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BS 463-2:1970

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Specification for sockets for wire ropes Metric units
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-08-1970

Cooperating organizations
Foreword
Specification
1. Scope
2. Size
3. Quality of material
4. Form and dimensions
5. Tolerances on dimensions
6. Workmanship
7. Heat treatment
8. Proof loading
9. Freedom from defect
10. Condition
11. Galvanizing
12. Inspection
13. Identification marking
14. Testing facilities
15. Manufacturer's records of material
16. Manufacturer's certificate
Appendices
A. Proof loading attachments
B. Recommended method of white metal socketing
C. Recommended method of socketing with zinc cone
     and tail strand units
D. Design criteria
E. Information to be given with an enquiry or order
Tables
1. Sockets for wire rope
2. Details of the rope end of sockets for various
     rope sizes
Figures
1. Sockets for wire rope
2. Split cone and eyebolt for testing sockets
3. Solid cone and bolt for testing sockets

Open sockets for steel wire ropes 8 mm to 56 mm diameter. Material, workmanship, heat treatment, testing.

This Part of this British Standard specifies materials, dimensions, workmanship, heat treatment and testing of sockets for wire ropes of sizes 8 mm to 56 mm diameter.

Committee
MHE/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 67/29629 DC and BS 463(1958) (08/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2012. (11/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
20
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current

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ISO 3189-1:1985 Similar to
ISO 3189-2:1985 Similar to
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