Product Description
- Made from drop forged steel
- Hot-dip galvanized
- Meets Federal Spec FF-C-450D Type 1, Class 1
- WIRE ROPE CLIPS ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR LOAD CARRYING PURPOSES OR OVERHEAD LIFTING, THEREFORE WORKING LOAD LIMITS HAVE NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED
Proper use of Wire Rope Clips
- Refer to the illustration below in following these instructions. Turn back specified amount of rope from thimble or loop. Apply first clip on base width from dead end of rope. Apply U-bolt over dead end of wire rope live end rests in saddle. Tighten nuts evenly, alternate from one nut to the other until reaching the recommended torque.
- When two clips are required, apply the second clip as near the thimble or loop as possible. Tighten nuts evenly, alternating until reaching the recommended torque. When more than two clips are required, apply the second clip as near the loop or thimble as possible, turn nuts on second clip firmly, but do not tighten. Proceed to Step 3.
- When three or more clips are required, space additional clips equally between the first two take up rope slack tighten nuts on each U-bolt evenly, alternating from one nut to the other until reaching the recommended torque.
- Apply initial load equal to loads expected in use. Inspect for proper orientation and spacing of clips and retighten the nuts to recommended torque.
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Safety Notice
Although Bishop Lifting strives to manufacture and sell the highest quality rigging and safety gear, use of the gear is dangerous if not used correctly by competent trained professionals. Bishop Lifting disclaims any liability resulting from the misuse of its rigging and safety gear. Please take a moment to more thoroughly review our disclaimer.
Bishop Lifting rigging and safety gear is only intended to be used by competent trained professionals. Misuse of the rigging and safety gear can result in serious injury up to and including loss of life. As such, Bishop Lifting disclaims liability for any misuse or incorrect product selection by our customers.
Rigging and safety gear purchased from Bishop Lifting should be used in strict accordance with all industry and OSHA standards. At no time should rigging or safety gear be used beyond its certified load ratings (aka Working Load Limits). Normal wear and tear should be expected with use of rigging and safety gear; therefore, all gear should be thoroughly inspected before each and every use. Worn or unsafe rigging and safety gear should never be used.