PT.
ALL RIG LIFTING INDONESIA
PT. USHA MARTIN INDONESIA
WIRE ROPE SOCKETING PROCEDURE
• AIMS
• To provide delegates with a through grounding of the legal requirements
and safe working practices pertaining to resin socketing of wire ropes
and to teach them the practical skills involved.
• TRAINING OBJECTIVES
• By the end of this course delegates will be able to :
• Recognise various socketing applications
• Select the tools and equipment required for socketing
• Carry out preparation successfully
• Make suitable measurements
• Select a suitable socket for the job
• Mix resin
• Carry out resin socketing using approved methods and procedures
Course Content
• Legal Requirements. A reference to all the legal documents underlining relevant responsibilities and
applicable standards.
• Wire Rope Types. Recognition/identification & documentation.
• Socketing Applications. An explanation of various relevant socketing applications. Factors influencing
choice, assessing the operation and socket selection.
• Socketing methods & procedures. Including preparation, measurements, serving etc.
• Mixing and pouring of Resin.
• Socketing practices with on-going assessment.
• Documentation
ACHIEVEMENT MEASUREMENT
Trainers employ the practical methods of Instruction, Explanation, Demontration, Imitation and Practice
(EDIP) with ongoing assessment leading to certification on successful completion.
STEP 1 - MEASURE SOCKET BOWL
TO DETERMINE WHERE TO APPLY SEIZING WIRE, MEASURE SOCKET FROM BOTTOM OF
SOCKET TO THE TOP OF THE BOWL.
THE END OF THE ROPE SHOULD BE LONG ENOUGH SO THE ENDS OF THE WIRES AFTER
BEING BROOMED WILL BE AT OR SLIGHTLY BELOW THE TOP OF THE SOCKET BOWL.
Step 2 - Slide Socket onto Rope
Step 3 - Apply Seizing Wire at Base of Socket
Apply the seizing wire one (1) socket bowl length from the rope end and continue
to apply, working away from the rope end. The seizing length must be at least two
(2) rope diameters long. Additional information is available from the Wire Rope
Users Manual, Wire Rope Manufacturer’s Catalogues or National Standards.
Plastic coated, plastic filled wire ropes and fiber cored ropes must have all plastic
material and nonmetallic materials removed from within the broomed area.
NOTE: Only use soft annealed iron wire for seizing
wire.
Keys to Making a Good Socket Pour - Properly Broom Rope End
As tension is applied to a finished socket assembly, friction between the hardened
resin and wires must exceed the friction between the outside of the resin cone and
inner socket wall preventing the wires from pulling out, and allowing for the resin
cone to seat and compress. The compression that is then generated between the
wires and resin cone becomes stronger than the wire rope itself. For proper friction
to occur, it is very important that the rope end be properly broomed and opened
all the way down to the seizing to allow resin to reach the bottom of the socket
bowl. See illustration below.
Clean Wires Throughly
Thoroughly cleaned wires provide greater adhesion; therefore, providing more
friction that helps enable proper seating of the resin cone and generating
compression to provide the required strength of the assembly.
Align Vertically When Pouring Resin
A socket assembly that was properly aligned during the pouring of the socket
will allow for even distribution of forces on the wire and resin cone; therefore,
possessing strength greater than the wire rope. If the rope is not properly
aligned while pouring of the resin into the socket, the rope will be set at an
angle. Testing has shown that when this occurs, the rope will break at the base
of the socket below the catalog breaking strength of the rope.
Step 5 - Clean Wire Rope End
Swish the broomed-out rope end in a solvent and make sure that the wires are
clean from the very bottom of the broom up to the seizing band. After cleaning,
place the broomed-out rope end pointing downward. Allowing it to remain inverted
until all solvent has evaporated and the wires are dry. Solvent should never be
permitted to remain on the rope or on the serving band since it will run down the
wires when the rope is turned upright.
NOTE: Clean solvent is recommended to achieve best results.
Step 6 -
Pull Broom Into Socket Bowl
Pull the socket up over the rope broom. Make sure the rope wires are uniformly
spaced in the socket bowl, with the wire ends slightly below the top edge of the
bowl and the axis of the rope and the socket are aligned.
The top of the seizing should be even with the bottom of the socket. Be sure not
to allow any broomed wire to extend below the base of the socket.
Step 7 -
Seal Bottom of Socket
Wrap the bottom of the socket with socketing putty, being sure to press
the putty into the valleys between the strands.
To provide a greater seal, wrap electrical tape over the socketing putty.
Step 8 - Mix Resin
Knead resin pouch for approximately 30 seconds prior to cutting open to mix the
resin/silica thoroughly.
Cut open the resin pouch and squeeze contents into mixing container provided.
Cut open the hardener pouch and squeeze contents into resin.
With a mixing paddle, thoroughly mix resin and hardener until color is uniform,
then continue mixing for 30 seconds to ensure complete mixing.
Step 9 - Pour Resin Mixture Into Socket
After mixing resin and hardener, immediately prepare to pour it into the socket.
Position the provided “Fast Funnel” so that the resin will discharge out of the funnel
into the socket bowl along the socket wall. This will help the resin reach the
bottom of the bowl and reduce chance of trapping air.
Fill to the top edge of the socket bowl. As resin mixture penetrates down into the
bowl, it may be required to add more resin to the socket bowl. Never add more
resin to the bowl after resin has begun to gel and harden.
Allow resin to firmly gel prior to moving assembly. Prematurely moving the
assembly could damage the resin before it hardens; therefore, reducing the
efficiency of the termination. Wait 10 to 15 minutes after the resin has gelled
before moving the assembly. Please refer to Temperatures and Times on this web
page for approximate gel times.
When recommended procedures are followed and
resin has been allowed to fully cure, socket
assemblies prepared with Socket Lock resin will
attain 100% Termination Efficiency.
Step 10 - Re-Lubricate Wire Rope
After the resin has cured, re-lubricate the wire rope to replace
any lubricant that may have been removed during the cleaning
process.
Step 11 - Proof Test Assembly (Recommended)
It is recommended to proof load the assembly to twice the safe working load prior
to putting the assembly into service
