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Wire rope slings and their importance

Wire ropes are a very important lifting equipment used to lift and move a heavy load. They find use in construction, mining, manufacturing and shipping in particular. They act as a conduit between the load and the lifting equipment i.e. they are connected with a wire rope sling. These wire rope slings can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, though they cannot be used in temperatures below 40 0 F. Kinds of wire rope slings available are: Single leg steel wire rope sling with soft eye Two leg steel wire rope slings 3 and 4 leg steel wire rope slings Other fittings available with wire rope slings are: Wire rope clip Eye bolt Eye nuts Endless sling grommet Wire rope thimbles   The choice of wire rope slings depends upon the use and the industry. Wire ropes slings are fabricated from high carbon stainless steel. They are designed to be strong and durable. Wire ropes are flexible. They exhibit resistance to abrasion, crushing, corrosion, fatigue and rotation. Because of its compositio...

Where to get quality wire rope in KSA?

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Wire ropes serve the purpose of transmitting power and strength from one pulley to another. Used to lift heavy loads in the construction and manufacturing sectors, they can withstand high temperatures, are durable, strong and flexible. They are fabricated from high carbon stainless steel. They are made in a way that they have continuous wire strands wound around a central core. The designs can vary as per the use they are intended for. They cannot be used in temperatures below 40 degree (F). They have benefits that are given below. They are flexible, strong in design, resistant to abrasion, crushing, corrosion, fatigue and rotation. Heavier loads can be lifted with wire ropes as compared to other lifting equipment. Since they are made out of high carbon stainless steel with multiple wires and strands, the weight and pressure from the load spread all over the strands. The wire ropes have to be inspected and maintained regularly. Even at the signs of initial wear and tear, they should ...

What is a Wire Rope? What are its specifications?

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A wire rope is made up with steel wires, polypropylene ropes or fiber cores. Wire rope manufacturers supply wire ropes extensively to lifting and rigging industries. They are usually attached to cranes or hoists and are fitted with hooks or shackles to attach and move a load. Wire rope is a popular and most preferred option for many lifting purposes. The unique design of wire ropes consisting of multiple steel wires forming individual strands offers flexibility, strength, corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance, fatigue resistance, rotation resistance etc. It is important to choose the right wire rope for the lifting application. Careful analysis should be done for choosing the best performing and long-lasting wire rope for different lifting jobs. There are four basic components in a wire rope: Metal wires that form singular strands, multi-wire strands, lubrications, and a fiber or steel core. Wire ropes are a complicated piece of mechanical machinery with different specificatio...

Benefits of Crosby Shackles

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Crosby shackle provide the following benefits: They are useful in significantly improving the life of wire rope slings. Crosby shackles can be used to connect high strength, wire rope slings or synthetic round slings. Increase in shackle bow radius leads to a minimum 58% gain in sling bearing surface. It is helpful in increasing the usable sling strength a minimum of 15%. Crosby shackles are available in galvanized steel and with a self-colored touch. They are individually proof tested and the metric particle is inspected. Crosby products are certified with international standard. Crosby shackles are of high quality and meets most of the critical performance requirements like material traceability, fatigue life, impactful properties etc. They are tempered dead quenched to offer maximum strength. Crosby shackles are mainly available in the capacities of 7, 12.5 and 18 metric tonnes. These shackles are made of forged steel. Crosby shackles are mainly applied in the tie down, tow...

Importance Of Lever Blocks On The Job Site

Lever blocks are important pieces of lifting equipment used in garages or construction companies to do heavy lifting or for pulling heavy loads. Lever blocks are made with different chain configurations, and it is crucial to find the ideal configuration for your load weight. Lever blocks are important in lifting loads as they provide a lot of advantages. They are easy to operate with minimal training requirement. They can be used when the power is out which prevents the workload from falling behind. The completion of tasks using lever blocks normally requires only one person. Manual tasks require three or four people and the use of lever blocks helps in saving the man power for other important tasks. Heavy loads can be lifted with the use of lever blocks without much difficulty. It is important that the lever blocks are kept at safe positions where only the operator of these lever blocks have access. Safety of the lever block design is a priority to alleviate unexpected acc...

Different Types of Shackles

Shackles are developed in a wide variety of sizes, styles, types, and fabrications. With so many options available in the market, choosing the right kind for your business application is a daunting task. Anchor shackle/Bow shackles These two terms are often used interchangeably as both these types got a larger O shaped look. This round design allows them to lift loads from various directions. Even though the larger loop shape reduces its overall strength, it is still able to handle a larger strap. Chain shackles They are also known as D-shackles because of their “D” shape design. The smaller loop design of chain shackles is useful in lifting high loads primarily in line. They are made from both galvanized steel and stainless steel and all come up with different pin options. Snap shackles They are easy to use and quickly with one hand. They are excellent for job applications that need high speed or where it needs to be repeatedly connected or reconnected. They have l...

Things to consider when using a chain block

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Chain blocks play an important role in many industries. These chain blocks make the critical job of lifting very easy to perform. There are certainly important factors to be considered before using a chain block or chain hoist as a little mishap can lead to big accidents in the workspace. The extensive range of chain blocks is useful in many industries like industrial, construction, mining, automotive industry etc. Lifting distance:  The distance between the installation point of the chain and the location of the load is a very important consideration while choosing a chain block. The chain will not be of much use if the distance is not calculated correctly. Lifting Test:  It is the test performed to check if all the hooks of the chain block are working in the proper direction or not. Any hook working in wrong or inappropriate direction needs to be changed immediately. This operation is important to ensure that the lifting operation of the chain block operation is ...