Wire rope clips are a common and essential rigging component used in wire rope assembly and for creating terminations. They are used to create wire rope eyes or to connect two wire ropes together. Proper installation of wire rope clamps is crucial, as incorrect installation can led to inefficient wire rope assembly.
Here are some incorrect usage methods.See if you have ever made any of these mistakes when using it?
1. Not using the recommended number of clips
2. Incorrect spacing between clips
3. Saddle is on the incorrect end of the rope
4. Not matching the clip size to the wire rope size
So, how should one install the wire rope clips?
1. Wrap the steel wire rope around the ring to form a loop, leaving the required length for retraction as per the instructions.
2. At the end of the fixed end, install the first steel wire rope clips, keeping the two bases at equal distances, and tighten with a torque wrench.
3. If a second one is needed, install it immediately next to the ring and tighten it as well.
4. If there are more than two, distribute them evenly between the first and second ones.
Don't let a simple clip be the weakest link in your rigging! By avoiding those common mistakes and following our guide, you'll be a wire rope clip pro in no time. Now go on, get clipping—the right way!