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wire ropes measuring wire rope the diameter of a wire rope is the diameter of the circle which encloses all the wires when measuring wire rope it is important to take the greatest distance of the outer limits of the `crowns of two opposite strands a measurement across the valleys will result in incorrect lower readings correct incorrect rope constructions small diameter cables ranging in diameters up to 3/8 the construction material and finish of these cables depends on their ultimate use 1 commercial quality cables often referred to as aircraft cables but not for use in aircraft 2 control cables used in the automotive industry 3 conveyor belt cables engineering general purpose wire ropes the construction of wire ropes and strands covered under this heading varies within specific classifications and will depend on the desired performance features such as flexibility resistance to abrasion resistance to rotation etc 1 x 7 classification guy strand 6 x 7 classification used where ro
| shackles `golden pin ® shackles over the past 30 years vanguard s `golden pin ® shackles have earned the reputation of `top-of-the-line shackles with indicated load carrying capacity making them the preferred choice fro all critical rigging applications design factor 6:1 screw pin anchor shackles bolt type anchor shackles screw pin chain shackles features heat treated carbon steel bows with alloy pins quenched tempered · · the metallic coating of `golden pin shackle pins allows for closer thread tolerances than is possible for shackles with an extra layer of paint to assure total traceability `golden pin shackles are embossed with · working load limits wll are based on shackles in new condition and are subject to downward adjustment in case of side loading 45º from vertical in-line wll reduced to 70 90º from vertical in-line wll reduced to 50 · · · vanguard i.d size alloy pin i.d · · wll working load limit product code warning do not · · · · · · exceed working load limits exceed
| sleeves flemish eye sleeves · · made from specially processed low carbon steel for use with 6 x 19 and 6 x 37 rrl classification steel wire ropes rope size 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 dimensions before swage a 1.00 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.75 2.75 3.19 3.56 4.00 4.81 5.19 5.81 6.25 7.25 8.50 b 0.66 0.91 0.91 1.22 1.22 1.47 1.47 1.72 2.03 2.28 2.50 2.78 3.00 3.25 3.84 4.38 d 0.31 0.38 0.47 0.53 0.63 0.70 0.75 0.91 1.03 1.16 1.28 1.44 1.56 1.69 1.94 2.25 e 0.28 0.44 0.39 0.65 0.56 0.63 0.63 0.84 1.00 1.13 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.69 1.97 2.25 g 0.47 0.62 0.66 0.85 0.91 1.03 1.09 1.28 1.53 1.72 1.94 2.16 2.36 2.63 3.13 3.63 maximum dimensions after swage 1st stage 2nd stage 0.57 0.08 0.75 1.01 1.01 1.24 1.24 1.46 1.68 1.93 2.13 2.32 2.52 2.71 3.10 3.56 weight lbs 0.045 0.137 0.120 0.310 0.280 0.630 0.500 0.900 1.380 1.900 2.570 3.440 4.200 4.880 7.850 11.000 vanguard code 2956 0016 2956 0020 2956 0024 2956 0028 2956 0032 2956 0036 2956 0040 2956 0048 2956
| cutters impact wire rope cutters · · · portable cutters strictly designed for cutting wire ropes just a few hammer blows will result in a clean cut without affecting the roundness of the rope replacement parts are available for all models model no 1 1a 2 rope diameter maximum 3/4 1 1/16 1 1/2 weight lbs 8 17 28 vanguard code 3001 5000 3001 5001 3001 6000 height 6 7 9 base 3 1/2 6 1/4 7 3/4 warning always use protective eye wear bolt cutters type wd 6 · · · blade clearance adjustable with eccentric nut heavy duty blades with satin finish suitable for cutting mild steel only capacity inches 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 length inches 14.00 18.00 24.00 30.00 36.00 42.00 weight lbs 3.00 5.50 8.60 10.00 13.00 18.00 vanguard code 3004 0014 3004 0018 3004 0024 3004 0030 3004 0036 3004 0042 warning these tools are sharp and must be used with caution using tools beyond the stated capacity or on other materials will cause damage to the blade and tool chain pliers model no 7302 7302 length inches 2
| chains nacm chain specifications grade 30 proof coil chain chain size inch 1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 mm 4.0 5.5 7.0 8.0 10.0 11.9 13.0 16.0 20.0 22.0 26.0 material diameter inch 0.156 0.217 0.276 0.331 0.394 0.488 0.512 0.630 0.787 0.866 1.020 mm 4.0 5.5 7.0 8.4 10.0 11.9 13.0 16.0 20.0 22.0 26.0 wll maximum lbs 400 800 1,300 1,900 2,650 3,700 4,500 6,900 10,600 12,800 17,900 kg 180 365 580 860 1,200 1,680 2,030 3,130 4,800 5,810 8,140 proof test minimum lbs 800 1,600 2,600 3,800 5,300 7,400 9,000 13,800 21,200 25,600 35,800 kn 3.6 7.2 11.6 16.9 23.6 32.9 40.0 61.3 94.3 114.1 159.1 breaking force minimum lbs 1,600 3,200 5,200 7,600 10,600 14,800 18,000 27,600 42,400 51,200 71,600 kn 7.20 14.40 23.20 33.80 47.20 65.80 80.00 122.60 188.60 228.20 318.20 inside length maximum inch 0.94 0.98 1.24 1.29 1.38 1.64 1.79 2.20 2.76 3.03 3.58 mm 23.90 24.80 31.50 32.80 35.00 41.60 45.50 56.00 70.00 77.00 90.90 inside width minimum inch 0.25 0.30 0.38 0.44 0.55 0.65 0.72 0.79 0.9
| links · vgd quick links mild steel zinc plated wll lbs 220 660 880 1,760 2,200 2,600 3,300 pieces per carton 20 20 20 20 20 10 10 weight lbs 0.02 0.05 0.08 0.18 0.23 0.32 0.52 vanguard code 2918 0008 2918 0012 2918 0016 2918 0020 2918 0024 2918 0028 2918 0032 size 1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 · · vgd twin clevis links for use with grade 70 or lower grade chains only finish galvanized altern black body with yellow pins size 1/4 5/16 3/8 1/2 wll lbs 4,700 6,600 11,300 pieces per carton 100 100 50 weight lbs 0.37 0.54 1.18 vanguard code 3936 5020 3936 5024 3936 5032 · vgd pear shaped snap links mild steel zinc plated size 1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 1/2 wll lbs 200 220 260 500 770 1,400 pieces per carton 20 20 20 20 20 10 weight lbs 0.02 0.06 0.08 0.14 0.28 0.72 vanguard code 2918 1008 2918 1012 2918 1016 2918 1020 2918 1024 2918 1032 warning never exceed working load limits these links must not be used for overhead lifting vanguard steel ltd.
| chain accessories weissalloy sc self locking clevis hooks code sc7/8 sc10 sc13 sc16 chain size 9/32 5/16 3/8 1/2 5/8 dimensions inches a 1.08 1.50 1.81 2.25 b 0.35 0.47 0.59 0.75 c 0.39 0.55 0.67 0.79 g 0.67 0.87 1.10 1.26 h 0.83 1.06 1.34 1.69 p 0.35 0.51 0.63 0.83 r 3.74 4.92 6.18 7.44 t 1.42 1.81 2.36 2.95 wll lbs 4,500 7,100 12,000 18,100 weight lbs 1.18 2.57 5.00 9.00 vanguard code 3962 0016 3962 0024 3962 0032 3962 0040 weissalloy sl self locking eye hooks code sl7/8 sl10 sl13 sl16 chain size 9/32 5/16 3/8 1/2 5/8 dimensions inches a 1.06 1.50 1.81 2.25 d 0.39 0.51 0.63 0.71 g 0.67 0.87 1.10 1.26 h 0.83 1.06 1.34 1.69 o 1.02 1.30 1.65 2.05 r 4.41 5.95 7.29 9.06 t 1.42 1.81 2.36 2.95 wll lbs 4,500 7,100 12,000 18,100 weight lbs 1.21 2.46 4.88 8.80 vanguard code 3958 0016 3958 0024 3958 0032 3958 0040 weissalloy foundry hooks code wa50 wa51 wa52 wa53 chain size 9/32 3/8 1/2 5/8 dimensions inches a 2.52 2.99 3.51 4.02 d 0.43 0.55 0.67 0.91 g 0.98 1.26 1.50 1.77 h 1.14 1.38 1.5
| strap hooks vgd hooks for straps · · a variety of yellow chromated hooks for webbing design factor 3:1 type narrow wire hook narrow wire hook narrow wire hook closed hook flat hook flat hook size 1 2 2 2 2 3 wll lbs 800 1,660 3,335 1,000 3,335 5,000 dimensions inches a 1.062 2.000 2.000 2.250 1.750 2.750 b 2.375 3.250 3.250 1.000 3.500 3.875 c 0.250 0.312 0.500 0.375 0.187 0.187 d 1.000 1.062 1.187 0.940 0.450 0.780 e 1.250 1.312 1.312 0.875 1.750 f vanguard code 3703 0006 3703 0009 3703 0008 3703 0203 3703 0015 3703 0005 2.250 3.625 note working load limits are for straight in-line pulls only warning do not use straps that are cut frayed or otherwise damaged protect straps from sharp corners or edges with corner protectors the total mass/weight of the load shall not exceed the aggregate working load limit of all tie-downs keep buckles clean and lubricated vanguard steel ltd.
| d-rings vgd d-rings with bolt-on hinges · · · · made from drop forged carbon steel strong bolt-on hinges yellow chromated working load limit 4,000 lbs design factor 3:1 size 2.25 x 2.5 x 0.5 wll lbs 4,000 dimensions inches a 2.250 b 2.500 c 0.500 d 0.625 e 3.125 f 2.000 g 0.375 h 2.000 r1 1.500 r2 0.250 vanguard code 3705 0010 note working load limits are for straight in-line pulls only warning use bolts of adequate size and strength only secure bolts with washers and lock washers torque-tighten bolts vanguard steel ltd.
| conversions to convert miles statute yards feet inches short tons long tons pounds pounds pounds per foot pounds per sq ft pounds per sq in square inches cubic inches cubic feet cubic yards u.s gallons imperial gallons cubic feet diameter deg fahrenheit 1 statute mile 1 nautical mile 1 fathom 1 rod multiply by 1.609 0.914 0.305 25.400 0.907 1.016 0.454 0.00444 1.488 4.882 0.070 645.200 16.387 0.028 0.765 3.785 4.546 28.320 3.142 .5556 x f° 32 1760 yards 6080 feet 6 feet 5.5 yards to obtain kilometers meters meters millimeters metric tons metric tons kilograms kilonewtons kilos per meter kilos per sq m kilos per sq cm sq millimeters cubic centimeters cubic meters cubic meters liters liters liters circumference degrees celsius 5280 feet 1.85318 km 1.82880 meters 16.5 feet to convert multiply by 0.621 1.094 3.281 0.039 1.102 0.984 2.205 224.8 0.672 0.205 14.223 0.002 0.061 35.310 1.308 0.264 0.220 0.035 0.318 1.8 x c° 32 1.60934 km to obtain miles statute yards feet inches short ton
| beam clamps vgd model no vbc1 vbc2 vbc3 vbc5 vbc10 beam clamps capacity tons 1 2 3 5 10 test load kn 14.71 29.42 44.13 61.92 125.00 weight lbs 9.9 11.0 23.0 24.0 35.0 vanguard code 3856 0001 3856 0002 3856 0003 3856 0005 3856 0010 model flange width mm a maximum b minimum b maximum c d dimensions mm e f maximum f minimum g minimum h vbc 1 75-220 260 180 360 64 5 215 155 102 25 22 vbc 2 75-220 260 180 360 74 6 215 155 102 25 22 vbc 3 80-320 354 235 490 103 8 260 225 140 45 24 vbc 5 80-320 354 235 490 110 10 260 225 140 45 28 vbc 10 80-350 400 250 520 120 12 280 230 160 70 44 installation the installation of beam clamps must be performed by qualified riggers to attach clamps to a beam open the jaws slide the clamp over the flange and tighten the locking bar warning failure to observe these warnings may result in serious injury or death · · · · these beam clamps are designed as an anchor point for straight vertical lifts only and must not be used in case of side pulls or where the angle o
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