TM5-3810-305-10
U-Bolt Clips
Refer to Table 5 and Figure 4-35 for specifica-
tions of U-bolt clips.
The recommended method of applying U-bolt
clips to get maximum holding power of the clip
is as follows:
2.
3.
Apply the next clip as near the loop as pos-
sible. Turn nuts firmly, but do not tighten.
Space additional clips, if required, equally
between the first two. Turn nuts, take up rope
slack and tighten all nuts evenly on all clips to
recommended torque.
l When using U-bolt clips,
extreme care must be exercised
to make certain that they are
attached correctly. Failure to
follow this procedure could
cause DEATH or serious
injury.
l Failure to make a termination
in accordance with the
following instructions, or
failure to periodically check
and retighten to the
recommended torque, will
cause a reduction in efficiency
rating which could cause
DEATH or serious injury.
1. Turn back the specified amount of rope from
the thimble. Apply the first clip one base
width from the dead end of the wire rope (U-
bolt over dead end; live end rests in clip
saddle). The U-bolt must be applied so that
the “U” section is in contact with the dead end
of the rope (Figure 4-36). Tighten nuts
evenly to recommended torque.
Figure 4-35. Attaching U-bolts
RIGHT WAY FOR MAXIMUM
ROPE STRENGTH
WRONG WAY: CLIPS STAGGERED
WRONG WAY: CLIPS REVERSED
Figure 4-36. U-bolt Clip Dimensions
Table 5.* U-Bolt Clip Spec ifications
Min.
Amount
Clip
no. of of rope to Torque
Weight
Size
A
B
c
D
E
F
G
H
clips
turn back
1/2 in, 0,50 in. 1.88 in. 1.00 in. 1.19 in. 1.13 in. 0.88 in. 1.91 in. 2.28 in. 3
11.5 in.
65 lb-ft
75 lb/100
12,7 mm 47,8 mm 25,4 mm 30,2 mm 28.7 mm 22,4 mm 48,5 mm 57.9 mm
292 mm
88 N l m
34 kg/100
*From the Crosby Group
4-3
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