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SLEEVES SLEEVES

Applications

Sleeves are used to create loop ends on wire rope slings.
They are available in two types and in various sizes.

Range

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Van Beest offers a wide range of sleeves in aluminium and carbon steel to complement the Green Pin
assortment.
Design

Aluminium wire rope sleeves are manufactured according to DIN 3093 A. For safety during fabrication and
application they are of seamless construction. Prescon carbon steel sleeves are manufactured from carbon
4 steel. They include the Swaging Verification System, in which the colour intensity changes after swaging. This
system helps the sling manufacturer to determine whether or not the sleeve has been pressed. The sleeves are
of seamless construction and fit industry standard dies.

Finish

Aluminium sleeves are self coloured. The smaller dimensions of Prescon sleeves (up to and including 16 mm)
are colour coded, larger dimensions are self coloured.

Certification

Specific details of certificate availability can be found on each product page. Please verify your certification
requirements at the time of order.

Instructions for use

For Aluminium sleeves, please refer to EN 13411-3. Prescon sleeves are recommended for use with 6 x 19
or 6 x 37 IPS or XIP (EIP), RRL, FC, or IWRC wire rope. After creating a loop end multiple progressive
pressings are required to prevent flash, which will develop into a permanent mark or possibly a crack in
the sleeve. A light oil lubricant should be applied to each die before pressing. The sleeve must be cleaned
after the swaging operation to stimulate effective colour change. Colour change is not an indication for
proper swaging, only an indication that the sleeve has been pressed. Proper swaging practices are the sling
manufacturer’s responsibility. Before using sleeves with other type lay, construction or grade of wire rope,
it is recommended that the termination be proof loaded to prove the adequacy of the assembly. Regular
inspection of the swaging machine, dies etc. must be conducted to ensure that the equipment continues
to meet required standards.

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