Stop sleeves will
not hold to the nominal published break strength of any cable.
We recommend the
use of a mechanical or hydraulic swager to obtain the full holding
power of stainless steel oval sleeves.
Sleeves and other
fittings swaged over a plastic jacket will not hold to the nominal
published break strength of the cable.
To determine the
actual holding strength of any fitting a pull test must be made. This
will assist in determining if the applied fitting is suitable for your
application
CAUTIONS &
WARNINGS
Do not use a vise, pliers,
hammer or electrical type crimping tool to attach oval
or stop sleeves to a cable. None of these methods will
make a finished fitting that will develop the holding
power provided by a properly designed swaging tool.
Properly swaged aluminum
and copper oval sleeves will develop the published nominal
break strength of the cable on 3X7, 7X7, and 7X19 constructions.
Sleeves used on other constructions will not hold
to the nominal published break strength.
Stop sleeves will not hold to the nominal published break strength of any cable.
To determine the actual holding
strength of any fitting a pull test must be made. This
will assist in determining if the applied fitting is suitable
for your application.
Applying any fitting over
a plastic jacket is not recommended. Sleeves and other
fittings pressed or swaged over a plastic jacket will
not hold to the nominal published break strength of the
cable.
WARNING
The holding power of sleeves
and fittings is influenced by the diameter of the wire
rope/cable as well as construction. Exact holding strength
can only be determined by pull testing. Due to variations
in wire rope/cable products breaking strength tests should
always be performed on a sample of the wire rope/cable
to be used.
As in all wire rope application,
proper design factor must be employed. Design factor is
the ratio of the strength of the assembly to the applied
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