Wire Rope: Terminations - Tow Truck Driver Training

WIRE ROPE TERMINATIONS

OPEN SWAGE SOCKET SWAGED

Efficiency Rating – is 100%

WEDGE & SOCKET

Efficiency Rating – is a Minimum of 80%.

MECHANICAL SPLICE SWAGE

Efficiency Rating – 1/4”-1” is 93% for Fiber Core, and 96% for Steel Core Wire Ropes, with a properly Flemished Eye and prepared loop, correct Swage Sleeve and Assembly.

WIRE ROPE CLIP

Efficiency Rating – 1/8”-7/8” is Maximum of 80% with a properly prepared loop and clip installation.

REMEMBER

Proper termination procedures for SYNTHETIC WINCH LINE must be followed. Not doing so may resault in damage, injury, or loss of life. For assistance and procedures, consult your rigging supplier for proper termination of your type of Synthetic Winch Line Rope and the end result of that termination types Efficency Rating.