Material Specification
• Sockets up to 4"" are ASTM A148 steel, grade 105-85
• Sockets above 4"" are ASTM A148 steel grade 115-95
• All sockets are magnetic particle inspected at critical areas and proof tested on special order.
Tolerances
• Dimensions under 4"": ± 1/16""
• Dimensions over 4"": ± 1/8""
• V and O dimensions: ± 1/8""
• Q (smaller sizes): ± 1/32""
• D: + 0 - 1/32""
Note
Dimensions and tolerances shown are prior to galvanize.
Cast Sockets are available for use in extreme temperatures; these must be special ordered.
* "M" dimensions do not include basket radius restrictions
These spelter sockets are designed to be installed on to wire rope or aircraft cable.
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Tolerances
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Material Specification
Tolerances
Note:
Dimensions and tolerances shown are prior to galvanize
These closed strand spelter sockets are designed to be installed on to wire rope or aircraft cable.
/Asset/spelter-sockets.pngType 6 Anchor Sockets
This socket is used for structural strand and rope. It is provided with a rod and semi-finished, heavy hex nut for tensioning cable assemblies and making final length adjustments.
Note
Dimensions and tolerances shown are prior to galvanize
These type 6 anchor sockets are designed to be installed on to wire rope or aircraft cable.
Type 7 Anchor Sockets Zinc-Poured
This socket is used for structural strand and rope. The anchor connection is affected through the bearing of an adjustable spanner nut. Furnished with or without internal threads (internal threads are used to accommodate tensioning jack)
Tolerances
Dimensions under 4": + 1/16"
Dimensions over 4": + 1/8"
Q (smaller sizes): + 1/32"
Note
Dimensions and tolerances shown are prior to galvanize
These type 7 anchor sockets are designed to be installed on to wire rope or aircraft cable.
Type 8 Anchor Sockets
Used for structural strand and rope, this is a bearing-type socket.
It is assembly length is adjusted by shimming at the bearing surface.