Rigging Tools and Rigging Equipment Flashcards
The maximum included angle for hooks with a row sling rigging is ? .
90°
When inspecting hardware, a reduction of ? or more in any specified dimension should cause the hardware to be removed from service.
10%
The efficiency of a wire rope in a wedge socket is higher than a swage socket.
False
Swage is Stronger
When making an eye in wire rope, the first U-bolt clip is placed at the end of the thimble and the second one is placed near the end of the turnback.
False
First is place at the end of the turnback, Second at the Thimble
The strongest type of permanent eye that can be put on a wire rope is with a ? splice and a pressed metal sleeve.
Flemish
To keep the shape of the eye intact and prevent the eye of the rope from wearing, ? are used in the eyes.
Thimbles
The wire rope clip that is farthest from the eye gets the most vibration and is usually the first to loosen.
True
The most common shackle shapes are the anchor and the ? types.
Chain
The use of a(n) ? would provide a larger connection for joining multiple slings or shackles where the opening of a hook is limited.
Link
All hooks shall be equipped with ? .
Safety Latches
When using wire rope clips, it should be assembled with the U-bolt in contact with the dead end of the wire and the saddle in contact with the live end.
True
In the vertical position, a shackle can carry ? of its rated load.
100%
If a load needs different length slings, the use of ? may be required.
Turnbuckles
The use of a(n) ? type shackle cannot be used for most lifting applications.
Round Pin
The exposed dead end section in a wedge socket must extend out a minimum of ? rope diameters.
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