A wire rope clip, sometimes called a u-bolt clamp or u-bolt clip is used to clamp the loose end of a length of wire rope, once it has been looped back to form an eye.
What is a lay on a wire rope?
Lay of Wire Rope. The lay of a wire rope describes the manner in which either the wires in a strand, or the strands in the rope, are laid in a helix. Left and right hand lay. Left hand lay or right hand lay describe the manner in which the strands are laid to form the rope.
What is wire rope made of?
Wire rope. Wire rope consists of several strands laid (or ‘twisted’) together like a helix. Each strand is likewise made of metal wires laid together like a helix. Initially wrought iron wires were used, but today steel is the main material used for wire ropes.
How is wire rope specified?
• Multi-wire strands laid geometrically around a core • Wire rope is specified by the number of strands in the rope, the number of wires in each strand, and a description of the type of construction. For example, the notation 6×7 FC means that the rope has six strands, and there are 7 wires in each strand around a fiber core.
What is cable pulling rope?
Having reliable cable pulling rope facilitates the installation of networking cable. It provides a means of safely pulling cable and heavy loads through conduit. Our cable pulling rope is manufactured of superior quality materials for high tensile strength and dependability.
How does wire rope work?
Wire rope clamps are used to clamp down the loose end of a wire rope. They’re also called u-bolt clamps or u-bolt clips, simply because of their “u” shape. Wire rope is made of metal “threads” that are woven together and used to secure something in place, like a load of heavy cargo. It’s also used for rigging purposes.
