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* These branches are not NATA accredited. Issue No.3 2012

 Stainless Steel Rigging
INTRODUCTION
Nobles is a leading stockist of stainless steel wire rope, chain and Maximum Flexibility is achieved by having an adequate range
associated rigging accessories such as shackles, rigging screws, of fittings to choose from that will cater for virtually all basic
wire rope grips and the like. architectural, marine and fixed rigging applications. Only highly
specialised applications should require fittings beyond the
Stainless steel is a generic term for a family of corrosion resistant standard range.
alloy steels containing 10.5% or more chromium. Stainless
steels come in a number of grades and types which all share the Simplicity is achieved by not overcomplicating the task with
characteristics of corrosion and temperature resistance, strength, a seemingly endless array of terminations and fittings.
ease of cleaning, long life and aesthetic appeal which make it an This brochure offers simple rigging combinations that can
ideal choice for fixed rigging applications. be customised to suit most applications.
Nobles stainless steel rigging is limited mainly to 316 grade Ease of Use is achieved with this brochure providing tips and
(sometimes known as Marine Grade) although there are some Do it Yourself instruction that will enable even a novice to achieve
304 grade products available. Grade 316 is considered a step up a first class result on their rigging or architectural project.
from 304 grade as it has virtually the same mechanical properties
as 304 grade but has superior corrosion resistance. It resists Aesthetic Appeal and High Quality is achieved with the washed
ordinary rusting in a wide range of media ensuring the best and polished finish of the fittings themselves. Nobles stainless
possible life even in the most corrosive environments. Like other fittings are manufactured in modern facilities to exacting
austenitic grades of stainless steel 316 grade is virtually non- requirements by wax casting. Machining and drilling of fittings and
magnetic in its annealed condition. threads is automated ensuring consistent high quality.
Wire rope assemblies can be made in-house by Nobles as
Nobles range of stainless steel fittings is designed to provide required. We have extensive experience in manufacturing
maximum flexibility, simplicity, ease of use, aesthetic appeal and wire rope assemblies and operate under a Quality System in
high quality for rigging applications up to about 8mm wire rope accordance with AS NZS 9001.
diameter. Nobles can also cater for the larger end of the market
(above 8mm) but this generally requires more specialised design,
engineering, fabrication and technical support and as such is
beyond the scope of this brochure.

Photo courtesy of Southern Golf Club, Melbourne

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STAINLESS STEEL RIGGING SYSTEMS
Nobles recommends the following rigging systems and combinations. The rigging systems are divided into three types.

1. Systems that require no swaging

These systems utilise wire rope grips or swageless terminals. No specialised equipment is generally required although wire rope cutters are
recommended particularly if swageless terminals are to be used. Wire rope grips are the least aesthetically pleasing system but are cost
effective and reliable particularly in less critical, hidden or temporary applications. Swageless terminals are a very good option and provide
an excellent balance between cost, ease of use and a professional looking finish. Wire rope grips and swageless terminals do not provide the
same strength as machine swaged terminations but upwards of 70% of the rope MBL can usually be achieved if the terminations are applied
correctly.

Thimble eye with wire rope grips Swageless termination

2. Systems that require hand swaging only

These systems utilise ferrule secured thimble eyes as the main
terminations. Ferrule secured eyes can be machine pressed
but in a lot of on-site rigging applications it is adequate and practical
to swage the thimble eye with a hand swage tool. We recommend
that ferrules are filed or linished to an even finish after hand
swaging. Hand swaging does not have the same strength or finish
as a machine swaged thimble eye but if done correctly and carefully
can produce very good results. Hand swage thimble eyes are the
quickest and most economical on-site eye termination.

Hand swaged thimble eye

3. Systems that require machine swaging

These systems produce the best finish and strength but are also the most expensive. These systems typically utilise rigging screws with a
swage end, swage fork terminals or machine swaged ferrule secured thimble eyes. The use of rigging screws with a swage end and swage
fork terminals produce a sleek, strong and aesthetically pleasing wire rope assembly. A wire rope swaging press or roll swaging machine is
required for machine swaging. Nobles have presses and roll swaging machines available for hire in some areas or assemblies can be made
in-house to measurements provided.

Machine swaged rigging screw with Machine swaged fork terminal Machine swaged thimble eye
swage end

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STAINLESS STEEL RIGGING SYSTEMS

1. SYSTEMS THAT REQUIRE NO SWAGING

Wire rope assembly utilising Swageless Terminal attached to a

Wire rope assembly utilising a Thimble, Wire Rope Grips, Jaw and Saddle on the post with a Hook and Eye Turnbuckle.
Jaw Turnbuckle and Saddle on the post.

The jaw and jaw turnbuckle can be swapped for a jaw and jaw
rigging screw, a hook and eye turnbuckle or even an eye and eye
turnbuckle. If an eye and eye turnbuckle is to be used the saddle
must be secured to the post after it has been fed through the
turnbuckle eye.

Wire rope assembly utilising Swageless Terminal attached to a

Saddle on the post with an Eye and Eye Turnbuckle and
Dee Shackle.

Wire rope assembly utilising a Thimble, Wire Rope Grips and

a Dee Shackle to secure the rigging to the Saddle.

The dee shackle is not required if the saddle is fed through the
thimble before being secured to the post or if the thimble eye
is opened up and closed around the saddle before the wire rope
grips are applied. The plane of the wire rope grips and saddle
must be considered if the thimble is attached directly to the
saddle.
Note: If higher strength is required i.e. such as in a bracing
application, the use of 3 or 4 wire rope grips per end termination
is recommended to achieve the desired strength. 2 or 3 wire rope
grips per end should be adequate for barrier or balustrading type Wire rope assembly utilising Swageless Terminal attached directly
applications. to a Saddle on the post.
Wire rope assemblies utilising wire rope grips and turnbuckles
Hook and eye turnbuckles can be substituted for eye and eye
or rigging screws located in the centre (or at another convenient
turnbuckles if the rigging needs to be quickly removable but hook
location in the wire rope assembly) can be used in a bracing
and eye turnbuckles are not as strong as eye and eye turnbuckles
situation or if access to the ends is difficult. Eyebolts are
(refer to turnbuckle specifications). Eye and eye turnbuckles are
recommended for post fixings if the rigging is to be used for
recommended for permanent rigging or where maximum strength
bracing. Eyebolts should be secured into the posts in the same
is required. Eye and eye turnbuckles can only be used with saddle
direction as the wire wherever possible.
terminations on the posts and cannot be used with eyebolts
unless a shackle is incorporated into the system.

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STAINLESS STEEL RIGGING SYSTEMS

2. SYSTEMS THAT REQUIRE HAND SWAGING ONLY

Hand swage tools will accommodate the swaging of imperial or
metric sized wire rope. Nobles stainless steel wire rope is usually
supplied in metric sizes 2 – 6mm but some imperial sizes may be
available.
Note: The use of thimbles is highly recommended in hand swaged
ferrule secured eyes. The thimble protects the inside of the wire
rope against wear and kinking due to tensioning the eye around
a small diameter eye bolt, saddle or pin. Thimble eyes need to be
opened and closed with pliers or vice grips if the eye is to be held
captive in an eyebolt or turnbuckle eye.
Before the wire rope is attached turnbuckles or rigging screws
should always be wound out to the longest practical length
although at least two thread diameters should be retained in
the turnbuckle or rigging screw body. This will enable maximum
adjustment when tensioning. Wire rope has some stretch under
Wire rope assembly utilising Hand Swaged Thimble Eye and Jaw tension and it is particularly important that the maximum
and Jaw Turnbuckle connected to a Saddle on the post. adjustment is available on long runs of wire.

FERRULES
Copper ferrules are recommended for use on stainless steel wire
rope as they will provide the best possible corrosion resistance
and longest life.

Wire rope assembly utilising Hand Swaged Thimble Eye attached

to a Saddle on the post with a Dee Shackle.

Hand swaging is a method of terminating ferrule secured thimble

eyes on site. The hand swage tool is available in four different
types. Hand swage tools can be used on wire ropes ranging from
1.6mm to 6.4mm diameter.

Typical hand swage tool configurations are:

Small Tool - 3 in 1
Has three die sizes
1.6 – 2mm wire rope
2.4mm wire rope
3.2mm wire rope

Large Tool – 2 in 1
Has two dies sizes
4mm wire rope
5mm wire rope

Large Tool – 3 in 1
Has three die sizes
2.4mm wire rope
3.2mm wire rope
4.0mm wire rope

Large Tool – Single

Has only one die for swaging 6.4mm wire rope

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3. SYSTEMS THAT REQUIRE MACHINE SWAGING FERRULES

Copper ferrules are recommended for use on stainless steel wire
rope as they will provide the best possible corrosion resistance
and longest life.

Wire rope assembly utilising Machine Swaged Thimble Eye and Wire rope assembly utilising Jaw and Swage End Rigging Screw
Jaw and Jaw Rigging Screw connected to a Saddle on the post. attached directly to a Saddle on the post.

Wire rope assembly utilising Machine Swaged Thimble Eye Wire rope assembly utilising a Swaged Fork attached directly to a
connected to the saddle on the post with a Dee Shackle. Saddles Saddle on the post.
can be substituted for Eyebolts if required.

The use of machine swaged thimble eyes will provide the Jaw and Swage End Rigging Screws (one end) are normally used
maximum strength in a bracing situation. They can be utilised in conjunction with a Swaged Fork (other end) to have a uniform,
with eye and eye turnbuckles for maximum strength and in sleek and aesthetically appealing wire rope assembly.
permanent applications or hook and eye turnbuckles or jaw and
jaw rigging screws if the rigging needs to be removable.
The use of hook and eye turnbuckles reduces the strength of
the assembly but enables quick and easy removal of the rigging.
Jaw and jaw rigging screws provide a good balance between
aesthetic appeal, high strength and removability. Eyebolt
post fixings drilled in the same direction as the wire rope are
recommended for maximum strength.
Note: The use of thimbles is highly recommended in machine
swaged ferrule secured eyes. The thimble protects the inside of
the wire rope against wear and kinking due to tensioning the eye
around a small diameter eye bolt, saddle or pin. Thimbles eyes
need to be opened and closed with pliers or vice grips if the eye
is to be held captive in an eyebolt or turnbuckle eye.
Turnbuckles or rigging screws should always be wound out to
the longest practical length before the wire rope is attached. This
will enable maximum adjustment when tensioning. Wire rope has
some stretch under tension and it is particularly important that
the maximum adjustment is available on long runs of wire.

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RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATIONS

1 Screw Eye
Wire Rope Grip Thimble Eye
For fixing in timber
Jaw & Jaw Turnbuckle
Eye Bolt Hand Swaged Thimble Eye
For fixing in
timber or steel
Jaw & Jaw Rigging Screw
Saddle Machine Swaged Thimble Eye
For fixing in timber or steel

Eye & Eye Turnbuckle

Screw Eye can only be used with Swageless Terminal

in this configuration

Hook & Eye Turnbuckle

Rigging Screw with Jaw & Swage End Swage Fork

Terminal

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DO IT YOURSELF RIGGING
Nobles have Wire Rope Cutters, Hand Swage Tools and Portable
Wire Rope Presses available for hire in most areas. Nobles sales
IMPORTANT staff will be able to assist in choosing the most appropriate
Nobles DO NOT make recommendations in regard to local rigging system to fit within the parameters of a given application
council and or shire regulations or local building codes and and ensure you have the right equipment to do the job properly
regulations. The customer must establish any regulatory and achieve a professional result.
requirement and Nobles will not be held responsible for any
supply or installation that is not in compliance with any
local regulations.

Establish the requirements of any local regulations

Establish the requirements of any local regulations or building
codes that may apply to the rigging application at hand.
Applications of a critical or structural nature should be thoroughly
investigated and engineering consultation should be sought as
required.
Wire Rope Cutters
Choose the desired rigging system
Choose the desired rigging system. Nobles stainless steel rigging
systems are flexible and provide a wide range of choice and
versatility.

Factors to consider when choosing a rigging system are:

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30 tonne Wire Rope Press Roll Swage Machine

Note: Roll swage machine is used for swage fittings only and not
for ferrule secured thimble eyes.

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END FITTINGS, TERMINATIONS & USE OF EQUIPMENT
Listed below are some tips on how to achieve the most Hand Swaging
professional results possible using stainless steel rigging.

Thimbles

Thimbles need to be opened and closed, either with pliers or vice

grips if the thimble eye is to hold an eyebolt or turnbuckle eye
captive. If shackles are used in the system they can also be held
captive in a thimble depending on the size of the shackle relative
to the thimble and whether or not the body of the shackle is
required to be in the thimble eye. When hand swaging it is important that the correct ferrule,
thimble and hand swage tool are chosen to suit the wire rope
Wire Rope Grips being used. Most hand swaging tools have a choice of two or
more dies sizes in the jaws so it is imperative that the correct
die is used. Note in the picture above how the die size matches
perfectly with the ferrule contour. Hand swaging will in most
cases take at least two bites on the ferrule and in the larger sizes
(4 - 6mm) three or more bites will be required. We recommend
ferrules are filed or linished to a neat finish after hand swaging

Machine Swaging

Wire rope grips should always be applied with the saddle of the
grip on the live or main line of the wire rope. The number of grips
required depends on the application and the desired strength.
For maximum strength 3 or 4 grips is recommended per eye
termination and they should be placed about 6 rope diameters
apart. If strength is not an important factor then 2 or 3 grips per
eye termination should be adequate. A ratchet drive and socket is
recommended for tightening nuts.

Swageless Terminals

When machine swaging, the forming of the eye in the ferrule is

the same as hand swaging and like hand swaging, it is imperative
that the correct ferrule and thimble or swage terminal is chosen
to suit the wire size and that the correct die system is used.
The dies for swaging ferrules are different from the dies for
swaging terminals. Swage terminals require a special steel
Swageless Terminals are quick and easy to apply and look very swaging die as pictured above. Also note as with Hand swaging
effective. Full Assembly Instructions should be requested at that the die round matches perfectly with the ferrule contour.
the time of order or alternatively they can be downloaded from When swaging fork terminals and rigging screws with swage
Nobles website at www.nobles.com.au terminals two or three bites will be required depending on the
length of the die and the length of fitting. After swage dimensions
should be checked for conformance, refer to after swage
dimensions in the specifications section of this brochure.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE OF STAINLESS STEEL RIGGING
Stainless steel rigging is usually considered to be very low
maintenance but it still should be cleaned from time to time to
keep it looking at its best. The generally accepted method of
cleaning stainless rigging is with a soft cloth and mild detergent
before being rinsed with clean cold water.
Abrasive scourers and steel wool pads should be avoided but
commercial metal cleaners or polishes can be applied to remove
any stains or if a highly polished effect is desired.

Nobles also recommend the use of Lanotec on stainless rigging.

Lanotec is a lanolin based environmentally friendly natural
lubricant, sealant and corrosion inhibitor that is derived from the
wool of sheep. Lanotec should be applied sparingly with a clean
soft cloth and after 30 minutes it can be polished off leaving a
clear protective film on the stainless rigging. Lanotec should be
applied regularly with the frequency varying with the location or
surrounding environment. Rigging that is close to the coast or is
in a corrosive environment should be cleaned and have Lanotec
applied more regularly than inland installations
While the nature of stainless steel and in particular Grade 316
stainless steel rigging is highly resistant to corrosion, brown
discolouration or staining can still occur in certain situations.
The discolouration will generally have little or no effect on
the strength of the rigging but can detract from the overall
appearance of the rigging particularly if it is in an architectural
or feature application.

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STAINLESS STEEL WIRE ROPE
There are three common constructions of stainless steel wire rope used in fixed rigging applications. Nobles are stocking stainless steel wire
rope mainly in 316 grade but some 304 grade product is available.

7 x 19
7x19 is the most common and versatile construction of stainless steel
wire rope. It consists of 7 strands each with 19 wires and is the most
flexible and the easiest construction to work with particularly where the
rope needs to turn corners, change directions or where ferrule secured
thimble eyes and wire rope grips are used. 7x19 can be used in either
fixed rigging or for limited working rope applications such as on a
boat winch.

7x7
7x7 consists of 7 strands each with 7 wires and is not as flexible as
7x19. 7x7 is an excellent choice for fixed rigging applications such as
balustrading and safety barrier rails. Although 7x7 is stiffer than 7x19
it is still capable of limited angles and can be used with thimble eyes
or swage fittings. 7x7 has very limited applications as a running or
working rope.

1 x 19
1x19 consists of a single strand with 19 wires. 1x19 is very stiff and is
suitable for fixed “straight line” rigging only such as mast stays, guy
ropes and structural applications. It cannot be used with thimble eyes
and is best utilised and looks very effective with machine swaged end
fittings.

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STAINLESS STEEL WIRE ROPE

Approximate Minimum
Nominal Diameter
Stock Code Grade & Construction Mass Breaking Load
mm
kg/100m kg
AS0201196 2 2.1 340
AS0301196 3 4.6 760
AS0401196 4 8.2 1,340
AS0501196 5 12.8 2,000
AS0601196 6 18.4 2,880
AS0801196 8 32.0 4,810
AS1001196 10 51.0 8,400
AS1101196 11 73.4 9,070
316 Grade 1x19
AS1301196 12.7 78 12,200
AS1401196 14 100.0 16,189
AS1601196 16 131.0 20,386
AS0207076 2 1.7 232
AS0307076 3 3.7 520
AS0407076 4 6.7 1,000
AS0507076 5 10.3 1,620
AS0607076 6 14.9 2,060
AS0807076 8 26.2 3,670
AS1007076 316 Grade 7x7 10 41.0 5,750
AS0207194 2 1.7 295
AS0307194 3 3.7 540
AS0407194 4 6.7 1,089
AS0507194 5 10.3 1,820
AS0607194 6 14.9 2,480
AS0807194 8 25.8 4,082
AS1007194 10 40.0 5,980
AS1107194 11 50.6 6,790
304 Grade 7x19
AS1307194 12.7 65.5 10,340
AS1407194 14 80.0 12,380
AS1607194 16 105.0 15,880
AS0207196 2 1.7 212
AS0307196 3 3.7 780
AS0407196 4 6.7 910
AS0507196 5 10.3 1,490
AS0607196 6 14.9 1,910
AS0807196 8 25.8 3,450
AS1007196 10 40.0 5,310
AS1107196 11 50.6 6,430
316 Grade 7x19
AS1307196 12.7 65.5 8,570
AS1407196 14 80.0 10,410
AS1607196 16 105.0 13,600

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STAINLESS STEEL FITTINGS

Stainless Steel Rigging Screws Jaw & Jaw

Minimum Effective Maximum Effective Clevis Width
Stock Code
Size (mm) Length (mm) Length (mm) (mm)
DSRS05JJ 5 125 185 8
DSRS06JJ 6 138 218 9.5
DSRS08JJ 8 170 256 10
DSRS10JJ 10 185 281 13
DSRS12JJ 12 240 366 15
Stainless steel rigging screws come complete with lock nuts.

Stainless Steel Rigging Screws with Jaw & Swage End

Suits Minimum Maximum Before After
Stock Wire Effective Effective Clevis Swage Swage
Code Size Size Length Length Width Dimension Dimension
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
DSRS06JS 6 3 172 242 9.5 6.35 5.44 – 5.56
DSRS08JS 8 4 207 293 10 7.5 6.23 – 6.35
DSRS10JS 10 5 232 328 13 9.0 7.83 – 7.95
Stainless steel rigging screws come complete with lock nuts.
Refer to A. Noble & Son Ltd. for swaging instructions.

Stainless Steel Swage Fork Terminals

Suits Effective Clevis Before Swage After Swage
Stock Size
Wire Length Width Dimension Dimension
Code (mm)
Size (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
DSFSF03 5 3 62.5 8 6.35 5.44 – 5.56
DSFSF04 6 4 74 9.5 7.5 6.23 – 6.35
DSFSF05 8 5 84 10 9.0 7.83 – 7.95
Refer to A. Noble & Son Ltd. for swaging instructions.

Stainless Steel Swageless Terminals

Suits Wire Size Clevis Pin Dia. Effective Length Clevis Width
Stock Code
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
DSST03 3 6 55 6
DSST04 4 8 58 8
DSST05 5 10 67 10
The terminal can be used on 1 x 19, 7 x 7 and 7 x 19 construction wire ropes

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STAINLESS STEEL FITTINGS

Stainless Steel Turnbuckles

Diameter Min. Length Max. Length MWL
Stock Code (mm) Style (mm) (mm) (kg)
DSTB05EE 5 E&E 120 170 350
DSTB05HE 5 H&E 120 170 75
DSTB05JJ 5 J&J 120 170 350
DSTB06EE 6 E&E 155 220 500
DSTB06HE 6 H&E 155 220 150
DSTB06JJ 6 J&J 155 220 500
DSTB08EE 8 E&E 200 290 1,150
DSTB08HE 8 H&E 200 290 250
DSTB08JJ 8 J&J 200 290 1,150
DSTB10EE 10 E&E 245 350 1,650
DSTB10HE 10 H&E 245 350 350
DSTB10JJ 10 J&J 245 350 1,650
DSTB12EE 12 E&E 315 470 2,400
DSTB12HE 12 H&E 315 470 750
DSTB12JJ 12 J&J 315 470 2,400
Stainless steel turnbuckles come complete with lock nuts.

Stainless Steel Eye Bolts

Size Inside Eye Dia. Thread Length Overall Length
Stock Code (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
DSEB0680 6 13 74 100
DSEB08100 8 17 92 130
DSEB10120 10 21 110 170
Stainless steel eye bolts come complete with a nut and 2 washers.

Stainless Steel Saddles

Stock Code Size Inside Width Height Length
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
DSES05 5 11 16 51
DSES06 6 14 22 57

Stainless Steel Screw Eyes (for timber anchorage)

Length of Effective
Size Inside Eye Width of Eye Thread Length
Stock Code (mm) Dia (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
DSSE06 6 6.3 7 40 60
DSSE08 8 8.4 9 39 59.5
Screw Eyes are used with clevis or jaw terminations.

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STAINLESS STEEL FITTINGS

Stainless Steel Wire Rope Grips

Stock Code Suits Wire Size Distance Between Thread Diameter Overall Length
(mm) U-Bolt Threads (mm) (mm) (mm)
DSG02 2 4 4 21
DSG03 3 6 5 25
DSG04 4 6 5 25
DSG05 5 8.5 6 30
DSG06 6 9 8 39.5
DSG08 8 10.3 8 42
DSG10 10 12.5 10 52
DSG12 12 15 12 66

Stainless Steel Thimbles

Stock Code Size Inside Width Width Inside Length Overall Length
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
DTHS020 2 8 4.5 14 21
DTHS030 3 10 5 17 22.5
DTHS040 4 11 6 18 25
DTHS050 5 13 7.5 20 33
DTHS060 6 15 8.5 25 38
DTHS080 8 18 11 33 45
DTHS100 10 23 14 41 58
DTHS120 12 27 16 48 68

Stainless Steel ‘S’ Hooks

Stock Code Size Overall Length Opening Inside Eye Dia.
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
DSHSS08 8 75 17 16
DSHSS10 10 90 20 20

Stainless Steel Snap Hooks

Stock Code D (mm) L (mm) B (mm) E (mm) MWL (kg)
B
DSHS05 5 50 5 8 100
DSHS06 6 60 5 9 120
DSHS08 8 80 10 9 220
DSHS10 10 100 13 14 290

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STAINLESS STEEL CHAIN & FITTINGS

Stainless Steel Short Link Chain

Stock Size MWL S R F Metres
Code (mm) (tonnes) (mm) (mm) (mm) 100 kg
CGSS06S 6 0.45 6.3 18.9 21.5 114.4
CGSS08S 8 0.80 8.0 24.0 27.5 70.2
CGSS10S 10 1.25 10.0 30.0 33.5 46.0
CGSS13S 13 2.12 13.0 38.9 45.0 28.2

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Stainless Steel Regular Link Chain

Stock Size MWL S R F Metres
Code (mm) (tonnes) (mm) (mm) (mm) 100 kg
CGSS040 4 0.20 4.0 20.1 15.8 317.5
CGSS060 6 0.45 6.3 26.2 23.5 126.3
CGSS080 8 0.80 8.0 32.2 29.5 78.7
CGSS100 10 1.25 10.0 39.2 36.2 50.0
CGSS130 13 2.12 13.0 49.2 46.2 31.5

Stainless Steel Dee Shackles

Stock Code Size Inside Length Inside Width MWL
(mm) (mm) (mm) (kg)
DSKD04 4 16 8 -
DSKD05 5 20 10 120
DSKD06 6 24 12 150
DSKD08 8 32 16 300
DSKD10 10 40 20 400
DSKD12 12 48 24 600

Stainless Steel Bow Shackles

Stock Code Size Inside Length Inside Width MWL
(mm) (mm) (mm) (kg)
DSKB04 4 16 8 -
DSKB05 5 20 10 120
DSKB06 6 24 12 150
DSKB08 8 32 16 300
DSKB10 10 40 20 400
DSKB12 12 48 24 600

Maximum Working Load (MWL) is the maximum load that should be placed on these shackles
in a given application. The Minimum Breaking Load (MBL) is 8 times the MWL. Although the MBL of
stainless steel is similar to mild steel it should be noted that the yield strength of stainless steel is
lower. Mild Steel will typically yield at about 65-70% of MBL but Stainless Steel will yield at about
40-45% of the MBL that is why a higher factor of safety (8:1) is recommended for stainless steel
shackles.

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Junction Road
Road 49
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16 Precision
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5084 Winnellie,
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50
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Dandenong,
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VIC 3175
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Newman, WA WA 6753
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VIC 3030
3030 Cardiff,
Cardiff, NSW
NSW 2285
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* These branches are not NATA accredited. Issue No.3 2012