Efficiencies of Common Rope Splices, Knots, Bends, and Hitches
Better understand exactly what to expect from ropes which have been spliced, knotted or hitched.
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Why Sheave Design is Critical to Wire Rope Service Life
Sheaves, drums and rollers must be of a correct design if optimum service is to be obtained from both the…
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Lang Lay Wire Rope vs. Regular Lay Wire Rope Construction
Lang lay ropes, when properly recommended, installed, and used, have several advantages over regular lay ropes, but are more often…
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Polyester and Nylon Synthetic Web Slings: Features and Characteristics
When choosing a material for sling use, we recommend considering a material’s resistance to specific chemicals, temperature resistance and stretch.
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Inspection of Wire Rope Sheaves and Drums
The very first item to be checked when examining sheaves and drums is the condition of the grooves.
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Wire Rope Problems and Troubleshooting Guide
Learn more about common wire rope problems and what might be the root cause, as well as, what you can…
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What Are the Seven Primary Characteristics of Wire Rope?
Each rope construction has been established to produce a desired combination of operating characteristics which will best meet the performance…
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Wire Rope Slings: General Information
In this article, we outline important information related to wire rope design, hitches, load weight, and more.
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Wire Rope Technical Information
In this article, we outline important technical topics related to wire rope. This information has been sourced from and approved…
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OSHA Sling Tag Requirements
Employers must use only slings that have permanently affixed and legible identification markings (tags) as prescribed by the manufacturer, and…
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