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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

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    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

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

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    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.

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    Committee MHE/1
    Development Note Supersedes 67/29629 DC and BS 463(1958) (08/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2012. (11/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current

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