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Important Warnings - Wire Rope
Wire Rope Safety is very important and Gator Supply Company believes in making these general warnings available to you to print out for safety meetings.


General information on wire rope - page 1

Informative page that explains the terminology of wire rope. Components, material, core, construction, and strand patterns


General information on wire rope - page 2

A good definition of "lay". How the wires have been laid to form strands and how the strands have been laid around the core.

 




Proper handling of wire rope
How to measure, receive, store,
unreel or uncoil wire rope




Re-reeling wire rope
Learn the correct way to re-reel wire rope and the reason behind it. Also covers cutting & seizing, breaking in, efficiency, elastic properties and winding onto drums.




Correct method to Install U-Bolt Wire Rope Clips
The right way for maximum rope strength




General important warnings
Common sense warnings that everyone should be aware of when using any type of rigging hardware



Regular Inspections
Inspect products regularly for visible damage, cracks, wear, 
elongation, rust, etc. Protect all products from corrosion.



Working Load Limits
Further explanations and cautions if lifting angles are involved



Chain - Important Warnings
These warnings also apply to chain and chain assemblies.