Thread: Winch cable

Ron - Put me down for one - thanks

1x Ron
2x mick
1xPeter
1x Garry

The latest information I have is I should see the cables next monday.
they are currently being tested after being swaged.

Hi Ron,

Are they doing destructive testing on one cable or doing computer modelling testing when they test up to a certain level (non destructive) and record various measurements and then the computer model calculates the breaking point?

Garry

I dont know.
I will ask.
My best guess would be to the SWL of the cable strain testing.

Gidday Ron,
What is the latest on the winch cable?

regards
Mick

I have been ringing the bloke organising the cables as he said they would be finished last week and I got fogged of a bit.
I should see them next week.
The latest is 10 of them are being made due to the lower cost of buying a large reel of cable even though I only need 6 cables.
The specs of the cable is is I beleive is causing a problem.
the winch is rated to 6000lbs
The 9mm cable I am now told is not advailable even though different suppliers are suppose to stock it.
When carefully measured the standard cable really measures 8.8mm and the the nearest thing advailible is cable used for a Tirfor hand winch.
The stainless swag end fitting has been changed in specs to a different type as the stainless riggers type is not up to the job.
It is now a matter of waiting and seeing what turns up.
I want to try a cable on my 101s winch before giving it the thumbs up as it would cost a bit in freight to send them back if they are incorrect.
The other worry is the the safe working load of the cable and the the capacity of the winch is very close.
When i get them i will post and take pics.
The only reason is some one is making these cables for me is they owe me money for repairs on a forklift and I will not release it until I see some sort of payment...ie the cables.
It will happen......how good the the end product will be now , who knows.
Ron

Thanks for the update Ron
regards
Mick