Wire Rope Wedge Sockets
- Always inspect socket, wedge and pin before using
- Do not use any part that is showing cracks, do not repair by welding
- Do not modify or substitute any parts or mix and match wedges or pins between sizes
- Always select the wedge and socket for the wire rope size
- Use only with standard 6 to 8 strand wire rope of designated size, for intermediate size rope, use next larger size socket
- Welding of tail on wire rope is not recommended, the tail length of the dead end should be a minimum of 6 rope diameters but not less than 6"
- Secure dead end section of rope. DO NOT ATTACH DEAD END TO LIVE END
- Use a hammer to seat the wedge and rope as deep into socket as possible before applying first load
- To use with rotation resistant wire rope, ensure that the dead end is welded or seized before inserting the wire rope into the wedge socket
- This will prevent core slippage or loss of rope lay
- The tail length of the dead end should be a minimum of 20 rope diameters but not less than 6 inches
- Efficiency rating of the wedge socket termination is based on the catalog breaking strength of wire rope
- The efficiency of properly assembled wedge socket is 80%
- WARNING: Loads may slip or fall if the wedge socket is not properly installed
- WARNING: Read and understand these instructions before installing the wedge socket
- WARNING: Do not side load the wedge socket
- WARNING: Do not interchange wedge socket, wedge or pin with other manufactures socket, wedge or pin
- WARNING: Apply first load to fully seat the wedge & wire rope in socket. Load should be of equal or greater weight than loads expected in use
| A | B | C | D | E | Size |
| (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (in) |
| Filter A | Filter B | Filter C | Filter D | Filter E | Filter Size |
|
A (mm) 122 |
B (mm) 40 |
C (mm) 20 |
D (mm) 21 |
E (mm) 11 |
Size (in) 3/8 |
|
A (mm) 146 |
B (mm) 57 |
C (mm) 25 |
D (mm) 25 |
E (mm) 12 |
Size (in) 1/2 |
|
A (mm) 176 |
B (mm) 57 |
C (mm) 31 |
D (mm) 30 |
E (mm) 15 |
Size (in) 5/8 |
|
A (mm) 212 |
B (mm) 80 |
C (mm) 38 |
D (mm) 35 |
E (mm) 16 |
Size (in) 3/4 |
|
A (mm) 240 |
B (mm) 81 |
C (mm) 44 |
D (mm) 41 |
E (mm) 19 |
Size (in) 7/8 |
|
A (mm) 274 |
B (mm) 114 |
C (mm) 51 |
D (mm) 50 |
E (mm) 22 |
Size (in) 1 |
|
A (mm) 310 |
B (mm) 130 |
C (mm) 57 |
D (mm) 57 |
E (mm) 25 |
Size (in) 1-1/8 |
|
A (mm) 350 |
B (mm) 146 |
C (mm) 63 |
D (mm) 64 |
E (mm) 28 |
Size (in) 1-1/4 |
