Contents
- 1 What is wire rope grip?
- 2 Can bolt cutters cut wire rope?
- 3 Can you cut wire with pliers?
- 4 How do you fit wire rope clamps?
- 5 How many clips are required to make an eye in a half inch wire rope?
- 6 Why do you never saddle a dead horse?
- 7 Are wire rope clips allowed to be used to form eyes for slings?
- 8 How do you install a Crosby cable clamp?
- 9 How do you tighten a wire rope without a turnbuckle?
- 10 What is a wire rope thimble?
What is wire rope grip?
Wire rope clamps are a type of hardware that is used to create a loop in a piece of wire rope, and clamp it into place. Wire rope clamps are often known as also known as wire rope clips or wire rope grips. The clamp fitting consists of a u-bolt and a saddle secured by two nuts, and is usually made from stainless steel.
Can bolt cutters cut wire rope?
We see this all the time. Simply stated, bolt cutters are designed to cut bolts, while wire rope shears are designed to cut wire rope.
Can you cut wire with pliers?
Do not use pliers as a hammer. Do not hammer on pliers or wire cutters to cut wires or bolts. Do not extend the length of handles to gain greater leverage. Use a larger pair of pliers for gripping or a bolt cutter for cutting.
How do you fit wire rope clamps?
A simple guide on how to use and fit your steel wire rope grips
- DIN741, DIN1142 and US Federal Steel Wire Rope Grips should be spaced 6x the wire rope diameters apart to give adequate holding power (eg.
- We recommend a minimum of 3 grips per end.
- They should be tightened before the rope is placed under tension.
How many clips are required to make an eye in a half inch wire rope?
At least three clips should be used when making any prepared loop or thimble- eye termination for wire rope (especially for overhead lifting). All three clips must be installed with the saddle part on the live end of the rope.
Why do you never saddle a dead horse?
“ Never Saddle a Dead Horse ” is a common phrase to help people remember the proper orientation to apply the clip. It means to never apply the saddle of the clip to the dead end of the rope. Space the wire rope clip one saddle length from the end of the dead end.
Are wire rope clips allowed to be used to form eyes for slings?
Eyes in wire rope bridles, slings, or bull wires shall not be formed by wire rope clips or knots. When used for eye splices, the U-bolt shall be applied so that the “U” section is in contact with the dead end of the rope.
How do you install a Crosby cable clamp?
Apply first clip one base width from dead end of rope. Apply U-Bolt over dead end of wire rope – live end rests in saddle (Never saddle a dead horse!) Tighten nuts evenly, alternate from one nut to the other until reaching the recommended torque.
How do you tighten a wire rope without a turnbuckle?
Use a simple cinch loop:
- Connect to the first eye and tie a small loop about 2/3 the way across the span.
- Run the tail through the second eye and back through the loop.
- Pull the tail toward the second eye to create the desired tension and pinch the tail to maintain position.
- Tie off the tail at the loop.
What is a wire rope thimble?
Thimbles are used to protect the eyes of cable, and rope slings from abrasion by providing a solid steel barrier between the fragile cable strands and the other rigging fitting used in the connection. Thimbles also prevent eye deformation or kinking by giving structure to the cable eye.