Steel Cable Rigging Techniques

Wire rope is a type of cable which consists of several strands of metal wire laid or twisted into a helix.

Steel cable rigging techniques.

American cable rigging is a cable and rigging hardware supply company based out of asheville nc. Cable rigging hardware supply. 5 125 headquarters department of the army washington dc 3 october 1995. 1995 628 027 40064 fm 5 125 field manual no.

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. In general wire rope refers to diameters larger than 3 8 inch. Keep wire rope slings lubricated and all rigging stored out of the weather. Steel cable wire rope rigging fittings rigging blocks sheaves hoists pullers grips hoist rings rigging chain chain fittings.

Because it does if it fails. In stock and ready to ship. 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. Treat the rigging as though your life depended on it.

Form 12 11 e requirements for fm 5 125 rigging techniques procedures and applications qty rqr block no. A trained qualified and knowledgeable user must determine the most appropriate method of rigging to help ensure load control and a safe lift. 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. 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.

Stainless steel rigging hardware bargain bin colored rope clamps bargain bin swaging cable cutting tools bargain bin hoists cable pullers home. Weight of a steel plate 4 ft wide x 10 ft long x 1 2 inch thick. Sizes smaller than this are designated as cable or cords. The components can be supplied fully assembled or loose for the end user to assemble on site.

Rigging components are expensive to buy and to replace. The term cable is often used interchangeably with wire rope. Choose from our selection of rigging cable including wire rope slings wire rope and more. Don t use makeshift rigging or attempt to repair any rigging components.