HOW
TO
APPLY
CLIPS
u-
BOLT
CLIPS
(Table
6,
p.39)
Recommended Method
of
Applying U-Bolt Clips to Get Maximum Holding
Power
of
the Clip. The following is based on the use
of
proper size U -Bolt clips
on new rope.
1.
Refer to Table 6 in following these instructions. Tum back specified amount
of
rope from thimble or loop. Apply first clip one base width from dead end
of
rope. Apply U-Bolt over dead end
of
wire rope with live end resting in
saddle. Tighten nuts evenly, alternating from one nut to the other until reach-
ing the recommended torque.
2. When two clips are required, apply the second clip as near the
loop or thimble
as possible. Tighten nuts evenly, alternating until reaching the recommended
torque. When more than two clips are required, apply the second clip as near
the loop or thimble as possible,
tum
nuts on second clip firmly, but do not
tighten.
Proceed to Step 3.
3. When three or more clips are required, space additional clips equally between
first two
- take up rope slack - tighten nuts on each U-Bolt evenly, alternating
from one nut to the other until reaching recommended torque.
4. Apply first load to test the assembly. This load should be
of
equal or greater
weight than loads expected
in
use. Next, check and retighten nuts to recom-
mended torque.
In accordance with good rigging and maintenance practices, the wire rope and
termination should be inspected periodically for wear, abuse, and general
adequacy. Inspect periodically and retighten to recommended torque.
Wire Rope Technical Board - Wire Rope Users Manual, Fourth
Edition·
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