Fiber core ropes should not be subjected to degreasing solvents. Of all these factors, the one that exerts perhaps the greatest influence on winding characteristics is the fleet angle. Lifting equipment catalogue incorporating products for. A critical consideration in sling selection is the relationship between the rated capacities of the sling and the type of hitch you plan to use. Knots tied in rigging reduces the strength by 50% or more. This is clearly impractical in many applications, and unnecessary if. Committee of wire rope producers of the american iron and steel institute. Eyes in wire rope bridles, slings, or bull wires shall not be formed by wire rope clips or knots.
This manual is a guide and basic reference for personnel whose duties require the use of rigging. Additionally, you will understand the fundamental mechanics behind our most popular rope constructions and classifications. Keep wire rope slings lubricated and all rigging stored out of the weather. The wire rope sling users manual third edition is published by the wire rope technical board and is the culmination of a joint effort between the domestic wire rope manufacturers and members of the associated wire rope fabricators. Specify, select, and inspect rigging equipment wire rope slings preuse inspection checklist inspect daily before use and frequently during use slings must be removed from service when any of the below listed substandard conditions exist.
The manual is not saved to your device or server, but is read and used directly from the flash drive. Effect of anchor shackle pin or crane hook on sling eye. The service life of that rope can be greatly extended by following a planned program of installation, operation, maintenance and inspection to avoid the most common causes of wire rope failure. In this full length handbook, learn the basics of wire rope including how to choose and measure wire rope. It is intended for use in training and as a reference manual for field operations. Fiber core ropes should not be subjected to degreas ing solvents. The hoist drum of the crane is the pulling mechanism which rotates, hauls in and. Permission was given to the hanford site hoisting and rigging committee to use and reproduce portions of standards and information from the following sources.
Wire rope sling users manual 3rd edition iti bookstore. Basic rigging workbook training brookhaven national laboratory. Wire rope selection for manual winch application article pdf available in journal of engineering design and technology 72. Never allow wire rope slings, or any wire rope, to lie on the ground for long. This can often be found on the installation layout. Braided wire rope is a wire rope formed by plaiting component wire ropes.
Dont use makeshift rigging or attempt to repair any rigging components. If you already have an account, but forgot your password, click here. Thimbles, wire rope grips, turnbuckles, rigging screws. The flash drive can be shared by multiple users, as no password is required. Ordering hoist rope quantity, dimensions and stranding while the information on the next three pages may be provided on the existing wire rope tag, it should be noted that the tag information may not always be accurate. Its important to inspect your wire rope for broken wire, corrosion, overuse wear, and kinks. The content of the pnnl hoisting and rigging manual was derived from the hanford site hoisting and rigging manual doerl9236. This manual is a rewrite of the original hanford hoisting and rigging manual whccm64, issued in august 1988 for rl contractors.
This manual identifies the basic hazards in rigging and hoisting, explains the. When a wire rope sling is used in a basket hitch, the diameter of the load. Fiber core wire rope fc must not be used at temperatures above 180f. We strive on great customer service, competitve pricing and speedy turn around time for all your rigging requirements. It covers the types of rigging and the application of fiber rope, wire rope, and chains used in various combinations to raise or move heavy loads.
Fiber core wire rope fc must not be used at tem peratures above 180f. Permission was given to the hanford site hoisting and rigging. To meet the exacting requirements of different types of service, it is designed and manufactured in a number of constructions and grades. Page 210 digital network gauge rigging kit contents square style gauge rigging kit for europe twin kit tach, tach, speed, fuel mgt kit pn. This manual is intended to be a users guide to requirements, codes, laws. For a 26mm wire rope to escape bend fatigue the winch drum or block sheaves over which it runs would need a minimum diameter of over 1. It is published by the wire rope technical board and is the culmination of a joint effort by the domestic wire rope industry. The primary factor in wire rope performance is selecting a wire rope with the best combination of properties for the job. Flexible steel wire rope fswr is the link between the crane and the load. Although wire rope is extremely strong, it can become damaged with improper use, and becomes unsafe. Winches sheaves and purchases for flexible steel wire rope 25 3. The content of the pnnl hoisting and rigging manual was derived from the hanford. A copy of this manual should be made available to every operator. Conventional, swaged, dyform, dyswaged, blue strand, n.
Braided wire rope sling is a sling composed of multiple wire rope legs with the top ends gathered in a fitting that goes over the lifting hook breaking strengthultimate strength do not use breaking strength as a criterion for service or design purposes. Part name qty remarks 60v8a4l111 speed sensor kit refer to kit contents 61b8258a01 main wireharness 10pin, 32 ft 6k18258a40 main wireharness 10pin, 26 ft 6y88192001. Wire rope is a highly specialized precision product which is adaptable to many uses and to varied conditions of operation. This 174 page manual discusses established criteria for most types of wire rope slings. Proof loading of all lifting equipment telarc registered. Mependent wire rope iwrc this is a separate wire rope. Naval ships technical manual chapter 6 wire and fiber rope. Wire rope users manual available on digital media wire. A rigging hardware component typically attached to chain, wire rope. The wire rope users manual is published by the wire rope technical board and is the culmination of a joint effort by the domestic wire rope industry. Committee of wire rope producers of the american iron and steel institute construction safety association of ontario the crosby group, inc.
The size, finish and braided wire rope construction can be important factors depending on the application. This is the core used in the wire rope slings provided on site. The achievement of even winding on a smooth faced drum is closely related to the magnitude of the dd ratio, the speed of rotation, load on the rope, and the fleet angle. Wire rope is by far the largest category we carry taking over 50% of our floor space. Wire rope sling connections and hitches the crosby group. Proper rigging for mechanical construction and service. Treat the rigging as though your life depended on it. Pdf wire rope selection for manual winch application. Illustrations of lattice boom dismantlingassembly have been reproduced from the mobile crane manual by courtesy of construction safety association of ontario. Rigging safety guide forward experienced mechanical construction and service workers are experts in pipefitting, plumbing, or mechanical service work, but not necessarily in rigging. However, many of these workers perform rigging as a part of their regular work routine.
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