TM5-3810-305-10
Table 3 lists seizing lengths and seizing wire diameters suggested for use with some commonly used
wire ropes.
Table 3. Seizing: Suggested
Diameters and Lengths
Rope Diameters
Seizing Wire Diameters
Seizing Lengths
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
3/8-9/1 6
9.5-14.3
0.048
1.2
0.5
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Cu tting Wire Rope
Using an axe or hatchet to cut
wire rope may be dangerous. If
necessary to use, proceed with
great caution. Failure to follow
this procedure could cause
SERIOUS INJURY. Portable
hydraulic and mechanical rope
cutters are available. In remote
areas, however, it may at times
be necessary to use less desirable
cutting methods.
Wire rope is cut after being properly seized
(Figure 4-3 1). Cutting is a reasonably simple
operation provided appropriate tools are used.
There are several types of cutters and shears
commercially available. These are specifically
designed to cut wire rope.
End Fittings and/or Attachments
There are many available designs of end fittings
and attachments, some of which were developed
for particular applications. The most common
ones are illustrated in Figure 4-32.
NONPREFORMED
BEFORE CUTTING
AFTER CUTTING
PREFORMED
BEFORE CUTTING
AFTER CUTTING
Figure 4-31. Seizing Applied Before Cutting
WIRE ROPE SOCKET - SPELTER OR RESIN Attachment
WIRE ROPE SOCKET - SWAGED
MECHANICAL SPLICE - LOOP OR THIMBLE Attachment
WEDGE SOCKET
CLIPS - NUMBER OF CLIPS VARIES WITH ROPE SIZE
LOOP OR THIMBLE SPLICE - HAND TUCKED
Figure 4-32.
End Fittings and Attachments
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