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FOR WIRE ROPE diameter required torque torque
min. no
value
of clips
wire
value
rope
mm
Ft.Lbs
Nm
1.5
5
3
2
3.5
2.6
6.5
3
4
6
8
4.4
9
6.6
12
13
33
24.3
14
33
24.3
10 4 4 4 4 20 14.8
16 4 49 36
LIFTING SLING FITTINGS
19 5 68 50
22 5 107 79
26 5 147 108
30 6 212 156
34 6 296 218
40 6 363 268
Table 2, Wire rope clips generally to EN 13411-5 Type A, required number and torque value
The efficiency of a wire rope termination made with wire rope clips depends on the correct placement of
the clips on the rope and on correct fitting and tightening of the clips. With inadequately tightened nuts
or with an insufficient number of wire rope clips the rope end may slide through the clips during use.
The fitting of the clips on the ropes may be affected by various circumstances, such as:
• the nut may be tight on the thread, yet not tight against the bridge;
• contamination of the thread by dirt, oil or corrosion products, which may prevent correct tightening
of the nut.
Forged wire rope clips provide greater bearing surface and more consistent strength than malleable cast
iron clips.
3 .1
Suitable applications of wire rope clips to EN 13411-5 standards include suspending static loads and single
use lifting operations which have been assessed by a competent person taking into account appropriate
safety factors.
Wire rope clips should not be used in following applications:
• hoist ropes in mines;
• rope drives for cranes in steel works and rolling mills;
• permanent fastening of ropes in other rope drives;
• rope terminations for load suspension devices in the operation of lifting appliances, except in the case
of lifting tackles where these are produced for a special application and used only once.
Wire rope clips must be regularly inspected in accordance with the safety standards given in the country
of use. This is required because the products in use may be affected by wear, misuse, overloading etc. which
may lead to deformation and alteration of the material structure. Inspection should take place at least every
six months (follow the local rules in the country of use) and more frequently when the products are used in
severe operating conditions.

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