Winding rope practices in South Africa

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The production of drum winder ropes used in friction hoists employed in mining operations is described. Wire requirements, the stranding and closing of the heavy-duty ropes, anti-corrosive measures, axial splitting of wires, friction requirements, and shaft sinking are discussed.

Description

The production of drum winder ropes used in friction hoists employed in mining operations is described. Wire requirements, the stranding and closing of the heavy-duty ropes, anti-corrosive measures, axial splitting of wires, friction requirements, and shaft sinking are discussed.

Additional information

Author(s)

Haggie, I.S., African Wire Ropes Ltd.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire & Wire Products38(10): 1479-1480, 1485, 1602-1607, Paper presented at WAI 33rd Annual Convention, Chicago, IL USA

Year

1963