bridon cranebrochure

Crane Rope Catalogue

02 BRIDON Crane

Bridon - the worlds leading specialistin the manufacture of wire and ropesolutions for the most demanding

applications, delivering reassurancethrough unrivalled experience.

High quality performance wireropes for the crane industry and

other specialist applications

High quality ropes forcranes, hoists and general

engineering offeringimproved performance.

Drawing from a background of long standing experience

and technology, Bridon is an acknowledged world leader

in the design, manufacture, development and supply of

wire & rope to meet the needs of the crane industry.

Contents

Introduction ............................................ 2-3

General Guidance on Rope Selection.... 4-7

Product Selection ..................................8-17

Products ..............................................18-28

Terminations ........................................29-39

Services & Training .................................. 40

Brilube Advanced Rope Dressings......41-42

Technical Information ..........................43-78

Contacts ....................................................79

03

All statements, technical information and recommendationscontained herein are believed to be reliable, but no guarantee isgiven as to their accuracy and/or completeness. The user mustdetermine the suitability of the product for his own particularpurpose, either alone or in combination with other products andshall assume all risk and liability in connection therewith.

Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy in thecontent of the tables, the information contained in this cataloguedoes not form part of any contract.

Bridons products are manufactured undercontrols that conform to quality

management system ISO 9001:2000.

ISO 14001

Bridon operates environmentalmanagement systems which, where

required by legislation or risk, comply withthe requirements of EN ISO 14001:2004

and are assessed and registered byaccredited certification bodies.

BRIDON Crane

Before using any products contained within thisbrochure read, understand and follow the guidancegiven in ISO 4309:2004 Cranes - Wire Ropes - Care,Maintenance, Installation, Examination and Discard.

For Offshore Cranes refer to API RP 2DRecommended Practice for Operation andMaintenance of Offshore Cranes.

General Guidance on Rope Selection

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TorqueWhen both ends of a rope are fixed, the applied forcegenerates torque at the fixing points.

TurnWhen one end of a rope is free to rotate, the applied loadcauses the rope to turn.

The torque or turn generated will increase as the loadapplied increases. The degree to which a wire ropegenerates torque or turn will be influenced by theconstruction of the rope. Having recognised what canhappen when a rope is loaded it is necessary to select thecorrect type of rope. It should be noted that all ropes willrotate to some degree when loaded.

The diagram below serves to illustrate the differences inrotational properties between the four basic types ofstranded rope.

Specific information including the torque factor and the turnvalue expressed in degrees per lay length for individualrope constructions can be found on page 50.

When selecting a steel wire rope to suit a particularapplication the following characteristics should be takeninto consideration.

StrengthRotation resistanceFatigue resistanceResistance to wear and abrasionResistance to crushingResistance to corrosionRope extension

StrengthThe responsibility for determining the minimum strength ofa rope for use in a given system rests with the manufacturerof the machine, appliance, or lifting equipment. As part ofthis process the manufacturer of the machine, appliance orlifting equipment will need to be aware of any localregulations, standards or codes of practice which mightgovern the design factor of the rope (often referred tonowadays as the coefficient of utilisation), and other factorswhich might influence the design of sheaves and drums,the shape of the groove profiles and corresponding radius,the drum pitch and the angle of fleet, all of which have aneffect on rope performance.

Once the strength (referred to as minimum breaking forceor minimum breaking load) of the rope has beendetermined it is then necessary to consider which type ofrope will be suitable for the intended duty. It is importanttherefore for the designer to be fully aware of theproperties, characteristics and limitations on use of themany different kinds of steel wire ropes which are available.

Important note for crane operatorsBridon recommends that once the machine,appliance or lifting equipment has been taken intoservice, any replacement rope should possess therequired characteristics for the duty in questionand should, as a minimum, at least comply withthe minimum guaranteed breaking force stated bythe original equipment manufacturer.

Every rope produced by Bridon isPowerchecked to confirm compliance withthe minimum guaranteed breaking force orload stated in this catalogue

Resistance to RotationIt is important to determine whether there is a requirementto use a low rotation or rotation resistant rope. Such ropesare often referred to as multi - strand ropes.

Six or eight strand rope constructions are usually selectedunless load rotation on a single part system or cabling ona multi - part reeving system are likely to cause operationalproblems.

When loaded, steel wire ropes will generate:

Torque if both ends are fixed.Turn if one end is unrestrained.

Torque or Turn

Load

Parallel Closed

Single Layer

Rotation Resistant

Low Rotation


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The smooth surface of the Dyform product providesimproved rope to sheave contact leading to reduced wearon both rope and sheave . Increased cross-sectional steelarea and improved inter - wire contact ensures that therope will operate with lower internal stress levels resulting inlonger bending fatigue life and lower costs.

This graph illustrates a doubling in life when moving fromBlue Strand 6x36 to Endurance Dyform 6. This samerelationship can be found when moving from anyconstruction into an equivalent Dyform construction e.g. 18x7 to Endurance Dyform 18 or 35x7 to EnduranceDyform 34LR.

Resistance to Abrasive WearAbrasive wear can take place between rope and sheaveand between rope and drum but the greatest cause ofabrasion is often through interference at the drum.

If abrasion is determined to be a major factor in ropedeterioration then a wire rope with relatively large outerwires should be selected.

The tendency for any rope to turn will increase as the heightof lift increases. In a multi - part reeving system thetendency for the rope to cable will increase as the spacingbetween the parts of rope decreases. Selection of thecorrect rope will help to prevent cabling and rotation ofthe load (see page 46 & 47).

Endurance low rotation and rotation resistant ropesensure that problems associated with cabling and loadrotation are minimised .

Bridon is pleased to offer advice on any specific problemsassociated with rope rotation.

Bridon is able to verify the rotational characteristics ofindividual wire ropes through testing on its speciallydesigned in house torque/turn machine. All Bridon products intended for liftingapplications have been subject to thisTwistcheck testing programme.

Fatigue ResistanceSteel wire ropes are likely to deteriorate due to bend fatiguewhen subjected to bending around a sheave or drum. Therate of deterioration will be influenced by the number ofsheaves in the system, the diameter of the sheaves anddrum, and the loading conditions.

Bridon carries out extensive testing on their products,providing comparative fatigue data to allow customers tomake an informed choice.

When selecting a wire rope for an application wherebending fatigue is a principal cause of deterioration it isimportant to select a rope containing small wires e.g.

6x36 WS (14/7 & 7/7/1) as opposed to a 6x19 S (9/9/1).

Additional resistance to fatigue leading to real cost savingscan be achieved by selecting a Dyform wire rope.

3 layer - Low Rotation

2 layer - Rotation Resistant

Standard Dyform

Fatique Cycles

Blue Strand6x19S

Blue Strand6x36WS

EnduranceDyform 6


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Selection of a steel core as opposed to a fibre core will helpthis situation. Additional resistance to crushing is offered bya Dyform rope resulting from its high steel fill-factor.

Dyform ropes are recommended for multi - layer coilingoperations where crushing on lower layers is inevitable.

Rotary hammer swaged Constructex ropes excel to combat problem spooling to minimise damage andcrushing on the drum.

Corrosion resistance If the wire rope is to be used in a corrosive environmentthen a galvanised coating is recommended. If corrosion isnot a significant issue then a bright rope can be selected.

Where moisture can penetrate the rope and attack the core,plastic impregnation (PI) can be considered.

In order to minimise the effects of corrosion it is importantto select a wire rope with a suitable manufacturinglubricant. Further advantages can be gained by lubricatingthe rope regularly whilst it is in service (see page 41 & 42).

Rope ExtensionIf rope extension is critical refer to technical data on page 70.

Comparison of outer wire sizes for single layer 22mmdiameter rope.

Wire rope on adjacent drum laps can cause point contactand accelerated wear .

Non Dyform wire rope on adjacent drum laps can causepoint contact and accelerated wear.

Selection of a Dyform product will reduce abrasion throughimproved contact conditions.

The smooth surface of Dyform rope creates better contactand leads to longer life.

Crush Resistance In multi - layer coiling applications where there is more thanone layer of rope on the drum it is essential to install therope with some back tension. Bridon recommends aninstallation tension of between 2% and 10% of the minimumbreaking force of the rope. If this is not achieved, or incertain applications where high pressure on underlyingrope layers is inevitable e.g. a boom hoist rope raising aboom from the horizontal position, severe crushingdamage can be caused to underlying layers.

6x7 6 outer wires 2.20mm

6x19S 9 outer wires 1.83mm

6x25F 12 outer wires 1.47mm

6x36WS 14 outer wires 1.29mm

6x41WS 16 outer wires 1.16mm


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Ordering a Rope

The Powercheck symbol means that BRIDON has carried out a destruction test on a sample ofrope from each production length.

BRIDON has an active program to determine the rotational properties of its range of RotationResistant and low Rotation ropes. BRIDON has developed its own torque turn testing machine andhas adopted a "Twistcheck" testing program for each product and is able to provide actual propertiesfor any rope.

BRIDON has an active program to determine fatigue properties and specifies material of specificdimensions and properties, which will enhance fatigue performance. BRIDON design andmanufactures its ropes with fatigue in mind and has machines for fatigue testing crane ropes.

Dyform outer strands provide controlled diameter with increased cross sectional steel areaoffering higher breaking strength, the smooth surface of the Dyform strand facilitates even loaddistribution resulting in excellent crush resistance and wear performance.

High quality ropes for cranes, hoists and general engineering offering improved performance.

Patented plastic encapsulated core, engineered to give full protection and define the workingcharacteristics of the final rope.

High quality ropes for cranes, hoists and general engineering.

Communicate as much background information as possible when ordering or enquiring about wire rope. The following is necessary:

Application / intended use.Rope length and tolerance where applicable.Nominal Diameter.Construction, class or brand name.Core ..........................................................................................................................................(FC; FFC; WSC; IWRC)Rope Grade ....................................................................................................................................(1770; 1960; 2160)Wire finish ......................................................................................................................................(Bright; Galvanised)Lay type..............................................................................................................................................(Ordinary; Langs)Lay direction ............................................................................................................................(Left Hand; Right Hand)Minimum breaking force.Termination requirements.Special packaging requirements.Special identification requirements.Third party authority ......................................................................................................................(LR; DNV; ABS etc.)

Product Selection

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Endurance DYFORM 6 Plastic Bristar profile encapsulated core Robust crush resistant Dyform construction Reduced stretch Consistent performance Exceptional service life See page 22

Endurance DYFORM 8-PI Plastic encapsulated core Robust resistant Dyform construction Reduced stretch Recommended for multi-layer coiling Flexible eight strand construction High breaking forceSee page 24

Endurance DYFORM DSC8 Parallel-laid eight strand Dyform construction Very high breaking force Crush resistant Recommended for multi-layer coiling Only recommended for boom hoist applications where both ends are fixedSee page 25

Container Cranes

Endurance DYFORM 6 Exceptional service life Robust crush resistant Dyform construction Accurate diameter for effective multi-layer spooling Consistent performance Long life, reduced downtime costs See page 21

Trolley RopeBoom Hoist RopeMain Hoist Rope

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Product Selection

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Tower Cranes

Endurance DYFORM 34LR & 34LR-PI Low rotation Recommended for high heights of lift Crush resistant Reduced sheave wear Long service life Reduced downtime High breaking forceSee page 18

Endurance 35LS

Low rotation Recommended for high heights of lift Flexible construction Excellent spoolingSee page 20

Endurance 50DB

Highest breaking force of all conventional rotation resistant constructions Good flexibility Rotation resistant construction Suitable for single part or multi-part reeving Lubricated during manufacture with a high performance lubricantSee page 19

Endurance DYFORM 6 Long service life Crush resistant Reduced downtime Lower lifetime cost Robust construction Suitable for multi-layer spooling See page 21

Endurance DYFORM 18 & 18PI High breaking force Rotation resistant Reduced sheave wear Long service life Reduced downtimeSee page 20

Endurance DYFORM 50DB High breaking force Excellent rotation resistant characteristics Crush resistant Excellent spooling Good wear characteristics Reduced sheave wearSee page 19

Trolley RopeDerricking RopeMain Hoist Rope

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Constructex

Exceptional service life in the most demanding applications Excellent crush resistance High breaking force Rotary hammer swaged for maximum resistance to damage Consistent diameterSee page 28

Product Selection

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Endurance 35LS

Low rotation Good flexibility Recommended for high heights of lift Suitable for single-part and multi-part reeving See page 20

Mobile Lattice Boom Cranes

Endurance DYFORM 34LR & 34LR-PI Low rotation Dyform Recommended for high lifting operations High strength Reduced rope sheave wear Accurate diameter, recommended for multi-layer coiling Suitable for single part and multi-part reeving Long service lifeSee page 18

Boom Hoist RopeMain Hoist Rope

Endurance 35LS

Low rotation Recommended for high heights of lift Good flexibility Suitable for single-part and multi-part reevingSee page 20

Endurance 50DB


Telescopic Mobile Cranes

Endurance DYFORM 34LR & 34LR-PI Low rotation Long service life Crush resistant Recommended for multi-layer coiling Recommended for high heights of lift Suitable for single-part and multi-part reevingSee page 18

Main Hoist Rope



Product Selection

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Endurance 50DB


Endurance DYFORM 6 Exceptional service life Robust crush resistant Dyform construction Accurate diameter, recommended for multi-layer coiling Long life, reduced lifetime costsSee page 21

Endurance DYFORM 8-PI Plastic encapsulated core Robust crush resistant Dyform construction Reduced stretch Recommended for multi-layer coiling Flexible eight strand construction High breaking forceSee page 24

Endurance DYFORM DSC8 Parallel-laid eight strand Dyform construction Very high breaking force Crush resistant Recommended for multi-layer coiling Only recommended for boom hoist applications where both ends are fixedSee page 25

Constructex

Exceptional service life in the most demanding applications Excellent crush resistance High breaking force Rotary hammer swaged for maximum resistance to damageSee page 28

Mobile Lattice Boom Cranes




Product Selection

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Endurance DYFORM 8-PI Plastic encapsulated core Robust crush resistant Dyform construction Reduced stretch Flexible eight strand construction High breaking force See page 24

Endurance DYFORM 6 Plastic Bristar profile encapsulated core Robust crush resistant Dyform construction Reduced stretch Exceptional service lifeSee page 22

Plastic encapsulated core incorporating plastic sections between outer strands Robust crush resistant Dyform construction Exceptional fatigue properties Reduced stretch Reduced lifetime costs See page 22

Unloader Cranes

Endurance DYFORM 6 Exceptional service life Robust crush resistant Dyform construction Accurate rope diameter Long life, reduced lifetime costsSee page 21

Boom Hoist RopeRacking RopeMain Hoist RopeGrab Closing Rope

Endurance Brifil

Extruded plastic coated rope Robust crush resistant construction Exceptional fatigue properties Reduced stretch Reduced lifetime costsSee page 23

Dockside Cranes

Endurance DYFORM 34LR & 34LR-PI Low rotation Dyform Recommended for high lifting operations High Strength Reduced rope sheave wear Accurate diameter, recommended for multi-layer coiling Suitable for single part and multi-part reeving Long service lifeSee page 18


Product Selection

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Endurance 35LS

Low rotation Flexible construction Excellent spooling Recommended for high lifting operationsSee page 20

Endurance 50DB


Endurance DYFORM 6 Exceptional service life Robust crush resistant Dyform construction Accurate diameter, recommended for multi-coiling Long-life, reduced lifetime costs See page 21

Endurance DYFORM 8-PI Plastic encapsulated core Robust crush resistant Dyform construction Reduced stretch Recommended for multi-layer coiling Flexible eight strand construction High breaking forceSee page 24

Constructex

Exceptional service life in the most demanding applications Excellent crush resistance High breaking force Rotary hammer swaged for maximum resistance to damage See page 28

Dockside Cranes


Endurance DYFORM DSC8 Parallel laid rope Very high breaking force Crush resistant See page 25

(Only recommended for Boom Hoistapplications where both ends are fixed)



Product Selection

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Endurance 35LS

Low rotation Flexible construction Excellent spooling Recommended for high lifting operations typically found in the North SeaSee page 20

Endurance 50DB


Endurance DYFORM 6 Exceptional service life Robust crush resistant Dyform construction Accurate diameter, recommended for multi-layer coiling Long-life, reduced lifetime costs See page 21

Offshore Pedestal Cranes

Endurance DYFORM 34LR & 34LR-PI Low rotation Dyform Recommended for high lifting operations High strength Reduced rope sheave wear Accurate diameter, recommended for multi-layer coiling Suitable for single part and multi-part reeving Long service life See page 18

Boom Hoist RopeMain Hoist RopeWhip Hoist Rope


BRIDON Crane


Product Selection

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Endurance DYFORM 8-PI Plastic encapsulated core Robust crush resistant Dyform construction Reduced stretch Recommended for multi-layer coiling Long life, reduced lifetime costsSee page 24

Endurance DYFORM DSC8 Parallel laid rope Very high breaking force Exceptional service life Crush resistant See page 25

Offshore Pedestal Cranes

Boom Hoist RopeMain Hoist RopeWhip Hoist Rope

(Only recommended for Boom Hoistapplications where both ends are fixed)

BRIDON Crane

Endurance 35LS

Low rotation Flexible construction Excellent spooling Recommended for high lifts See page 20

Endurance 50DB


Overhead Cranes

Endurance DYFORM 34LR & 34LR-PI Low rotation Dyform Recommended for high lifting operations High strength Reduced rope sheave & drum wear Accurate diameter Suitable for single part and multi-part reeving Long service lifeSee page 18

Main Hoist Rope

Main Hoist Rope

Main Hoist Rope


Product Selection

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Endurance DYFORM DSC8 Parallel or double seale closed rope Robust crush resistant Dyform construction Very high breaking strength Exceptional service value Accurate diameter Long life, reduced lifetime costsSee page 25

Endurance DYFORM 6 Exceptional service life Robust crush resistant Dyform construction Accurate diameter Long-life, reduced lifetime costsSee page 21

Endurance DYFORM 8 Excellent service life Lower downtime Flexible eight strand construction High temperature lubricant Consistently high quality Reduced lifetime costs See page 24

Overhead Cranes

Main Hoist Rope

Main Hoist Rope

Main Hoist Rope

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Product Selection

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Endurance DYFORM 6 Tough robust six strand Dyform rope Crush resistant Accurate rope diameter for effective spooling Long service life Reduced downtime Lower lifetime costsSee page 21

Constructex

Exceptional service life in the most demanding applications Rotary hammer swaged for maximum resistance to damage Robust construction See page 28

Piling Ropes

Endurance DYFORM 34LR & 34LR-PI Low rotation Dyform High breaking strength Crush resistantSee page 18

Sea Plough Ropes

Endurance DYFORM 34LR & 34LR-PI Low rotation Dyform High breaking force Excellent service life Good resistance to abrasive wear Resists crushing in multi-layer coilingSee page 18

Pipe Handling RopeMain Hoist Rope

Plough Rope

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Diameter

mm

EIPS / 1960 grade

Minimum breaking force (Fmin)

EEIPS / 2160 grade @20% load

Axialstiffness

Torque generated @20% load Metallic

crosssectionLangsOrdinary

mm2kg/m kN tonnes kN tonnes MN N.mN.m

Approx.nominal lengthmass

101112131415161718192021222324252627282930323435363840

4244464850525456586062646668

70727476

0.500.610.720.850.981.131.281.451.621.812.002.212.422.652.883.133.383.653.924.214.505.125.786.136.487.228.00

8.829.6810.611.512.513.514.615.716.818.019.220.521.823.1

24.525.927.428.9

Products

18

92.111113315618120723626629833336840644648753157662367272277582993910601124118913251468

16181776194121132293248026752877303332463466369339274031

4272451947745036

9.3911.413.515.918.421.124.027.130.433.937.641.445.449.754.158.763.568.573.679.084.595.7108115121135150

165181198215234253273293309331353376400411

436461487513

96.7117139163190218248279313349387426468511557604654705758813870990

9.911.914.216.719.322.225.228.531.935.639.443.547.752.156.861.666.671.977.382.988.7101

5.87.08.39.71113151719212325283033363942454852596770758392

101111122133144156168180194207221236251266

282298315332

1.52.02.53.24.05.06.07.28.6101214161820232629323640485863688194

109125143162183206231258281312344378415454

489533578626

3.34.45.77.39.111141619232731354046525865738190108130142154181211

2452813213654134645205806337017748519331021

1101119813011409

58708498114131149168188210232256281307335363393424456489523595672712753839930

10251125123013391453157216951823195520922234238125322687

2848301331833357

Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon

Dyform 34x7

Dyform 34x19

Dyform 34x31

Endurance DYFORM 34LR & 34LRPI

BRIDON Crane

Products

19Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon

Diameter

mm

EIPS / 1960 grade

Minimum breaking force (Fmin) Axial stiffness

@20% load


cross section

mm2kg/m kN tonnes MN N.mN.m

LangsOrdinary

Approx.nominal

length mass

8910111213141516171819202122

0.270.350.430.520.610.720.840.961.091.231.381.541.711.882.07

49.662.877.693.9112131152175199224251280310342375

5.066.417.919.611.413.415.517.820.222.925.628.531.634.938.3

3.13.94.85.86.98.19.41112141617192123

2.94.15.67.41012151923273338455259

n/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/a

32404960718497111127143160179198218239

Endurance 50DB

BRIDON Crane

Diameter

mm

EIPS / 1960 grade


@20% load


cross section


LangsOrdinary

Approx.nominal

length mass

891011121314151617181920212223242526

0.300.380.470.570.680.800.931.061.211.361.531.701.892.082.282.502.722.953.19

57.272.489.3108129151175201229258289323357394432473515558604

5.837.389.1011.013.115.417.820.523.326.329.532.936.440.244.048.252.556.961.6

3.64.55.66.78.09.411.0131416182022252729323538

2.73.95.4791215182226313743505765748494

n/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/a

374657698397112129147166186207229253277303330358388

Endurance DYFORM 50DB

Products

20 Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact BridonBRIDON Crane

Diameter

mm


@20% load


cross section


LangsOrdinary

Approx.nominal

length mass

16171819202122232425262728293032

1.271.441.611.791.992.192.412.632.863.113.363.623.904.184.475.09

216244273304337372408446485527570614661709759863

22.024.827.831.034.437.941.645.449.553.758.162.667.472.377.388.0

14151719212326283133363942454854

3137445261708192105119133149167185205249

2125293540475462707989100111123137166

143161181201223246270295321349377407437469502571

Endurance DYFORM 18 & 18PI

Diameter

mm

EIPS / 1960 grade


@20% load


cross section


LangsOrdinary

Approx.nominal

length mass

101112131415161819202122232425262832

0.450.540.650.760.881.011.151.461.621.801.982.182.382.592.813.043.534.61

75.591.3109128148170193244272302333365399435472510592773

7.699.3111.113.015.117.319.724.927.830.833.937.240.744.348.152.060.378.8

5.16.27.48.71012131718202325272932354052

2.73.64.76.07.59.2111619222529333842486089

1.21.62.12.73.34.14.97.08.39.71113151719212740

5061728598113129163181201221243266289314339394514

Endurance 35LS

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Diameter

mm

EIPS / 1960 grade


EEIPS / 2160 grade

Axialstiffness@20% load

Torque generated@20% load Metallic




89101112131415

161718192022242628303234363840424446

4850

0.290.370.460.560.660.780.901.03

1.171.331.491.661.842.222.643.103.604.134.705.305.956.627.348.098.889.71

10.5711.47

53.067.082.8100119140162186

212239268299331401477559649745847957107311951324146016021751

19072069

5.406.838.4410.212.114.316.519.0

21.624.427.330.533.740.848.657.066.175.986.497.5109122135149163179

194211

57.572.889.8109129152176202

2302602913243594355186077048099201039116412971438

5.867.429.1611.113.215.518.020.6

23.426.529.733.136.644.352.861.971.882.493.8106119132147

3.54.45.46.67.89.21112

14161820222631374249566370788796105115

125136

5.88.3111520253139

47566778911221582012513083744495336277318469731112

12631428

9.213182431405061

74891051241441922493173964875917098429901155133715371756

19951428

344353647689103118

13515217019021025530335641347453960868276084292810191113

12121316

Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon

Langs Lay must not be selected for use in any application where either end of the rope is free to rotate.

Dyform 6x26WS

Dyform 6x36WS

Dyform 6x41WS


BRIDON Crane

Products

22 Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon

Diameter

mm

EIPS / 1960 grade


EEIPS / 2160 grade






1617181920222426283032343638

1.091.231.381.541.702.062.452.883.343.834.364.925.526.15

DYFORM 6

21324026930033340347956265274885296110781201

21.724.527.530.633.941.048.857.366.576.386.898.0110122

227256287320354429510599694797907102411481279

23.126.129.232.636.143.752.061.070.881.292.4104117130

1415171921263136424855626977

4756677992122159202252310376451535630

7489106124145193251319398489594713846995

133150168187207251299350406467531599672749


Diameter

kN tonnes MN N.m N.m mm2Kg/mmm

Approx.nominal

length mass

Axial stiffness@20% load

Metalliccross section


IPS / 1770 grade

Torque generated@20% load

Ordinary Langs

38404448525660

5.916.547.929.4211.112.814.7

950105512751520178520702375

96.8108130155182211242

697693110129150172

5055917851021129916231995

79492812341605204225503135

6707428981069125514551670

BRIDON Crane


Products

23Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon BRIDON Crane

Diameter

mm

IPS / 1770 grade


EIPS / 1960 grade






1618192022242628323638404448

1.051.331.481.641.982.362.763.214.195.305.916.547.929.42

Brifil Class 6 x 36 steel core

161204227252305363426494645817910101012201450

16.420.823.125.731.137.043.450.465.783.392.8103124148

1792262522793384024725477159041010112013501610

18.223.025.728.434.541.048.155.872.992.2103114138164

12161719232832384962697793110

405767781041351722143204565376278321082

638910512316421227033750371684498613071700

1181491661842232653113614715966647368911060


Products

24 Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon

Diameter

mm

EIPS / 1960 grade



Axialstiffness


crosssectionLangs

mm2kg/m kN tonnes kN tonnes MN N.m

Ordinary

N.m


1011121314151617

18192022242628303234

3638404244464850

0.470.570.680.800.921.061.201.36

1.521.701.882.282.713.183.694.234.825.44

6.106.797.538.309.119.9510.811.8

88.2107127149173198226255

2863183534275085966917949031020

11431274141115561708186620322205

8.9910.912.915.217.620.223.026.0

29.132.536.043.551.860.870.580.992.1103.9

116.5129.8143.9158.6174.1190.2207.1224.8

236267

2993333694465316237238309441066

11951332147616271786195221252306

24.127.2

30.533.937.645.554.263.673.784.696.3109

122136150166182199217235

5.36.57.79.010121415

17192126313642485562

69778594103113123134

1216212734425161

728599131171217271333405485

5766787909151052120213661544

1621273544546578

93109127169219279349429520624

741871101611761352154517561985

53657790105120137154

173193214258308361419481547617

6927718549421034113012301335


Dyform 8x19S

Dyform 8x26WS

Dyform 8x36WS


BRIDON Crane

Products


Diameter

mm

EIPS / 1960 grade



Axialstiffness




Approx.nominal

length mass

10

1112131415161718192022

0.49

0.590.710.830.961.101.261.421.591.771.962.38

92.1

111133156181207236266298333368446

9.39

11.413.515.918.421.124.027.130.433.937.645.4

102

123146172199228260293329366406491

10.3

12.514.917.520.323.326.529.933.537.441.450.1

6.3

7.69.1111214161820232531

15

2026334150617387102119159

20

273545566883100118139162216

59

7185100115133151170191213236285


Diameter

mm

EIPS / 1960 grade



Axialstiffness


crosssectionLangs


Ordinary

N.m


12131416

18192022242628303234

3638

0.590.690.801.04

1.321.471.631.972.342.753.193.664.174.70

5.275.88

100118137179

226252279338402472547628715807

9041008

10.212.013.918.2

23.025.728.534.441.048.155.864.072.882.2

92.2103

111130151197

249278308372443520603692787889

9971110

11.313.215.420.1

25.428.331.437.945.153.061.570.580.390.6

102113

6.88.09.312

15171923273237434955

6269

17212740

576778104135172214264320384

456536

22283451

7386100134174221276339412494

586689

718497127

160179198239285334388445507572

641714


Dyform DSC 8x19S

Dyform DSC 8x26WS

Endurance 8x19S

Endurance 8x25F

Endurance 8x36WS

Endurance DYFORM DSC8

Endurance 8

BRIDON Crane

Diameter

mm

IPS / 1770 grade


EIPS / 1960 grade @20% load

Axialstiffness


crosssectionLangs


Ordinary

N.m


678910111213141618192022242628323638404448525660

0.140.200.260.320.400.480.580.680.781.021.301.441.601.942.302.703.144.105.185.786.407.749.2210.812.514.4

22.730.940.351.063.076.290.7106124161204227252305363426494645817910101012201450170019802270

2.313.154.115.206.427.779.2510.812.616.420.823.125.731.137.043.450.465.783.392.8103124148173202231

25.134.244.756.569.884.41001181371792262522793384024725477159041010112013501610189021902510

2.563.494.565.767.128.6010.212.014.018.223.025.728.434.541.048.155.872.992.2103114138164193223256

1.662.272.963.754.625.606.667.829.0611.815.016.718.522.426.631.336.347.459.966.874.089.5107125145166

23571013172127405767781041351722143204565376278321082137617172108

3469131722283552738610013417422127641258669180610691391176922082711

16.222.028.736.444.954.364.775.988.01151451621802172593043524605826487188691034121414081616

Blue Strand Class 6x19 Steel Core


Products


Products


Diameter

mm

IPS / 1770 grade


EIPS / 1960 grade @20% load

Axialstiffness


crosssectionLangs


Ordinary

N.m


8910111213141618192022242628323638404448525660

0.260.330.410.500.590.690.801.051.331.481.641.982.362.763.214.195.305.916.547.929.4211.112.814.7

40.351.063.076.290.7106124161204227252305363426494645817910101012201450170019802270

4.115.206.427.779.2510.812.616.420.823.125.731.137.043.450.465.783.392.8103124148173202231

44.756.569.884.41001181371792262522793384024725477159041010112013501610189021902510

4.565.767.128.6010.212.014.018.223.025.728.434.541.048.155.872.992.2103114138164193223256

345678912161719232832384962697793110129150172

571013172127405767781041351722143204565376278321082137617172108

69131722283552738610013417422127641258669180610691391176922082711

293746566678901181491661842232653113614715966647368911060124414431656

Blue Strand Class 6x36 Steel Core


BRIDON Crane

Products


Diameter

mm ins

EIPS / 1960 grade


@20% load

Axialstiffness


crosssectionOrdinary

mm2kg/m lb/ft kN tonnes tons(200lbs) MN kN.m

Approx. nominal length mass

15.919.122.225.428.631.834.938.141.344.5

5/83/47/811.1/81.1/41.3/81.1/21.5/81.3/4

Constructex

1.341.642.232.983.874.765.666.857.899.23

0.901.101.502.002.603.203.804.605.306.20

2273254325567078681059123714411646

23.133.144.056.772.188.5108126147168

25.536.548.562.579.597.5119139162185

1522303950617488103120

0.0510.0870.1340.1980.2830.3870.5170.6600.8331.025

1432062793654635726898229651121


Terminations

29

Forged Steel - Quenched and Tempered.

Forged from 1035 Carbon Steel.

Excellent welding qualities.

Widely used on farm machinery, trucks, steel hulled marine vessels and material handling equipment.

Reference American Welding Society specifications for proper welding procedures.

Sizenumber*

S-264 stocknumber

Weight per100 (kg)

B C D E G H L

1.272.954.729.5723.737.4

6.359.651619.125.431.8

4.856.356.359.6514.217.5

1622.425.426.936.644.5

7.8510.411.212.719.820.6

1622.428.738.15467

2.33.34.054.855.66.35

19.126.233.341.459.570

109072210907401090768109078610908021090820

* 0* 1* 1.5245

Pad Eyes S-264

Dimensions (mm)

*Meets the requirements of Military Specification MS-51930A

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30

Nominal size

(dia of rope)a b c s p(min) h

Approximateweight per 100 pieces

mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kg

4681012141618202224262832364044

5791113161820222426293135404448

912131619222527303337465055606570

101520253035404550556065708090100110

2.12.6456789101011121214161820

5.17.1111416171921232427303338424653

2030405060708090100110120130140160180200220

1.22.85.715.224385266881041292602774404607001000

Ordinary Thimble - to DIN 3090

Nominal size

(dia of rope)DC(min)BA E

F(min) G

J(approx)

K(min) Q

mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm

891113141617192122242529323538

22.225.428.631.831.841.344.450.850.857.263.569.876.295.2105114

38.147.654.058.758.774.679.492.192.1102110119133152175197

12.714.317.520.620.622.228.628.628.631.833.334.938.141.347.654.0

33.338.141.344.444.458.766.773.073.082.692.1108111133152165

54.063.573.079.479.498.4108124124133146162178197229254

7.910.312.714.314.315.919.020.620.622.225.427.028.633.338.141.3

4.06.47.97.97.98.79.511.111.112.712.714.315.915.919.023.8

63.576.276.288.988.9114127152152165178203229254305330

4.04.84.85.65.67.97.99.59.59.510.310.312.712.715.917.5

30.234.938.142.942.957.260.369.869.876.284.190.5102121137149

Ordinary Thimble

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Terminations

31

Nominal size

(dia of rope)a b d(min) c h l

Approximateweight per 100 pieces

mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kg

81012141618202224262832364044

91113161820222426293135404448

1517.52023.52628.53133.53639.54247535863

172124293235404346495258657176

405060708090100110120130140160180200220

4.567.5910.51213.51516.5182023262932

668298114130145161177193209224256288320352

18.131.851.579.989.512116121127135542063088411001500

Solid Thimble - to DIN 3091

Nominal size

(dia of rope)Q B C E F(min) G

M(max)

mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm

891113141618192022242628323538

25.431.838.144.444.450.857.263.563.569.876.282.688.9102114127

34.944.452.460.360.369.879.485.785.795.2105114124140156171

11.114.317.520.620.622.225.428.628.631.833.336.539.744.450.857.2

47.657.269.882.682.695.2105118118127140152165191210235

7.911.112.714.314.315.919.022.222.223.825.427.030.233.338.141.3

4.86.47.17.97.99.511.111.111.112.714.315.917.519.020.622.2

12.715.919.022.222.225.428.631.831.834.938.141.344.450.857.263.5

Solid Thimble - to BS464:1958

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32

Forged Steel Sockets through 38 mm, cast alloy steel 40 mm through 100 mm. Spelter socket terminations have an efficiency rating of 100%, based on the cataloguestrength of wire rope. Ratings are based on recommended use with 6 x 7, 6 x 19, or 6 x37, IPS or XIP (EIP), XXIP (EEIP), RRL, FC, or IWRC wire rope.

Open Grooved Sockets meet the performance requirements of Federal SpecificationRR-S-550D, Type A, except for those provisions required of the contractor.

NOTICE: All cast steel sockets 40 mm and larger are magnetic particle inspected andultrasonic inspected. Proof testing available on special order.

Drawing illustrates one groove used on sockets 6 mm through 19 mm. Sizes 22 mmthrough 38 mm use 2 grooves. Sizes 40 mm and larger use 3 grooves.

Rope dia.(mm)*

Structuralstranddia.(mm)

Stock no.

G-416 galv. A C D F G H J L M N

10396191039637103965510396731039691103971710397351039753103977110397991039815103983310398511039879104163310416511041679104169710417131041731

---

12-1314-1618-1920-2224-262830-3233-3536-4042-4546-4850-5456-6264-6770-7376-80-

6-78-1011-1314-161820-2224-2628-3032-3538

* 40-42* 44-48* 50-54* 56-60* 64-67* 70-73* 75-80* 82-86* 88-92* 94-102

0.50.591.021.632.644.387.039.7514.121.424.937.25976114143172197255355

116123141171202235268300335384413464546597648692737784845921

19.120.625.431.838.144.5515763.5767689102114127133146159171191

17.520.625.430.235.141.4515763.570768995.5108121127133140152178

9.6512.714.217.520.623.928.731.838.141.444.5515763.57379869298.5108

17.520.623.928.731.838.144.55157707679.595.5102114124133146165184

39.642.947.85766.582.595.5105121133140162187210235267282302314346

575763.57689102114127140152165191216229248279305330356381

39.644.55163.57689102117127152165178229254274279287300318343

33.338.147.85766.579.595.5105121137146165178197216229241254274318

9.111.212.714.215.720.322.425.428.730.233.339.6465460.573767982.589

Open Spelter Socket G-416

Weighteach(kg)

Dimensions (mm)

*Cast Alloy Steel

See WIRELOCK warning and application instructions on page 56 of the Crosby Group Inc. general catalogue, 2009

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Terminations

33

Forged Steel Sockets through 38 mm, cast alloy steel 40 mm through 100 mm.

Spelter socket terminations have an efficiency rating of 100%, based on the cataloguestrength of wire rope. Ratings are based on the recommended use with 6 x 7, 6 x 19 or 6 x 37, IPS or XIP (EIP) , XXIP (EEIP), RRL, FC or IWRC wire rope.

Closed grooved Sockets meet the performance requirements of Federal Specification RR-S-550D, Type B, except for those provisions required of the contractor.

NOTE: All cast steel sockets 40 mm and larger are magnetic particle inspected andultrasonic inspected. Proof testing available on special order.

Drawing illustrates one groove used on sockets 6 mm through 19 mm. Sizes 22 mm through38 mm use 2 grooves. Sizes 40 mm and larger use 3 grooves.

Rope dia.(mm)*

Structuralstranddia.(mm)

Stock no.

G-417 galv. A B C D** F G H J K L

10398971039913103993110399591039977103999510400191040037104005510400731040091104011710401351040153104175910417771041795104181110418391041857

---

12-1314-1618-1920-2224-262830-3233-3536-4042-4546-4850-5456-6264-6770-7376-80-

6-78-1011-1314-161820-2224-2628-3032-3538

* 40-42* 44-48* 50-54* 56-60* 64-67* 70-73* 75-80* 82-86* 88-92* 94-102

0.230.340.681.131.923.284.766.468.9513.2416.3225.9635.8347.6263.5099.79125142181246

116125140162194226254283309355390445505546597645689743787845

12.715.817.520.626.933.336.639.641.449.35455.5627079.579.585.6102102108

39.642.9516776.292105114127137146171194216241273292311330362

22.424.629.535.842.249.358.565718182.595.5111127140159171184197216

9.6512.714.217.522.425.428.731.838.141.444.55157.266.874.579.5869298.5108

17.520.623.930.233.338.144.55158.570.576.279.595.5105114124133146160184

39.642.951677082.595.5105119132140162187210235259292311330362

57.257.263.576.289102114127138151165191216229248279305330356381

12.717.522.425.431.838.144.55156.562.57076.282.592102124133146159178

4652.358.76577.790.5103116129155171198224248270286298311330356

Closed Spelter Socket G-417

Weighteach(kg)

Dimensions (mm)


*Cast Alloy Steel**Diameter of pin must not exceed pin used on companion 416 socket.

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Terminations

34

S-501stocknumber

Ropesize(mm)*

Weighteach(kg)

A B C D E F H M NL

689-1011-1213141618-202224-26283234-3638-404448-52

0.240.510.590.940.942.122.053.625.238.0711.516.119.826.540.366

122159159198198241241294341393440484532581676799

12.719.619.624.924.931.831.839.443.250.55764.5717886100

35.141.141.1515160.560.57079.593.5103114127140170203

17.520.620.625.425.430.230.235.141.1515763.563.5708995.5

6.858.6510.412.21415.51720.323.926.930.233.836.840.147.253.5

548181108108135135162189216243270297324378432

17.520.620.625.425.431.831.838.144.5515763.563.57689102

102135135170170207207254295340381419461502584683

9.6511.911.914.214.217.317.319.823.926.930.23135.142.953.560

38.144.544.5515157577082.595.5108121133146171203

11.7181823.123.129.529.536.139.445.75258.56571.577.590.5

1039021103904910390671039085103910110391291039147103916510391831039209103922710392451039263103928110393071042767

Open Swaged Socket S-501

S-501 Open Socket Secification

Max. afterswage

Dim (mm)

Forged from special bar quality carbon steel, suitable for cold forming.

Swage Socket terminations have an efficiency rating of 100% based on the catalogue strength ofwire rope.

Hardness controlled by spheroidize annealing.

Stamp for identification after swaging without concern for fractures (as per directions in NationalSwaging Brochure).

Swage sockets incorporate a reduced machined area of the shank which is equivalent to theproper "After Swage" dimension. Before swaging, this provides for an obvious visual difference inthe shank diameter. After swaging, a uniform shank diameter is created allowing for a QUIC-CHECK and permanent visual inspection opportunity.

Designed to quickly determine whether the socket has been through the swaging operation and assist in field inspections, itdoes not eliminate the need to perform standard production inspections which include gauging for the proper "After Swage"dimensions or proof loading.

U.S. Patent 5,152,630 and foreign equivalents.

NOTE: S-501 Swage Sockets are recommended for use with 6 x 19 or 6 x 37, IPS or XIP (EIP), XXIP (EEIP), RRL, FC orIWRC wire rope.

Before using any National Swage fitting with any other type lay, construction or grade of wire rope, it is recommended thatthe termination be destructive tested and documented to prove the adequacy of the assembly to be manufactured.

In accordance with ANSI B30.9, all slings terminated with swage sockets shall be proof loaded.*

*Maximum Proof Load shall not exceed 50% of XXIP rope catalogue breaking strength.

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Terminations

35

S-502stocknumber

Ropesize(mm)*

Weighteach(kg) A B C D E F H

MaxswageDim.(mm)L

1039325103934310393611039389103940510394231039441103946910394871039502103952010395481039566103958410396001042589

689-1011-1213141618-202224-26283234-3638-404448-52

0.150.340.330.640.641.321.292.273.084.726.729.7812.917.323.140.5

109138138176176220220261303344382430473511598702

12.719.619.624.924.931.831.839.443.250.55764.5717886100

35.141.141.1515160.560.5737992102114127140159184

19.122.422.426.926.931.831.836.642.952.558.5656571.590.596.5

6.858.6510.412.21415.51720.323.926.930.233.836.840.147.253.5

548181108108135135162189216243270297324378432

12.7171721.821.828.728.733.338.144.551575763.57682.5

89114114146146184184219257292324365400432508584

11.7181823.123.129.529.536.139.445.75258.56571.577.590.5

Before swage dimensions

Closed Swaged Socket S-502

Forged from special bar quality carbon steel, suitable for cold forming.

Swage Socket terminations have an efficiency rating of 100% based on the catalogue strength of wire rope.

Hardness controlled by spheroidize annealing.

Stamp for identification after swaging without concern for fractures (as per directions in National Swaging Brochure).

Swage sockets incorporate a reduced machined area of the shank which is equivalent to the proper "After Swage" dimension.Before swaging, this provides for an obvious visual difference in the shank diameter. After swaging, a uniform shank diameter iscreated allowing for a QUIC-CHECK and permanent visual inspection opportunity.

Designed to quickly determine whether the socket has been through the swaging operation and assistin field inspections, it does not eliminate the need to perform standard production inspections whichinclude gauging for the proper "After Swage" dimensions or proof loading.

U.S. Patent 5,152,630 and foreign equivalents.

NOTE: S-502 Swage Sockets are recommended for use with 6 x 19 or 6 x 37, IPS or XIP (EIP), XXIP(EEIP), RRL, FC or IWRC wire rope.

Before using any National Swage fitting with any other type lay, construction or grade of wire rope, it isrecommended that the termination be destructive tested and documented to prove the adequacy of theassembly to be manufactured.

In accordance with ANSI B30.9, all slings terminated with swage sockets shall be proof loaded.*

*Maximum Proof Load shall not exceed 50% of XXIP rope catalogue breaking strength.

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36

Nominal size S.W.L

RopeDia. b1 b2 d1 d2 d3 d4 d6 h1 h2

t t mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kg kg

Approximateweight per piece

Form B Form C

11.62.53456810121620

11.62.5345681012.51620

10 - 1212 - 1414 - 1816 - 2018 - 2220 - 2422 - 2826 - 3028 - 3432 - 3836 - 4440 - 50

212733384247536066738190

4761758696107121136150167185206

141720222427303336404550

45556269768594103112125140156

172125283137404650546270

3545556065758595110120130140

M16M20M24M27M30M36M39M45M48M52M60M68

506069788494106115125140159174

105125148165180200220242265296332365

0.50.91.41.82.43.75.07.010131823

0.61.11.82.43.25.06.79.0513172431

Open Socket - to DIN 83313Form B Form C

Nominal size S.W.L

RopeDia. b c d1 d2 e f h i

t t mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kg

Approxweightper piece

11.62.53456810121620

11.62.53.15456.381012.51620

10-1212-1414-1816-2018-2220-2422-2826-3028.3432-3836-4440-50

30374550546067738089100110

81214161820232629323540

141720222427303336404550

45556269768594103112125140156

506069788494106115125140159174

151924263034384245515662

130155182202220245275300330370415460

121519212427303336414650

0.40.71.21.523.14.25.88111520

Closed Socket - to DIN 83313

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Terminations

Wire rope dia.(mm)

S-421T stocknumber*

Weight each (kg)

S-421TW stocknumber

wedge only

Wedge onlyweight each

(kg)

Optional G-4082bolt, nut & cotter

G-4082 stocknumber

Optional G-4082bolt, nut & cotter

G-4082 weighteach (kg)

9-1011-1314-1618-1920-2224-262830-32

10350001035009103501810350271035036103504510350541035063

1.442.794.46.589.7513.920.529.4

10355551035564103557310355821035591103560010356091035618

0.230.480.811.181.822.443.564.8

10922271092236109225410922811092307109232510923431092372

0.170.310.520.861.462.443.44.7

Wire rope dia.(mm)

S-421T stocknumber* A B C D G H J K L P R S T U V

10350001035009103501810350271035036103504510350541035063

145175210251286325365415

69.188.1109130149161176222

20.625.431.838.144.5515766.5

20.625.430.235.141.4515763.5

35.141.153.86268.574.78490.5

77.795.5114134156177194239

198226273314365414466520

47.83250.561.26377.26574.7

22.426.93135.642.4515759.5

39.649.357.266.879.595.5108114

11.212.714.216.819.122.425.426.9

54.16582.692.2109119138156

11.213.517.519.822.426.227.930.2

31.844.55159.568.57382.6117

35.147.855.56574.583.590.5125

9-1011-1314-1618-1920-2224-262830-32

S-421T TERMINATOR Assembly includes Socket, Wedge, Pin and Wire Rope Clip. NominalNOTE: For intermediate wire rope sizes, use next larger size socket.

See application warning information on page 52 of the Crosby Group Inc. general catalogue, 2009

Basket is cast steel.

Wedge socket terminations have an efficiency rating of 80% based onthe catalogue strength of XXIP wire rope.

Crosby products meet or exceed all requirements of ASME B30.26including identification, ductility, design factor, proof load andtemperature requirements. Importantly, Crosby products meet othercritical performance requirements including fatigue life, impactproperties and material traceability, not addressed by ASME B30.26.

Individually magnetic particle inspected.

Pin diameter and jaw opening allows wedge and socket to be used in conjuction with open swage and spelter sockets.

Secures the tail or "dead end" of the wire rope to the wedge, thus eliminates loss or "Punch out" of the wedge.

Eliminates the need for an extra piece of rope, and is easily installed.

The TERMINATOR wedge eliminates the potential breaking off of the tail due to fatigue.

The tail, which is secured by the base of the clip and the wedge, is left undeformed and available for reuse.

Incorporates Crosbys patented QUIC-CHECK "Go" and "No-Go" feature cast into the wedge. The proper size rope isdetermined when the following criteria are met: 1) The wire rope should pass through the "Go" hole in the wedge. 2) The wire rope should NOT pass through the "No-Go" hole in the wedge.

Utilises standard Crosby Red-U-Bolt wire rope clip. Standard S-421 wedge socket can be retrofitted with the new style TERMINATOR wedge. Available with Bolt, Nut, and Cotter Pin.U.S. patent 5,553,360 and foreign equivalents.

Wedge Socket S-421T TerminatorTM - to EN13411-6:2003

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Terminations

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Available in six sizes from 13mm to 38mm.

Button Spelter terminations have a 100% efficiency rating, based on the catalogue strength of the wire rope.

Designed for use with mobile cranes. Can be used to terminate high performance, rotation resistant ropes,and standard 6 strand ropes.

Easy to install assembly utilises Crosby WIRELOCK socketing compound. Refer to the Crosby GroupInc. general catalogue, April 2006 for WIRELOCK requirements.

Sockets and buttons are re-usable.

Replacement buttons and sockets are available.

Wire rope size SB-427stocknumber

Weighteach (kg)

In. mm

105200510520141052023105203210520411052050

13-1616-1919-2322-2628-3235-38

1/2 - 5/85/8 - 3/43/4 - 7/87/8 - 1

1-1/8 - 1-1/41-3/8 - 1-1/2

2.764.677.7513.2420.8635.38

105210710521161052125105213410521431052152

105230910523181052327105233610523451052354

183217254298351424

67.679.292111127152

32.538.845.251.664.377

30.235.141.15157.269.9

3136.642.95163.579.2

15.719.122.426.228.232.3

38.144.552.361.974.791.9

88.9109121143180205

6.359.659.6515.719.119.1

Button Spelter Sockets SB-427

Socketonly stocknumber

Buttononly stocknumber

A B C D E F J K L

Dimensions (mm)


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Terminations

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For use when pocket type housing has been selected for the crane as opposed to the traditional wire ropewedge socket.

Fully load bearing.

Factory fitted, therefore ensuring the integrity of the rope.

Designed for easy assembly and re-reeving operations.

Rope diameter

1316 - 1819 - 2223 - 26

92108124144

33.039.445.852.0

Bridon Crane Rope End Stop

OD maxOverall length

BA

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Services & Training

Non destructive examination (NDE)

The primary cause of wire rope failure is internal degradationthrough corrosion and fatigue. We provide acomprehensives non-destructive examination service,operating to the most meticulous standards. This detects thepresence of defects such as broken wires, both on thesurface and within the rope, loss of metallic cross-sectionalarea and distortions. Results from this examination arerecorded progressively, in digital format, from the surveyhead of the specialist equipment to a notebook or laptop, asthe wire rope passes through the head. The resulting trace isthen analysed and a comprehensive report produced.

Splicing

In addition to any basic splicing requirements, BRIDON areable to offer a variety of specialist splicing abilities, such aslong splicing, to meet our clients needs.

Such requirements, which are carried out in-situ, mayentail; rope driven conveyors, aerial haulages, funiculars,tile conveyors etc. and may be long splices or eye splices,including multi-strand and bordeaux connection. All splices,including passenger carrying ropes, are carried out tointernationally recognised standards. Where required allsplicing materials, including liquid rubber for injection to thesplice area, can be provided.

TrainingBridon has established a deserved reputation for runninghigh quality training courses, which is no less than would beexpected from a world leader in the design, manufacture andsubsequent use of wire and fibre ropes. Our courses neverstand still and are directly relevant to current legislation,improved technology, and the competitive trading conditionsof todays markets. In an increasingly competitive world,costs must be continually reduced without compromisingsafety. There is no better way to prepare for this challengethan through a Bridon training course.

For further information on training courses, includingpractical workshop based wire rope splicing and socketingcourses, any of which can be fine tuned to suit yourindividual needs, please contact BRIDON.

Bridon International Services employ some of the mosthighly trained professionals in the industry. Ourunderstanding of, and expertise in dealing with, all mannerof issues related to wire and fibre ropes has enabled us todevelop a wide portfolio of cost effective services which areenjoyed by Bridon customers world-wide.

24 hours a day, 365 days a year, our engineers andtechnicians are dispatched across the globe to provideexpert assistance and solutions, no matter what theproblem, or wherever the location. With resources andsupport services based at key hubs on every continent,BRIDON really does provide a truly International specialistafter sales service in wire and fibre rope.

Repair and Maintenance

Repair and maintenance can be carried out in many forms.All types of ropes including haulage, multi-strand rope,Locked Coil and Spiral Strand are catered for, from abroken wire to a total re-splice.

Installation & Replacement Services

The service life and safety of a wire rope can depend as muchupon the quality of the installation as upon the quality of theproduct itself. To protect your investment, take advantage ofour installation and replacement service - expert internationalsupport covering virtually all types of equipment which uses orincorporates wire rope. Typical installations include: miningapplications, elevators, excavators, cranes and aerialropeways. Bridon Services has a range of specialisedinstallation equipment, such as back tension winches,spoolers and hydraulic tensioners, that can be employed inconjunction with our skilled engineers to ensure installations ofwire rope are carried out correctly, professionally, and aboveall, safely.

Inspection & Statutory Examination Services

We are also able to provide customers with statutoryexamination services, as required under law, whichsubjects wire rope and lifting equipment (below the hook)to stringent testing and examination procedures.

Brilube Advanced Rope Dressings

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Ropes are like any other machine and to achieve maximumoperating life in service lubrication must be applied.

The type of service lubricant and frequency of applicationvaries with the rope construction the operating conditionsand its functional application.

Bridons unequalled experience in the world of wire ropemanufacture and many years spent in the development ofspecialist in service lubricants have been used in theformulation of the Brilube range of products.

Brilubes advanced formulation with proven performancehelps to get the best from your rope.

Brilube 30, 40 and 50 can be applied by brush, drip feed orportable pressurised sprayer.

Brilube 60, 70 and 90 can be pressure applied using in-lineapplication systems which are available to suit a wide rangeof rope sizes and constructions. These systems operate byforcing the lubricant into the rope under high pressure, whilstsimultaneously cleaning the rope and removing the moisture,residual lubricant and contaminants.

Advanced corrosion protection High lubricity Reduced fling off Enhanced rope life Effective penetration Easy application


As manufactured Dry As manufacturedwith Brilube service

dressing

200%

150%

100%100%

35%

160%

50%

0%

Typical wire rope bend fatigue results

Cycles to Failure

AIRThe complete Mastosystem consists of:

- High pressure pumpwith flow controlvalve,ballvalve, drumcover 9 ft. of 1/2 flexible hose.

- Masto Lubricatingchamber.

- 2 lengths of chains.

The air supply to thepump should be 6-7 bar.

Composition 30 40 50 60 70 90

petroleum/oil base petroleum thixotropic gel synthetic biodegradeable

Properties

excellent penetration excellent corrosion protection stable over wide temperature range slip resistant minimise fling off semi dry thin film water repellent

Application

general industries marine/offshore static ropes/rigging fishing ropes lifts/elevators friction drive systems drilling lines cranes

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Brilube Health & SafetyRecommendationsGeneral PrecautionsDo Keep away from heat and open flame Keep container closed Store under cover Ensure maximum temperature 25C Keep away from food and drink Avoid prolonged and frequent skin contact and ensure

good standards of personal hygiene

Do Not Keep oily rags in pockets or wear contaminated clothing Inhale fumes or vapours Swallow

Fire Extinguishing Media Carbon dioxide, dry chemicals, foam

Spillage Soak up with absorbent clay

Waste Disposal Burn or dispose of in an approved area Do not allow to contaminate water supplies


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30 BRILUBE 30 - a semi-dry thin film lubricant with excellent penetration andcorrosion resisting properties.Formulated for frequent use in harsh working conditions, whilst minimisinglubricant build-up and abrasive particle contamination.Effective operating range -30C to +60CMinimum application temperature -5C

BRILUBE 40 - a synthetic lubricant which deposits a slip-resistant film on the wiresurfaces.Formulated for use where frictional grip is vital, it provides internal lubrication whilstavoiding excessive build-up with repeated applications.BRILUBE 40 is recommended for use on lifts, elevators and similar friction drivenrope installations.Effective operating range -80C to +40CMinimum application temperature -5C

BRILUBE 50 - an oil based lubricant with additives to increase adherence andenhance corrosion protection. It has excellent penetration and lubricationproperties for working ropes in normal industrial environments.BRILUBE 50 is recommended for overhead cranes, hoist ropes and similarworking ropes, where fatigue is the major factor in rope deterioration.Effective operating range -70C to +30CMinimum application temperature -25C

BRILUBE 60 - a medium thixotropic gel lubricant with excellent corrosion protectionand stable properties over a wide temperature range.Formulated for long life on static or dynamic ropes.BRILUBE 60 is recommended for outdoor use providing effective lubrication andcorrosion protection where only infrequent lubrication is possible.Effective operating range -55C to +100CMinimum application temperature -20C

BRILUBE 70 - a medium thixotropic gel lubricant with stable properties over a widetemperature range offering corrosion protection against marine working conditions.Formulated for long life on static or dynamic ropes in highly aggressiveenvironments.BRILUBE 70 is recommended for use in off-shore and other hostile environmentswhere effective lubrication and optimum corrosion protection are vital.Effective operating range -55C to +100CMinimum application temperature -20C

BRILUBE 90 - a BIODEGRADABLE heavy duty, marine quality wire rope lubricant,developed by Bridon to meet the needs of wire ropes working in highly aggressiveconditions and the demand for environmental acceptability.Formulated for heavy duty applications in environmentally sensitive locations.BRILUBE 90 is recommended for use wherever rope lubrication is a problem dueto environmental concerns.Effective operating range -20C to +120C

Tower CranesMobile CranesDockside CranesFishing Ropes

Lifts & ElevatorsFriction Hoists

Indoor CranesPiling ApplicationsSmall Excavators

ExcavatorsGuy RopesWinch Ropes

Off-shore CranesRiggingMooring & TowingCablesFishing Ropes

Off-shore InstallationsLake & River FerriesDock FacilitiesWater TreatmentOperations

40

50

60

70

90

Potential Hazards No significant hazard when properly used in the applicationfor which it is designed. Prolonged and/or frequent skincontact may cause some defatting leading to irritation andit is recommended that protective gloves are worn.*

First Aid Ingestion. Do not induce vomiting due to risk of aspiration.

Give 1/2 pint (300ml) of milk. Seek medical advice. Skin Contact. Mildly irritating. Remove by wiping and

wash with soap and water. Eye Contact. Mildly irritating. Flush with copious amounts

of warm water. If necessary seek medical advice.

Aspiration. If there is any suspicion of aspiration into the lungs (e.g. vomiting) admit to hospitalimmediately.

Inhalation. Remove from exposure into fresh air. If necessary give artificial respiration or oxygen. Seek medical advice.

*See Cautionary Notice SHW 397 Effects of mineral Oil on the Skin

published by the Health & Safety Executive.

For further details please contact Bridon for COSHH data sheet.

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Technical Information

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Any assembly of steel wires spun into a helical formationeither as a strand or wire rope, when subjected to a tensileload, can extend in three separate phases, depending onthe magnitude of the applied load.

There are also other factors which produce rope extensionwhich are very small and can normally be ignored.

Phase 1 - Initial or Permanent Constructional Extension

At the commencement of loading a new rope, extension iscreated by the bedding down of the assembled wires with acorresponding reduction in overall diameter. This reductionin diameter creates an excess length of wire which isaccommodated by a lengthening of the helical lay. Whensufficiently large bearing areas have been generated onadjacent wires to withstand the circumferential compressiveloads, this mechanically created extension ceases and theextension in Phase 2 commences. The Initial Extension ofany rope cannot be accurately determined by calculationand has no elastic properties.

The practical value of this characteristic depends uponmany factors, the most important being the type andconstruction of rope, the range of loads and the numberand frequency of the cycles of operation. It is not possibleto quote exact values for the various constructions of ropein use, but the following approximate values may beemployed to give reasonably accurate results.

The above figures are for guidance purposes. More precisefigures are available upon request.

Phase 2 - Elastic Extension

Following Phase 1, the rope extends in a manner whichcomplies approximately with Hookes Law (stress isproportional to strain) until the Limit of Proportionality orElastic Limit is reached.

It is important to note that wire ropes do not possess aYoungs Modulus of Elasticity, but an apparent Modulus ofElasticity can be determined between two fixed loads.

The Modulus of Elasticity also varies with different ropeconstructions, but generally increases as the cross-sectional area of steel increases. By using the valuesgiven, it is possible to make a reasonable estimate ofelastic extension, but if greater accuracy is required it isadvisable to carry out a modulus test on an actual sampleof the rope.

Elastic Extension =

W = load applied (kN)

L = rope length (mm)

EA= axial stiffness (MN)

Phase 3 - Permanent Extension

The permanent, non-elastic extension of the steel causedby tensile loads exceeding the yield point of the material.

If the load exceeds the Limit of Proportionality, the rate ofextension will accelerate as the load is increased, until aloading is reached at which continuous extension willcommence, causing the wire rope to fracture without anyfurther increase of load.

Thermal Expansion and Contraction

The coefficient of linear expansion () of steel wire rope is0.0000125 = (12.5 x10-6) per oC and therefore the changein length of 1 metre of rope produced by a temperaturechange of t oC would be;

Change in length | = |o t where:

= coefficient of linear expansion|o = original length of rope (m)

t = temperature change (oC)

The change will be an increase in length if the temperaturerises and a decrease in length if the temperature falls.

Extension due to Rotation

The elongation caused by a free rope end being allowed to rotate.

Extension due to Wear

The elongation due to inter-wire wear which reduces thecross-sectional area of steel and produces extraconstructional extension.

Example: What will be the total elongation of a 200 metre length of 28mm diameter Blue Strand 6x36 wire rope with an axial stiffness of 38 MN at a tension of 110 kNand with an increase in temperature of 20oC.

Permanent Constructional Extension = 0.25% of

rope length = 500mm

Elastic Extension = = = 579mm

Thermal Expansion = | = |o t = 0.0000125 x 200,000 x 20 = 50mmTherefore total extension = 500 + 579 + 50 = 1129mm

Properties of Extension of Steel Wire Ropes

WL (mm)EA

WLEA

110 x 20038

% of rope length

Fibre Core Steel CoreLightly loaded 0.25 0.125Factor of safety about 8:1Normally loaded 0.50 0.25Factor of safety about 5:1Heavily loaded 0.75 0.50Factor of safety about 3:1Heavily loaded Up to 2.00 Up to 1.00with many bends and/or deflections

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In addition to bending stresses experienced by wire ropesoperating over sheaves or pulleys, ropes are also subjectedto radial pressure as they make contact with the sheave.This pressure sets up shearing stresses in the wires,distorts the ropes structure and affects the rate of wear ofthe sheave grooves. When a rope passes over a sheave,the load on the sheave results from the tension in the ropeand the angle of rope contact. It is independent of thediameter of the sheave.

Load on bearing =

Assuming that the rope is supported in a well fitting groove,then the pressure between the rope and the groove isdependent upon the rope tension and diameter but isindependent of the arc of contact.

Pressure, P =

P = pressure (kg/cm2)

T = rope tension (kg)

D = diameter of sheave or drum (cm)

d = diameter of rope (cm)

Maximum Permissible Pressures

It should be emphasised that this method of estimation ofpressure assumes that the area of contact of the rope inthe groove is on the full rope diameter, whereas in fact onlythe crowns of the outer wires are actually in contact with thegroove. The local pressures at these contact points may beas high as 5 times those calculated and therefore thevalues given above cannot be related to the compressivestrength of the groove material.

If the pressure is high, the compressive strength of thematerial in the groove may be insufficient to preventexcessive wear and indentation and this in turn will damagethe outer wires of the rope and effect its working life. Aswith bending stresses, stresses due to radial pressureincrease as the diameter of the sheave decreases.Although high bending stresses generally call for the use offlexible rope constructions having relatively small diameterouter wires, these have less ability to withstand heavypressures than do the larger wires in the less flexibleconstructions. If the calculated pressures are too high forthe particular material chosen for the sheaves or drums orindentations are being experienced, consideration shouldbe given to an increase in sheave or drum diameter. Sucha modification would not only reduce the groove pressure,but would also improve the fatigue life of the rope.

The pressure of the rope against the sheave also causedistortion and flattening of the rope structure. This can becontrolled by using sheaves with the correct groove profilewhich, for general purposes, suggests an optimum grooveradius of nominal rope radius +7.5%. The profile at thebottom of the groove should be circular over an angle ofapproximately 120o, and the angle of flare between thesides of the sheave should be approximately 52o.

Hardness of Rope Wire

Suggested pulley hardness: 250-300 Brinell for Mn steel orequivalent alloy steel.

If the calculated pressure is too high for the particularmaterial chosen for the pulley or drum, considerationshould be given to increase in pulley or drum diameter.Such a modification would not only reduce the groovepressure, but would also improve the fatigue life of the ropeby reducing the bending stresses imposed.

Pressures between Ropes and Sheaves or Drums

2T sin 2

2TDd

Min. TensileStrength

2160N / mm2

1960N / mm2

1770N / mm2

1570N / mm2

API 9AGrade

EEIPS

EIPS

IPS

PS

Brinel

480 / 500

470 / 480

445 / 470

405 / 425

RockwellC

52

51

49

45

Ropegrade

ApproximateEquivalent

ApproximateHardness

5 - 8 Ordinary lay5 - 8 Langs lay9 - 13 Ordinary lay9 - 13 Langs lay14 - 18 Ordinary lay14 - 18 Langs layTriangular strand

20253540424755

404560707585100

105120175200210240280

Number of outer wiresin strands

Groove material

Castiron

kgf/cm2

Lowcarboncast steel

kgf/cm2

11 to 13%Mn steel

orequivalentalloysteelskgf/cm2


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Bend fatigue testing of ropes usually consists of cycling alength of rope over a sheave while the rope is under aconstant tension and as part of its ongoing developmentprogramme Bridon has tested literally thousands of ropesin this manner over the years on its in-house own designbend testing equipment.

Through this work, Bridon has been able to compare theeffects of rope construction, tensile strength, lay direction,sheave size, groove profile and tensile loading on bendfatigue performance under ideal operating conditions. Atthe same time it has been possible to compare rope life todiscard criteria (e.g. as laid down in ISO 4309) with that tocomplete failure of the rope, i.e. to the point where the ropehas been unable to sustain the load any longer. As part ofthe exercise, it has also been possible to establish theresidual breaking strength of the rope at discard level ofdeterioration.

Effects of D:d Ratio and loading on fatigue life -Typical example Dyform 6

What needs to be recognised, however, is that very fewropes operate under these controlled operating conditions,making it very difficult to use this base information whenattempting to predict rope life under other conditions. Otherinfluencing factors, such as dynamic loading, differentialloads in the cycle, fleet angle, reeving arrangement, type ofcoiling on the drum, change in rope direction, sheavealignment, sheave size and groove profile, can have anequally dramatic effect on rope performance.

However, the benefit of such testing can be particularlyhelpful to the rope manufacturer when developing new orimproving existing products.

If designers or operators of equipment are seeking optimumrope performance or regard bending fatigue life as a keyfactor in the operation of equipment, such information canbe provided by Bridon for guidance purposes.

Service life curve for various D:d ratios

When considering the use of a steel wire rope around aminimum D:d ratio, it is generally accepted that at below4:1 the effect on the strength of the rope needs to beconsidered. Permanent distortions within the rope will occurwhen using ratios of 10:1 and less and that a minimum ratioof 16:1 be used for a rope operating around sheaves.

Approximate loss in breaking strength due to bending

Bend Fatigue

Number of bends to rope failure

30 29 28 27 26

5% MBL

10% MBL

20% MBL

25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

D:d ratio0

100

60

40

20

0

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65

80Relative Rope Service Life

Efficiency % MBF

1.0000 10 20 30 40

0.900

0.800

0.700

0.600

0.500

0.400

0.300

0.200

0.100

0.000

D:d ratio

EB = 1 -0.5

D/d

Sheave D:d ratio

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Rotating loads can put at risk the safety of those personswithin a lifting zone during a lifting operation.

In order to reduce the risk of rotation the machinerydesigner or user may find it may be necessary toincorporate a swivel in the reeving system; however, itshould be recognised that excessive rotation could have anadverse effect on rope performance depending on theropes rotational characteristics.

To assist the machinery designer or user in determiningwhether or not a swivel should be used in a lifting system,the following guidance, taking into account the rope type,

construction and lay type and direction, is given. For simplicity, the ropes are grouped according to theirrotational characteristics.

Note 1: A swivel should not be used when installing a rope.

Note 2: Further guidance on the use of swivels with six strand

and rotation-resistant ropes is given in ISO 4308 Cranes

and lifting appliances - selection of wire ropes - part 1

General.

Note 3: Swivels have varying degrees of efficiency and may be

either an independent accessory or an integral part of a

lifting accessory such as a crane hook.

Swivels

Group 1

Both sets of ropes in this group have high values of rotation when loaded and must not be used unless both ends of the rope are fixed and prevented from rotating however they must NOT be used with a swivel, under any circumstances.

Blue Strand 6x19 Langs layBlue Strand 6x36 Langs layEndurance 8 Langs layEndurance 8PI Langs lay

Endurance Dyform 8 Langs layEndurance Dyform 8PI Langs layEndurance Dyform 6 Langs layEndurance Dyform 6PI Langs lay

Endurance DSC 8 Endurance Dyform DSC 8

DO NOT USE A SWIVEL

Group 1a: Single layer ropesLangs lay

Group 1b: Parallel-closed ropesLangs and Ordinary (Regular) lay

Group 2

With one end free to rotate, all of the ropes in this group will generate less rotation when loaded than those listed inGroup 1. However, such ropes are still likely to unlay and distort under this condition.

When used in single part reeving they may require a swivel to prevent rotation in certain operating conditions but thisshould only apply when employee safety is an issue.

Blue Strand 6x19 Ordinary layBlue Strand 6x36 Ordinary layEndurance 8 Ordinary lay

Endurance Dyform 6 Ordinary layEndurance Dyform 6PI Ordinary lay

Endurance Dyform 8 Ordinary layEndurance 8PI Ordinary lay

Endurance Dyform 8PI Ordinary layEndurance 6FS Ordinary lay

Endurance Dyform 6FS Ordinary lay

Group 2: Single layer ropesOrdinary (Regular) lay

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