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rachel9

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on: Aug 19, 2018
How do you measure the size of a wire rope?
 
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What is the only natural fiber rope that should be used for rigging?
 
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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The size of a wire rope is measured at its maximum outside diameter. The correct way to measure a wire rope is from the top of one strand to the bottom of the strand directly opposite. Don't measure the valleys between strands.

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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