope Slings
Upon special request, a premium splice known as a tapered and concealed splice can be provided. Slings with rope bodies…
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Winding Wire Rope
The manner in which wire rope is installed or wound on a drum or shipping reel will, to a large…
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Nylon & Polyester Web Slings: Heavy Duty, Flat Eye, Twisted Eye, Endless
Are you familiar with all configurations of synthetic web slings? While eye and eye is the most popular, there are…
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Single-Part Body Mechanically Spliced Wire Rope Slings
The eyes of a singe-part mechanically spliced wire rope sling are formed using the flemish eye splice. The ends are…
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Wire Rope Sling Inspection Criteria
As a starting point, the same work practices which apply to all "working" wire rope apply to wire rope which…
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Inspection, Care, and Use Of Nylon and Polyester Synthetic Web Slings
Are you looking for inspection and removal from service criteria for synthetic web slings? Nylon and polyester web slings are…
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Instructions and Warnings on the Use Of Steel Wire Rope
The following instructions and warnings combine to provide guidance on product safety and are intended for use by those already…
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Capacities of Braided Wire Rope Slings (6-Part and 8-Part)
Do you know the capacities of your braided multi-part wire rope slings? Learn more about capacities of braided 6-part wire…
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Wire Rope Inspection and Removal from Service Criteria
Do you know what to look for when inspecting a wire rope, crane rope, or wire rope cable assembly? This…
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What are the Standard Wire Rope Classifications and Basic Constructions?
Most common wire rope constructions are grouped into four standard classifications, based on the number of strands and wires per…
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