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Wire Rope Bending Radius

Wire Rope Bending Radius

Wire Rope Bending Radius

(OP)
See attached. Supporting a timber cross up to the roof. I am concerned about bend radius of the steel wire rope (3/32" diameter 1-9). I know that wire rope capacity can be reduced by too small of a diameter sheave. Would there be similar issues with what I am proposing? I have tried to reach out in the wire rope industry, but no responses thus far. Also, can't seem to find any recommendations in the product catalogs.

"It is imperative Cunth doesn't get his hands on those codes."

RE: Wire Rope Bending Radius

I've always used matching thimbles which I believe have the correct radius for the applicable rope. Perhaps that would be a good place to start. Thimbles will also prevent and damage to the wire rope from the eyebolt.

RE: Wire Rope Bending Radius

(OP)
I found it. Makes sense.

Quote (Indusco )

A sling eye should never be used over a hook or pin with a body
diameter larger than the natural width of the eye. Never force an
eye onto a hook. The eye should always be used on a hook or
pin with at least the same diameter of the wire rope
.

"It is imperative Cunth doesn't get his hands on those codes."

RE: Wire Rope Bending Radius

(OP)
Ah - yes, jayrod. I didn't think they made them for 3/32" cable, but I just found them.

"It is imperative Cunth doesn't get his hands on those codes."

RE: Wire Rope Bending Radius

Just to confirm, yes, the rules for an eye of a sling are more relaxed (just match the body diameter of the rope) than for wire rope over a sheave.

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