GROVE 6-35
TMS9000-2 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
Published 02-21-2019, Control # 611-05
than 6 in (15.2 cm) for standard 6 to 8 strand ropes and 20
rope diameters but not less than 6 in (15.2 cm) for rotation
resistant wire ropes.
When using method A, place a wire rope clip around the
dead end by clamping a short extra piece of rope to the rope
dead end. DO NOT CLAMP THE LIVE END. The U-bolt
should bear against the dead end. The saddle of the clip
should bear against the short extra piece. Torque the U-bolts
according to the table titled Wire Rope Clip Torque Values
(Table 6-2).
Other sources for information with which crane users should
be familiar and follow is provided by the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers, American National Standard, ASME
B30.5, latest revised. ASME (formerly ANSI) B30.5 applies
to cableways, cranes, derricks, hoists, hooks, jacks, and
slings. It states, in section 5-1.7.3, “(c) Swagged,
compressed, or wedge socket fittings shall be applied as
recommended by the rope, crane or fitting manufacturer.”
Wire ropes are addressed in ASME B30.5, section 5-1.7.2,
ROPES, it states, in pertinent part, “(a) The ropes shall be of
a construction recommended by the rope or crane
manufacturer, or person qualified for that service.” Additional
information is published by the Wire Rope Technical Board in
the Wire Rope Users Manual, latest revised edition.
Securing the hoist rope
• Insert the rods (1, Figure 6-53) and (4).
• Secure all the rods.
Closing the hook block
• Fold up the sheet metals (3) on both sides.
• Insert the rods (2) and secure them.
Table 6-2
Wire Rope Clip Torque Values
Clip Sizes Torque
Inches mm lb-ft Nm
1/8 3.18 4.5 6
3/16 4.76 7.5 10
1/4 6.35 15 20
5/16 7.94 30 40
3/8 13.28 45 60
7/16 11.11 65 90
1/2 12.70 65 90
9/16 14.29 95 130
5/8 15.88 95 130
3/4 19.05 130 175
7/8 22.23 225 300
1 25.40 225 300
1-1/8 28.58 225 300
1-1/4 31.75 360 490
1-3/8 38.68 360 490
1-1/2 38.10 360 490
FIGURE 6-52
Wedge Socket
Specialty Clip
Specialty Wedge
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