The wedge socket is a very popular end attachment; it is easily installed and quickly
dismantled. But it must be applied correctly (7).
1. LIVE END 5. ENTERING WRONG SIDE
2. DEAD END 6. WRONG
3. 6-9 DIAMS. 7. RIGHT
4. NOT LONG ENOUGH
Paragraph 4, page 33, cites one method used to clamp the rope dead end. Two other
acceptable methods are shown below. Method 3 can be used if the length of the thread on
the U bolt legs will allow the saddle to firmly clamp one diameter of rope.
The purpose of clamping the dead end close to the socket is to prevent the rope and
wedge from disengaging from the socket.
DRUMS-GROOVED
Drums are the means by which power is transmitted to the rope and thence to the object to
be moved For the wire rope to pick up this power efficiently and to transmit it properly to
the working end, installation must be carefully controlled.
If the drum is grooved, the winding conditions should be closely supervised to assure
adherence to the following recommended procedures;
RT500
Applicable Standards / Regulations
310 REVISED:
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