Learn how modern wire rope works and how to choose the right rope for heavy-duty tasks.
The book provides a practical view of wire rope, from its internal structure to its real-world uses. It covers mechanical theory, construction details, and the factors that affect performance and safety. You’ll find guidance on selecting rope types for different duties, and how to evaluate strengths, weights, and drum or sheave requirements for your machines.
Designed for engineers, buyers, and maintenance personnel, this resource links theory with hands-on advice. It includes practical hints on handling, lubrication, and wear, plus ready references for ordering and applying rope in varied settings.
Ideal for readers who work with lifting, hoisting, or traction systems and want a reliable, results-focused reference.
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Excerpt from American Wire Rope Catalogue and Hand Book
Chapter IV. Variety of Uses for Wire Rope of the various types. Examples Showing the scope Of Wire Rope adaptability.
Chapter V. Mechanical Theory of Wire Rope. Stresses in Rope from Dead and Live Loads, (2) Bending, (8) Impact, on starting and stopping, (4) Slopes, (5) Spans. The maximum stress for Machinery in relation to the strength Of the rope. The power derivable from multiple sheave blocks. Mathematical formulae and stress tables and graphical diagrams. Stresses in guys, and tables and diagrams for guy factors. Factors of safety advisable for various conditions of service. Sizes and kinds Of rope for various stresses.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an exploration of the history, manufacture, composition, and diverse applications of wire rope, stretching from ancient origins to the many uses for wire rope in the present day. The author presents an in-depth explanation of the mechanical properties that make wire rope an essential component in a broad range of industrial and consumer applications. The book covers a great deal of ground, discussing the properties that make wire rope uniquely suitable for construction, hauling, and lifting; how wire rope is manufactured; and the different grades of materials used in its manufacture. The author covers the basics of wire rope construction with easy-to-understand language and offers insights into how factors such as construction, quality, and diameter affect the performance of wire rope in any given application. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332323401_0
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