Steel Cable Rigging Techniques

In general wire rope refers to diameters larger than 3 8 inch.

Steel cable rigging techniques. Keep wire rope slings lubricated and all rigging stored out of the weather. Using the formula for hollow cylinders calculate the weight of an open ended aluminum cylinder that is 20 ft long 10 ft in diameter and with. American cable rigging is a cable and rigging hardware supply company based out of asheville nc. The term cable is often used interchangeably with wire rope.

Use them properly and store them properly. Form 12 11 e requirements for fm 5 125 rigging techniques procedures and applications qty rqr block no. Swr specialise in supplying a wide range of stainless steel wire rope assemblies and associated components which enables us to provide complete stainless steel cable solutions to the rigging industry. Weight of a steel plate 4 ft wide x 10 ft long x 1 2 inch thick.

Stainless steel rigging hardware bargain bin colored rope clamps bargain bin swaging cable cutting tools bargain bin hoists cable pullers home. Cable rigging hardware supply. Sizes smaller than this are designated as cable or cords. Don t use makeshift rigging or attempt to repair any rigging components.

Choose from our selection of rigging cable including wire rope slings wire rope and more. Because it does if it fails. Use the weight table for pipe on page 32 to calculate the weight of a nominal 6 inch seamless steel pipe schedule 120 20 ft long. Steel cable wire rope rigging fittings rigging blocks sheaves hoists pullers grips hoist rings rigging chain chain fittings.

1995 628 027 40064 fm 5 125 field manual no. Slings must be securely attached to the load and rigged in a manner to provide for load control to prevent slipping sliding and or loss of the load. 5 125 headquarters department of the army washington dc 3 october 1995. If you have any questions contact our sales team and we will be glad to assist you.

In stock and ready to ship. Treat the rigging as though your life depended on it. Whether it s for your home school or business we take pride in offering the highest quality selection of cable railing supplies hardware and equipment to fulfill your needs. Wire rope is a type of cable which consists of several strands of metal wire laid or twisted into a helix.