CLAMPING WIRE ROPE To ensure complete safety, it is imperative that wire ropes are clamped correctly. The diagrams below are a guide only. Please refer to the relevant Australian Standards AS 2076 for further information.
THE RIGHT WAY
6d approx
d
THE WRONG WAY
Note: d = diameter of rope
d
LUBRICATING STEEL WIRE ROPES All steel wire ropes supplied by Robertsons are lubricated at the time of manufacture, however, periodic lubrication with good quality acid free and moisture free lubricant during use is required to ensure best performance.
The following are accepted ways to lubricate wire ropes during use.
Swabbing
Painting
Spray nozzle
Continuous bath
Dripping
Pouring
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