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Wedge Socket Open Type

Austlift open wedge socket is fitted to a wire rope. The nominal diameter of the wire rope shall be equal to the nominal size of the wedge-type socket and the loaded end of the rope shall enter the socket body so that when loaded it will not bend where it leaves the socket body. Suitable for rope termination such as crane rope applications.

  • Manufactured from forged alloy steel material.
  • Proof loaded 2 x WLL and break tested to 4 x WLL.
  • Complies to AS2740 with test certificate with each fitting.
CODE SIZE (mm) WLL (T) Wt. (kg) DIMENSIONS (mm)
A B C D R (in)
308010 10 1.5 1 120 16.5 37.7 20 25
308012 12 2 1.7 155 21.3 66 25 30
308014 13-14 2.5 4 185 23.5 80 30 35
308016 16 3 3.27 195 28.2 80 34 42
308018 18 3.5 4 195 28 81 36 44
308020 19-20 5.1 5.45 220 31.9 82 38 50
308022 22 5.6 6.37 240 31.9 100 40 52
308024 24 6.6 8.32 260 34.3 100 50 60
308026 26 7.5 10.16 280 38 100 55 65
308028 28 9.5 13.94 305 40.2 100 55 70
308032 32 12 17.94 360 43.9 120 65 77