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Recommended
Method of Application of Cable Clips
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. Place the U-bolt over the dead end; the live end rests in the
clip saddle. Tighten the nuts evenly to the recommended torque.
2. Apply the next clip as near the loop as possible.Turn on nuts firm, but do not tighten.
3. Space additional clips, if required, equally between the
first two. Turn on nuts, take up any rope slack, and tighten all nuts
evenly to the recommended torque.
4. Apply the initial load and retighten the nuts to recommended
torque. The rope will stretch and shrink in diameter when loads are
applied. Inspect the clips periodically and retighten.
Recommended torque values are based on the threads being clean, dry
and free of lubrication.
IMPORTANT: Failure to make termination
in accordance with instructions, or failure to check the recommended torque periodically and retighten, will cause a reduction in the efficiency ratings of the clips.
CABLE
CLIP USAGE
Cable
Size
in Inches
|
Minimum
Number
of Clips |
Amount
of Rope
Turnback/Inches |
Torque
in
Ft. Lbs |
1/8 |
2 |
3-3/4 |
4.5 |
3/16 |
2 |
3-3/4 |
7.5 |
1/4 |
2 |
4-3/4 |
15 |
5/16 |
2 |
5-1/4 |
30 |
3/8 |
2 |
6-1/2 |
45 |
7/16 |
2 |
7 |
65 |
1/2 |
3 |
11-1/2 |
65 |
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