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TM 9-2320-356-BD
14-13.
WIRE ROPE ATTACHMENTS
General Information:
Fittinqs or end attachments for wire rope vary with use. The standard fittings for
field use are thimbles
wear, these attachment
Assessment Procedure:
and clips.
If damage is shearing, breakage, or excessive
may be used as a source of repair.
Inspect damaged component to determine extent of damage and the repair required.
Limitations:
o Shorter cable
Personnel/Time Required:
o 1 soldier
o 15-30 minutes
Procedural Steps:
1.
Determine the number of clips needed by using three times the rope diameter in
inches, plus one.
Use the next largest whole number if total results in a fraction.
2.
Wrap the rope around the thimble.
Materials/Tools:
o Thimble
o C l i ps
o Wrench
3.
Space clips six rope diameters apart for best holding power. Nuts
tightened once rope has been in service under tension.
CORRECT
FLAT-BEARING
INCORRECT
should be
INCORRECT
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