Buy wire rope clips
The use of steel ropes in construction, during loading and unloading and repair and construction work, requires special tools that can be used to connect the ends of the ropes, make a loop for making a stretch or cleat, attach a metal structure, fix the idle end of the cable of an electric traction winch, etc.
Wire rope clips of various designs are used for all these tasks. Installing the rope clips takes a couple of minutes. All you need is a wrench and a little physical effort. However, there are certain installation nuances that must be taken into account when making a wire rope or sling using steel rope and clamps:
- to form a steel wire rope loop, you will need to install at least 3 clamps per connection;
- the distance between the closely spaced rigging products must be at least six cable diameters;
- the pad of the steel clamp should be located on the load-bearing rope, the bolt - on the idle rope.
Types of clips for wire ropes
Not every clip is suitable for manufacturing a removable load gripper or wire rope tensioner. Clips are available for cargo and general use, according to the design and method of application: crimping and locking. The installation of a certain type of clamp depends on the specifics of the application of devices made with clips and the loads applied.
Let us briefly consider the main types of cable clips:
1. DIN 1142 (reinforced). Manufactured in accordance with DIN 1142 and EN 13411-5 from carbon steel with a galvanized coating. It consists of a forged block, a U-shaped bracket, two hex nuts and washers. It is used for the manufacture of temporary rope slings, wire rope extensions, traction cable extensions and other critical tasks.
2. DIN 741 (general purpose). Manufactured in accordance with DIN 741 and EN 13411-5 from galvanized carbon steel or stainless steel. It consists of a cast block, a U-shaped bracket, two hex nuts and washers. It is used for a variety of production and repair tasks, except for lifting operations.
3. HDG G450. Manufactured in accordance with US Fed Spec FF-C-450 TYPE 1 CLASS 1 standards from carbon steel with a galvanized coating. Consists of a stamped block, a U-shaped bracket, two hex nuts and washers. The scope of use is not limited.
4. Duplex. Stamped galvanized clamps, not expensive in price, used for household and decorative purposes. Do not expose the structures connected by the clamps to significant loads and jerks.
In the online store “TAKELAG SYSTEM” you can order galvanized clamps for steel ropes with a diameter of 2.0 - 50.0 mm. The clamp number corresponds to the diameter of the connecting rope.