Wire Rope Installations
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link as the saying goes. The same can be said for crane operation and the type of wire rope used in lifting. Breaking strength, rope cores, rope diameter, and other factors all play a part in which wire rope should be used for each lifting operation.
Generally speaking, all wire rope should have a lifting capacity of five times that of what’s being hoisted. When considering which type of wire rope to install on a crawler crane, all-terrain crane, hydraulic truck crane, and so forth, think about what the job entails.
Swage rope has smoother sides ideal for tower cranes while synthetic rope is found commonly on boom trucks. Each has specific advantages for different situations. As always, if you’re unsure which wire rope to use, always refer to the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) specifications.
We provide financing options for your next crane purchase. Triad Machinery works with a number of lenders and can provide you with the best rates to meet your business needs.
Safety First
Before any lifting job, all gear should be inspected to ensure a safe lift, including crane wire rope and all rigging tethers. If you see frayed rope strands, reverse bends in the rope, or any other damage to the rope, make sure it is replaced before any lifting occurs.
This includes connections between the ropes and any rigging connections attached to the rope. When working with 100 tons 100 feet in the air, safety factors simply cannot be overlooked. Properly sized rope sheaves and other factors will make sure you get the proper service life out of your equipment.
Wire Rope Installation
There are a few different ways to perform wire rope installation. Pulling the new rope through with the old rope is common when working with larger cranes. It is advisable to use a rotation-resistant rope or a smaller diameter rope during this process.
As factory-trained Link-Belt technicians, Triad Machinery will use the safest, most cost-effective way to install wire rope on your crane. This could mean pulling the wire rope through the system to the drum or in reverse order. There are advantages and disadvantages to both methods.
We offer installation at any of our six locations as well as bringing wire rope to the site for installation to save time. After a quick conversation, one of our service trucks will arrive on-site to install the new rope. Our fully-equipped trucks are ready to help with most other repair jobs in the field as well.
Your Local Crane Experts
Since opening with four locations in 1992, Triad Machinery now operates six branches throughout Washington and Oregon. Whether you need cranes for construction in downtown Seattle or a wind farm in Prineville, OR, we’re never too far away to sell or rent new and used crane equipment and accessories.
We are the authorized dealer of Link-Belt cranes in the Pacific Northwest, we have the newest rental fleet in the area (all cranes are three years or newer), and our part inventory is unrivaled (more than 95% availability on all parts). Factory-trained and certified, our service technicians will keep your cranes in top working condition.
In addition to cranes, we also offer Link-Belt Excavators (LBX) and Link-Belt, Tigercat, and T-Mar forestry equipment, parts, and repair. If you have a large project on the horizon and if you’re in need of some heavy equipment, maintenance, or attachments, find our closest location and let us know how we can help.
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We pride ourselves as a full-service dealership, providing repairs, parts, and maintenance for your equipment needs. Each of our six branches specializes in new and used equipment, equipment rentals, parts, and service.
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