Wire Rope Sockets - Deck Machinery and Hull Equipment
Wire rope sockets are high-strength end terminations used to connect steel wire ropes to deck machinery, lifting, towing and mooring equipment. Open and closed socket designs are commonly secured using molten zinc or approved resin socketing compounds.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Wire Rope Sockets |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Deck Machinery and Hull Equipment |
| Product Reference | 423 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | Crosby, Green Pin, Ropeblock |
| Unit of Measure | Piece |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. High-strength permanent wire rope termination |
| 2. Available in open and closed socket configurations |
| 3. Compatible with zinc or approved resin socketing systems |
| 4. Provides up to 100% rope termination efficiency when correctly selected and installed |
| 5. Manufactured from cast or forged high-strength steel |
Applications of Wire Rope Sockets
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Cranes, derricks and winches |
| 2. Towing and mooring systems |
| 3. Shipboard lifting and rigging assemblies |
Models & Manufacturers
| Model | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| G-416 Open Spelter Socket | Crosby |
| G-417 Closed Spelter Socket | Crosby |
| Open Spelter Socket | Green Pin |
| Closed Spelter Socket | Green Pin |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-416 | Socket configuration | Open | — |
| G-417 | Socket configuration | Closed | — |
| G-416/G-417 | Termination efficiency | Up to 100 when correctly socketed | % |
| Open and Closed Spelter Sockets | Socketing medium | Molten zinc or manufacturer-approved resin | — |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Commonly specified and installed in accordance with ISO 17558 and EN 13411-4 for socketing of steel wire ropes. Applicable lifting appliances may also require compliance with vessel flag, crane code and manufacturer requirements. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Product certification or design approval may be required from DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas or ClassNK, depending on the vessel, equipment category and service. Approval is manufacturer-, model- and application-specific. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Match the socket to the wire rope diameter, construction and strength. Broom and clean the rope end, prepare it according to the socketing compound instructions, align centrally and allow complete metal solidification or resin curing before proof loading. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Inspect for corrosion, cracks, deformation, wear, pulled wires and movement of the socketed rope. Keep identification marks legible and remove the assembly from service if damage, overheating or termination slippage is found. |
| Safety Notes | Use only rated sockets with traceable certification. Do not weld, heat, modify or reuse a socket unless expressly permitted by the manufacturer. Proof test and inspect the completed termination before service, and never exceed the approved working load. |
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