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Is it Tensile Strength? Or Working Load Limit?

By |August 20th, 2019|Rigging Shack, Rigging Supplies|

It’s rare for a week to go by here at Industrial Wire Rope without discussions about tensile strength or working load limit. We take it for granted that most people in our industry know there is a difference in the meaning of these terms. Yet, these terms and others are highly interrelated, and we thought [...]

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What is Tensile Strength?

By |November 2nd, 2015|Warnings and Application Instructions, Wire Rope Maintenance|

Tensile strength is a measurement of the force required to pull something such as rope, wire, or a structural beam to the point where it breaks. The tensile strength of a material is the maximum amount of tensile stress that it can take before failure, for example breaking. There are 3 typical definitions of tensile strength: [...]

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Cordage – Comparative Weight Strength and Working Load Chart

By |August 20th, 2014|

NOMINAL SIZE   MANILA   NYLON   POLYPROPYLENE Diameter Circumference Linear Density 1 (Lbs./100ft.) Minimum Tensile 2 Strength (Lbs.) Max. Working 3 Load (Lbs.) Linear Density 1 (Lbs./100ft.) Minimum Tensile 2 Strength (Lbs.) Max. Working 3 Load (Lbs.) Linear Density 1(Lbs./100ft.) Minimum Tensile 2 Strength (Lbs.) Max. Working Load (Lbs.) 3/16 5/8 1.50 4.06 41 [...]

Time to talk Shackles

By |August 18th, 2021|Rigging Shack, Rigging Supplies, Safety First|

Any time of year, the mention of shackles can transport me to the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, with the image of Jacob Marley shaking his chains and shackles as he warns Scrooge to change his ways. This confession is further embarrassing as it’s always the Muppet version of Marley, making the night terror [...]

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The Crosby Group Products

By |May 6th, 2020|

Crosby Group Products Industrial Wire Rope is an Authorized Distributor for the Crosby Group Request an Estimate What brand names are included in the Crosby product family? The Crosby Group has the most highly recognized brand names in the industry. Each has stood for quality for many years. Because [...]

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When a business relationship spans more than half a century, you know something must be going well.

By |November 19th, 2019|Rigging Supplies, Safety First|

Industrial Wire Rope began purchasing Crosby Shackles in the 1950’s. It’s somewhat of an understatement to say this is a relationship that is enduring! Quality and safety have always been top priorities for both Industrial Wire Rope and American Scaffolding, and as you may have seen in earlier blog posts, our commitment to these values [...]

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Welded Chain Specifications – Transport Chain (Grade 70)

By |August 22nd, 2014|

Significantly higher tensile strength for all load binding and tie-down applications, which permits you to hold a given load with the next smaller size chain than High Test. This increased strength-to-weight ratio means lower costs and a lighter chain, for easier storage and handling. Trade Size In Inches Working* Load Limit Lbs. Feet Per Drum [...]

Welded Chain Specifications

By |August 22nd, 2014|

PROOF COIL CHAIN (GRADE 30) A general utility chain for such uses as log chain, cargo lashing chain, pipe line hanging chain, tailgate, guard rail, tow and switch chain. MATERIAL Low carbon steel. Minimum tensile 55,000 psi. FINISH Self-clored, bright zinc and hot galvanized. Trade Size In Inches Working* Load Limit Lbs. Nominal Inside Length [...]

Stainless Steel Wire Rope 7×7 & 7×19 Type 304

By |August 10th, 2012||

Is selected for its excellent corrosion-resistant qualities and is often used in light hoisting and rigging applications. Its chromium content forms an impervious protective barrier against corrosive environments. More expensive and weaker than comparably sized galvanized aircraft cable. Industrial Rope provides a wide range of aircraft cable. Aircraft cable is available in galvanized steel and [...]

Crosby L-320 Eye Hoist Hooks

By |July 6th, 2020||

All Crosby L-320 Eye Hoist Hooks incorporate the following features: The most complete line of Eye hoist hooks. Available in carbon steel and alloy steel. Designed with a 5:1 Design Factor for (Carbon Steel); 4.5:1 Design Factor for 30t - 60t (Alloy Steel). Eye hooks are load rated. Proper design, careful forging and precision controlled [...]

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