Wire/cable system reliability VS sheave/pulley radius

[Reowald]

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I know the reference thread was closed yonks ago but I found the link below was useful to me when I had a similar quandary.

http://www.slingchoker.com/pdf/WIREROPE.PDF

I hope I am not covering ground which need not be.

 

[Reowald]

http://www.slingchoker.com/sling2/crosby/vii/vii177.htm

I left out the more useful link as.

 

[chicopee]

You will find that manufacturers of wire rope destined for elevator use or crane operations will have information on recommended sheave sizes. I have that information for elevators and cranes in my archives and if I have time, I'll dig it up.