Wire Rope Bending Radius

[MacGruber22]

See attached. Supporting a timber cross up to the roof. I am concerned about bend radius of the steel wire rope (3/32" diameter 1-9). I know that wire rope capacity can be reduced by too small of a diameter sheave. Would there be similar issues with what I am proposing? I have tried to reach out in the wire rope industry, but no responses thus far. Also, can't seem to find any recommendations in the product catalogs.

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[jayrod12]

I've always used matching thimbles which I believe have the correct radius for the applicable rope. Perhaps that would be a good place to start. Thimbles will also prevent and damage to the wire rope from the eyebolt.

 

[MacGruber22]

I found it. Makes sense.

A sling eye should never be used over a hook or pin with a body
diameter larger than the natural width of the eye. Never force an
eye onto a hook. The eye should always be used on a hook or
pin with at least the same diameter of the wire rope.

"It is imperative Cunth doesn't get his hands on those codes."

 

[MacGruber22]

Ah - yes, jayrod. I didn't think they made them for 3/32" cable, but I just found them.

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[Lomarandil]

Just to confirm, yes, the rules for an eye of a sling are more relaxed (just match the body diameter of the rope) than for wire rope over a sheave.

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[Yt.]

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