WIRE ROPE WARNINGS:
Wire Rope Technical Board Warning:
For complete warning and application information, see Wire Rope Technical Board at www.wireropetechnicalboard.org.
For complete warning and application information, see Bridon American at https://www.bridon-bekaert.com/en-us.
For complete warning and application information, see TEUFELBERGER at www.teufelberger.com.
For complete warning and application information, see Bethlehem / Wire Rope Works, Inc. at www.wwwrope.com.
For complete warning and application information, see WireCo / Union Wire Rope at www.unionrope.com.
For complete warning and application information, see Wire Rope Industries at www.wirerope.com.
For complete warning and application information, see Casar at www.casar.de/en.
Kellems® Wire Management Products Pulling / Splicing Grips Cautions & Warnings
Safety and Working Load Factors For Wire Mesh Grips
The broad application of Kellems grips on a wide variety of objects requires that adequate safety factors be used to establish working loads. The approximate breaking strength of a Kellems grip represents an average calculation based on data established from actual direct tension testing done in our engineering laboratories.
It is impossible to catalog or guarantee a safety factor suitable for all applications as operating conditions are never the same. The tension, diameter, movement, number of objects gripped, gripping surface, and the attachments used are just some of the factors which vary with each application. These factors, together with the effects of abrasion, corrosion, prior use or abuse and any other variables of a specific application, must be considered by the user and the grip replaced as appropriate. Where the conditions of the application are not well defined or known, or where risk of injury to persons or property is involved, a greater safety factor should be utilized.
Under normal conditions, Kellems’ recommended factor of safety is five for catalog listed pulling grips, and ten for catalog listed support grips. Any warranty as to quality, performance or fitness for use of grips is always premised on the condition that the published breaking strengths apply only to new, unused grips, and that such products are properly stored, handled, used, maintained and inspected by the user at a frequency appropriate for the use and condition of the grip.
It is very important to comply with all of the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in property damage, personal injury or death.
- Pulling grips are to be installed by a qualified individual in accordance with all applicable national and local safety, electrical and rigging codes.
- Ensure that the correct grip is selected for your specific needs.
- Do not use a pulling grip for any application other than pulling cable.
- Thoroughly examine the grip for damage. Do not use a damaged grip.
- Ensure that the recommended work load of the grip is suitable for the application. Never use grips at their approximated rated breaking strength. A safety factor of 5 is recommended for pulling grips.
- Do not alter grips in any way. For example, do not modify pulling eyes, shoulders, fittings or lugs.
- Do not attach any type of pulling hardware to any point on the grip other than the pulling eye. The pulling eye is the only acceptable means of attachment to external hardware.
- Always apply 2 bands at 1″ and 2″ respectively, from the tail end of the mesh to guard against accidental release of the grip. Accidental release can occur if an object contracts and pushes against the tail end of the mesh, thereby expanding and releasing it’s hold.
For complete warning and application information, see Hubbell Incorporated at www.hubbell.com.
Klein Tools Pulling Grips Warnings
- Before each use, clean jaw area and inspect grip for proper operation to avoid slippage.
- When used on/near energized lines, ground, insulate, or isolate grip before pulling.
- Do not exceed rated capacity.
- Always match proper size and type of grip to application.
- Grips are to be used for temporary installation, not for permanent anchorage.
For complete warning and application information, see Klein Tools, Inc. at www.kleintools.com.
WIRE ROPE ASSEMBLIES & END FITTINGS WARNINGS:
Wire Rope Technical Board Warning:
Spelter & Swage Socket (Boom Pendants)
For complete warning and application information, see Wire Rope Technical Board at www.wireropetechnicalboard.org.
Steel Swage Button Warnings
Button lengths and wall thickness are directly related to rope capacity. If a shorter button length is required, the shorter button may not achieve the full holding capacity of the rope. Special size buttons—per your specifications are available—ask a Lifting Specialist for more details.
For complete warning and application information, see The Crosby Group at www.thecrosbygroup.com.
Drop Forge Wire Rope Clip Warnings
- Failure to read, understand, and follow these instructions may cause death or serious injury.
- Read and understand these instructions before using clips.
- Match the same size clip to the same size wire rope.
- Prepare wire rope end termination only as instructed.
- Do not use with plastic coated wire rope.
- Apply first load to test the assembly. This load should be of equal or greater weight than loads expected in use. Next, check and retighten nuts to recommended torque.
For complete warning and application information, see The Crosby Group at www.thecrosbygroup.com.
Fist Grip Wire Rope Clip Warnings
- Failure to read, understand, and follow these instructions may cause death or serious injury.
- Read and understand these instructions before using clips.
- Match the same size clip to the same size wire rope.
- Do not mismatch Crosby clips with other manufacturer’s clips.
- Prepare wire rope end termination only as instructed.
- Do not use with plastic coated wire rope.
- Apply first load to test the assembly. This load should be of equal or greater weight than loads expected in use. Next, check and retighten nuts to recommended torque.
For complete warning and application information, see The Crosby Group at www.thecrosbygroup.com.
S-421T Wedge Socket Warnings
- Loads may slip or fall if the Wedge Socket is not properly installed.
- A falling load can seriously injure or kill.
- Read and understand these instructions before installing the Wedge Socket.
- Do not side load the Wedge Socket.
- Apply first load to fully seat the Wedge and Wire Rope in the socket. This load should be of equal or greater weight than loads expected in use.
- Do not interchange wedges between S-421T and US422T or between sizes.
- Do not assemble an old style 1-1/4″ S-421W wedge into an S-421T 1-1/4″ TERMINATORTM basket.
- Do not assemble an old style UWO-422 wedge into a US-422T TERMINATORTM basket.
For complete warning and application information, see The Crosby Group at www.thecrosbygroup.com.
S-423T Super Terminator® Wedge Socket Warnings
- Loads may slip or fall if the Wedge Socket is not properly installed.
- A falling load can seriously injure or kill.
- Read and understand these instructions before installing the Wedge Socket.
- Do not side load the Wedge Socket.
- Apply recommended torque to tensioner and clip bolts, and properly install wire to securely lock tensioner bolt to tensioner.
- Do not assemble the S-423 Wedge in any brand or model socket basket other than the Crosby S-421T TERMINATORTM.
- The size is marked on the socket basket and wedge, do not interchange wedge between sizes.
For complete warning and application information, see The Crosby Group at www.thecrosbygroup.com.
Nicopress® Aluminum Oval Sleeves Warnings
Aluminum sleeves may not develop 100% holding power (swaging efficiency). Testing is recommended prior to use to determine the holding power for any particular application, especially when the possibility of personal injury or property damage exists.
For complete warning and application information, see Nicopress Products at www.nicopress.com.