Tail Length'
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* Tail Length
Standard 6 to 8 strand wire rope
A minimum of 6 rope diameters, but not
less than 6".
(Le.
- For 1" rope: Tail Length =
1IX6::::6")
Rotation Resistant Wire Rope
A minimum of
20 rope diameters, but not
less than 6".
(Ld. - For 1" rope: Tail Length = 1"x20=20")
Wrong
Figure 31. The wedge socket is a very popular end attachment; it
is
easily installed and quickly
dismantled. But it must be applied correctly.
44 • Wire Rope Technical Board - Wire Rope Users Manual, Fourth Edition