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WIRE ROPE
HANDLING STEEL WIRE ROPE
Unreeling and Uncoiling Wire Rope
When removing wire rope from the reel on which it was received, or from the coil if it is a coil shipment, it is imperative that the reel or coil rotates as the rope unwinds. Attempts to unwind rope from stationary coils or reels will result in kinking the rope, and once a kink is formed the rope at that point is ruined beyond repair.

GALVANISED WIRE ROPE [TO BS302]

Galvanised Wire Rope- BS 302 The wire ropes that
we stock are tested and certificates can be supplied on request. The standard wire rope used in the theatre is 6x19 fibre core which refers to six bundles of nineteen strands set around a fibre core. We also stock 7x19 wire ropes which refers to six bundles of nineteen strands set around a steel core rather than a fibre core. These cables are preferred when the wire is running over sheaves as the cable is less liable to deform under load. When choosing a wire rope multiply the weight to be lifted by the recommended safety factor. In general industry five times is the norm but in theatre eight or ten times are sometimes specified. If working with sets of wire ropes always replace all the lines rather than just one.

Unreeling
If the rope is to be unwound from a reel, there are three correct methods of unreeling: The reel may be mounted on a shaft supported by two jacks. The rope is then pulled from the reel by operators holding the end of the rope and walking away from the reel which rotates as the rope unwinds. This is the common approved method of unreeling wire rope. Care should be taken to avoid over-running. The reel may be mounted on a turntable. It is then unwound in the same manner as described above. Care must be exercised to keep the rope from dropping below the lower reel head. Again avoid over-running. The end of the rope may be held and the reel rolled along the ground.

6x19 Galvanised Wire Rope [Fibre Core]

Galvanised Wire Rope diameter mean breaking load 3mm 490kg 4mm 880kg 5mm 1380kg 6mm 1990kg 8mm 3540kg code WIR011 WIR013 WIR015 WIR017 WIR019 1m 0.41 0.56 0.65 0.79 0.89 100m 31.00 46.00 55.00 69.00 79.00 1000m 202.00 310.00 340.80 440.00 630.00

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Uncoiling
If the rope is to be removed from a coil, there is only one correct method of uncoiling. The end of the rope should be held and the coil rolled on the ground like a hoop.

7x19 Galvanised Construction Wire Rope [Steel Core]

Construction Wire Rope diameter mean breaking load 3mm 540kg 4mm 960kg 5mm 1500kg 6mm 2160kg 8mm 4110kg code WIR023 WIR024 WIR025 WIR026 WIR028 1m 0.41 0.56 0.65 0.79 0.89 100m 31.00 46.00 55.00 69.00 79.00 1000m

Wire Rope terminations should be suitable for their purpose and should have a strength of not less than 80% of the minimum breaking load of the rope. Any free end of the rope should be seized to prevent unlaying. The ends of any wire rope other than that on a lifting device, hoist or winch should be fixed to the suspension point with a thimble eye splice or ferrule secured eye termination or bulldog grip fixing (to DIN1142) or other rope coupling device giving a strength of not less than 80% of the breaking load of the wire rope. The ends of any wire rope feeding onto a reeling winch should be fastened onto the winch drum in the manner specified by the manufacturer and in addition should preferably have at least three turns left on the drum when the suspended item is at its lowest level, and in no circumstances less than two turns. This information is reproduced with permission from the ABTT Code of Practice for Flying. 2000. Copies of the complete code are available for purchase from Flint Hire & Supply [see page 3.72].

A wide variety of other ropes are available to order. Please phone for a quote if you require special cables.

Low Rotation Wire Rope These ropes are specially wound in contrary directions to reduce rotation to a minimum. If using these wires with wedge sockets ensure the tail exceeds 20 times the diameter of the rope. Available to order only.

PVC COVERED WIRE ROPE

PVC Covered Black Wire Rope A 6x19 galvanised
standard wire rope with a black PVC sheath, useful for hiding suspension lines. It is essential that the PVC sheath is removed where terminations are made. Black PVC Covered W.R. mean breaking load code 1m 100m 3mm wire covered to 4mm 490kg WIR032 0.73 63.00 4mm wire covered to 5mm 880kg WIR034 0.82 72.00 5mm wire covered to 6mm 1380kg WIR036 0.91 81.00 6mm wire covered to 7mm 1990kg WIR037 1.13 93.00

Wire Rope Assemblies - Crimping Charges The See charges below are for non-tested wire rope assemblies. To also ready price, use the codes below plus the cost of the wire and thimmade wire ropes bles if required [see page 2.17]. Soft eyes complying with BS EN page 2.21 13411-3 must have a length 15x the diameter of the wire rope and
the width of the eye should be half its length. See below for assemblies suitable for lifting purposes. Crimping Charge [hard or soft eye] code price 3-5mm wire rope [plus cost of thimble if req.] WIRDRIFT35 1.90 5-8mm wire rope [plus cost of thimble if req.] WIRDRIFT58 2.35 For lifting purposes the assemblies need proof loading and issuing with an EC Declaration of Conformity. The loading and documentation will add between 2.50 - 5.00 to the cost of each wire rope. Proof Load and Certification Charge code price 3-8mm wire WIRPLCC POA Flint Hire & Supply Ltd., Queens Row, London SE17 2PX

BLACK WIRE ROPE

Black Wire Rope [Steel Core] These matt black flexible steel core wire ropes are suitable for use as running rigging whereas the PVC coated cables listed above should not be used with pulleys. Black Wire Rope code 1m 100m diameter constr mean breaking load 2mm 7x7 260kg WIR092 0.64 51.00 3mm 7x7 580kg WIR093 1.52 121.00 4mm 7 x 7 960kg WIR094 1.83 145.00 5mm 7 x 7 1500kg WIR095 1.89 152.00 6mm 7 x 7 2160kg WIR096 2.29 183.00 tel 020 7703 9786 fax 020 7708 4189 flints.co.uk

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STAINLESS WIRE ROPE AND MICRO CABLES

Stainless Steel Flexible Wire Ropes These flexible
cables are 316 marine grade stainless steel. They are suitable for running over sheaves or for forming thimble eyes. Ideal where high strength is required or when the cables are being used for display purposes. The cables over 3mm are suitable for use with Sta Lok terminations [see page 2.20]. Unlike galvanised wire, stainless wire will show no telltale signs of wear such as rust streaks, but as no cables last for ever it is a wise precaution to enforce a schedule of replacement depending on the wires application. code WIR050 WIR051 WIR054 WIRO56 WIR055 WIRO57 WIR058 1m 0.52 0.56 0.70 0.76 1.22 1.74 2.46 100m 40.00 43.00 54.00 58.00 74.00 139.00 195.00

WIRE ROPE CUTTERS

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Flexible Stainless Steel Wire Rope diameter type mean breaking load 1.5mm 7x7 155kg 2mm 7x7 240kg 2.5mm 7x7 375kg 3mm 7x19 510kg 4mm 7x19 900kg 5mm 7x19 1400kg 6mm 7x19 2080kg

Felco Cutters For steel wire rope, a range of cutters from

Felco of Switzerland, these top quality tools give a nice clean cut every time. Replacement blades also available [except for C7]. Please note that the maximum wire sizes listed below should be taken as the absolute maximum. For comfortable working Flints would recommend the C7 up to 4mm, C9 up to 6mm, C12 up to 8mm and the C16 up to 12mm. The C16 size is available to hire see page 3.76. Felco code each type cuts up to length C7 7mm soft wire rope 190mm TOL1900 43.50 C9 9mm soft wire rope 320mm TOL1901 103.00 C12 12mm soft wire rope 500mm TOL1902 164.00 C16 16mm soft wire rope 630mm TOL1903 240.81 Spare Blades code each C9 Spare blade only [pair] TOL1901B 61.30 C12 Spare blade only [pair] TOL1902B 98.26 C16 Spare blade only [pair] TOL1903B 107.73

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standing rigging and handrailing applications. They have a smoother appearance and are relatively stiff. They are NOT suitable for running over sheaves or for forming thimble eyes. Terminations are normally made by roll swaging [which we can arrange] or by using Sta-Lok type terminations which can be fitted on site. It is much easier fitting Sta-loks to these cables than to the flexible cables which require a castelated insert which can be a bit fiddly! code 1m 100m

Non-Flexible Stainless Steel Wire Rope diameter type mean breaking load 3mm 1x19 720kg 4mm 1x19 1280kg 5mm 1x19 2000kg 6mm 1x19 2880kg

Gripple Wire Rope Cutter An economical yet

very serviceable tool that will cut wire ropes up to 5mm diameter. Gripple Wire Rope Cutter code TOL1904 each 25.00

WIR081 0.90 72.00 WIR082 1.40 112.00 WIR083 2.16 173.00 WIR084 3.94 295.00 Micro Cables Very fine 316 grade stainless micro cables for use as invisible suspension and control wires. Flints can provide brass ferrules to fit these wires and we now have a special ratcheting crimping tool [p 2.18] and the small Nicopress tool [p 2.22] which makes a good crimp using the 0.26mm ferrules on the 0.51mm wire. Now also available with a fine clear nylon covering. Micro Cables code 100m drum diameter constr mean breaking load 0.26mm 1x3 6.5kg WIR047 29.38 0.51mm 1x7 29.0kg WIR048 33.00 1mm 7x7 60.0kg WIR049 35.00 0.75mm Nylon covered 1x7 34kg WIR048N 36.00 1.05mm Nylon covered 7x7 79kg WIR049N 59.00

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Ratchet Wire Rope Cutter

Using the ratchet principle these cutters can cut through wire ropes up to 10mm . Very little effort is required and the tool is operated single handed which is a great safety feature when working at height. Ratchet Wire Rope Cutter code TOLKS10 each 198.00

Shoot-it Wire Rope Cutter This

machine will instantly and effortlessly cut wire ropes up to 12mm in diameter and rod rigging up to new 10mm. Primarily designed as an emergency tool for cutting away the rigging from dismasted yachts. Uses Hilti cartridges to propel a cutting knife through the wire. Can be used single handed. Shoot-it Wire Rope Cutter code each Cutter including 20 shots TOL12R22 322.00 spare cartridges [per 10] TOL12TC 5.46

Lifting Engineers

Equipment Association

Here are Flints staff undertaking practical assessments at LEEA training centre covering thorough examination of lifting accessories [wire rope slings, chain slings, textile slings, and loose gear- shackles, eyebolts, rigging screws etc.] All passed with credit or distinction! Flint Hire & Supply Ltd., Queens Row, London SE17 2PX

Please dont confuse wire cutters with bolt cutters! Never exceed the manufacturers wire rope size. You will ruin them trying to cut high tensile bolts!
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TERMINATIONS
THIMBLES
Used for making hard eyes in wire and fibre ropes. It is important that the correct size thimble is used to ensure the correct curvature. We now source our galvanised thimbles from a highly respected German manufacturer [DIN EN ISO9001] - an old established family firm. This ensures that the thimbles are of the highest possible standard. Wire rope thimbles have rounded ends.

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FERRULES
Also referred to as crimps and swages. Used for making permanent terminations to wire ropes in conjunction with a hand or hydraulic press. Flints are now main agents for Nicopress Ferrules. See p 2.22. Brass Ferrules These ferrules are too small for conventional crimpers. A substitute crimper can be made by drilling downwards through the jaws of a pair of pliers and using a vise to apply pressure. Not suitable for lifting purposes. Flints trials have found a good termination can be made using the Nicopress 17-BA tool [p2.22] Brass Ferrules for Micro Cables code per 100 0.26mm [see p 2.22 for Nicopress Tool] WIR112 5.04 0.51mm WIR113 5.87 1mm WIR114 12.10 DIN Copper Ferrules [to DIN EN13411-3]. new Suitable for stainless steel wire ropes. The stainless ropes in our catalogue are wire core so choose from the wire core column. BS ferrules to order. Copper Ferrules for stainless ropes code Fibre Core wire core diameter pressed 1mm N/A 3mm WIR114EN 1.5mm 1mm 3,8mm WIR115EN 2mm 1.5mm 4mm WIR116EN 2.5mm 2mm 5mm WIR119EN 3mm 2.5mm 6mm WIR117EN 3.5mm 3mm 7mm WIR120EN 4mm 3.5mm 8mm WIR118EN 4.5mm 4mm 9mm WIR124EN 5mm 4.5mm 10mm WIR125EN 6mm 5mm 12mm WIR126EN 6.5mm 6mm 13mm WIR127EN each 0.07 0.08 0.06 0.10 0.12 0.21 0.29 0.40 0.49 0.68 0.94 per 100 5.60 6.00 4.80 7.00 9.60 16.40 22.00 31.00 38.00 52.00 72.00

Galvanised Wire Rope Thimbles

[DIN 6899 type BF] Used for making hard [thimble] eyes in galvanised wire rope. *The diameter in the table refers to the maximum size of bolt or shackle pin that will pass through the thimble. Galvanised Thimble diameter* 3mm 12mm 4mm 13mm 5mm 14mm 6mm 16mm 8mm 20mm code WIR122A WIR122B WIR123 WIR125 WIR127 each 0.20 0.24 0.30 0.34 0.53 per 100 17.00 21.00 25.00 29.00 46.00

Stainless Steel Thimbles (AISI316 Grade) Used for making thimble eyes in fibre
ropes or stainless steel wire rope Only suitable for 7x7 and 7x19 flexible construction wire rope. Stainless Steel Thimble Max bolt or shackle pin* 2mm 9mm 3mm 10mm 4mm 11mm 5mm 12mm 6mm 13mm 8mm 20mm 10mm 21mm 12mm 23mm 14mm 26mm 16mm 37mm 20mm 40mm 22mm 44mm code gauge 1mm 1mm 1.2mm 1.2mm 1.5mm 2.7mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 5mm BW110002 BW110003 BW110004 BW110005 BW110006 BW110008 BW110010 BW110012 BW110014 BW110016 BW110020 BW110022 each 0.24 0.31 0.46 0.48 0.53 1.51 2.81 3.27 3.99 4.31 12.35 15.62

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British Standard Aluminium Ferrules [To BS5281]. For use with galvanised
wire ropes. British Standard ferrules have a thicker wall than DIN standard ferrules but are shorter. Aluminium Ferrules code each per 100 Fibre core Steel core diameter pressed 2.5mm 2mm 6mm WIR102 0.08 6.00 3mm 2.5mm 7mm WIR101 0.11 7.00 3.5mm 3mm 8mm WIR104 0.12 9.00 4mm 3,5mm 9mm WIR103 0.17 11.00 4.5mm 4mm 10mm WIR106 0.18 13.00 5mm 5mm 11mm WIR105 0.23 18.00 6mm 6mm 13mm WIR107 0.28 25.00 8mm 8mm 18mm WIR109 0.74 63.00

Hot Dip Galvanised Fibre Rope Thimbles BS464. For use with traditional
cordage. For stainless steel fibre rope thimbles see below.

Fibre Rope Thimble code 8mm WIR130 10mm WIR131 13mm WIR132 16mm WIR134

each 0.45 0.66 0.87 1.80

19/20mm 22mm 25/26mm

code WIR135 WIR136 WIR137

each 3.24 3.60 6.84

Nylon Fibre Rope Thimbles A lighter

and quieter option for use with braided and three strand fibre ropes. Nylon Thimbles 4mm 6mm 8mm 10mm code WIRED804 WIRED806 WIRED808 WIRED8010 each 0.43 0.43 0.58 0.58 code WIRED812 WIRED814 WIRED816 each 0.77 1.04 1.35

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DIN Standard Aluminium Ferrules. [DIN EN13411-3] For use with galvanised wire ropes. DIN standard ferrules have a thinner wall than BS ferrules but are longer when pressed. Aluminium Ferrules code each per 100 Fibre core Steel core diameter x length pressed 2.5mm 2mm 5x12mm WIR102EN 0.05 4.00 3mm 2,5mm 6x14mm WIR101EN 0.06 4.50 3.5mm 3mm 7x16mm WIR104EN 0.07 5.70 4mm 3,5mm 8x18mm WIR103EN 0.09 7.20 4.5mm 4mm 9x20mm WIR106EN 0.13 10.20 5mm 4,5mm 10x23mm WIR105EN 0.16 12.60 6mm 5mm 12x27mm WIR107EN 0.20 15.60 6.5mm 6mm 13x29mm WIR108EN 0.27 21.00 8mm 7mm 16x36mm WIR109EN 0.37 28.50 9mm 8mm 18x40mm WIR110EN 0.49 37.50
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NICOPRESS SYSTEM

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Nicopress A well proven system

which has been used to terminate wires in the aviation industry for over 50 years. Nicopress is ideally suited to hand crimping onsite. The ferrules are zinc plated copper . Nicopress Oval Ferrules code sleeve lengths tool each per 100 Wire diameter nom mm before compression / after compression 1/32 0,79mm NIC271B 1/4 - 5/16 a 0.08 6.00 3/64 1,39mm NIC2811B4 3/8 - 7/16 d 0.15 13.00 1/16 1,58mm NIC281C 3/8 - 7/16 c, d, e 0.15 13.00 3/32 2,38mm NIC282G 3/8 - 7/16 c, d, e 0.22 19.00 1/8 3.17mm NIC283M 9/16 - 3/4 e, f 0.43 41.00 5/32 3,97mm NIC284P 5/8 - 7/8 f 0.51 46.00 3/16 4,76mm NIC286X 15/16 - 1-3/16 f 1.38 124.00 Nicopress Stops [copper] code Wire diameter nom mm before compression / outside diameter 1/32 0,79mm NIC87132B 1/4 - 1/8 a 0.22 18.00 1/16 1,58mm NIC8711C 7/32 - 13/16 e 0.25 20.00

Nicopress Tools Flints can order in any Nicopress tool, the

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Mini Crimper

Mini Ratchet Crimper The smallest position fits 1mm and 1.5mm DIN ferrules and the other two positions fit 2mm and 2.5mm. Ideal for small stainless display wires. code each TOLMC 89.00

WIRE ROPE GRIPS [DOGS]

rope size 3-5mm 6mm 8mm 10mm

no. of rope grips 3 3 4 4

rope tail length 150mm 180mm 280mm 320mm

Commercial Galvanised Wire Rope Grips [DIN741] Provide a simple and effective means of making a loop or a thimbled eye in wire rope. Consists of U bolt, bridge and two hex nuts. The U bolt should be fitted over the non load bearing [short] tail of the loop, the bridge over the load bearing longer part. [Remembered by the mnemonic Never saddle a dead horse]. The hex nuts should be tightened equally, using a nutspinner or a torque wrench. For heavier loads use grips to DIN1142 or Crosby Grips. Commercial Galvanised Wire Rope Grips code each per 100 Grip Size Rope Size 1/8" 3-4mm WIR161 0.16 8.00 3/16" 5mm WIR163 0.18 10.00 1/4" 6mm WIR165 0.20 12.00 5/16" 8mm WIR167 0.25 13.50 3/8" 10mm WIR169 0.30 18.00 Dogs to ISO DIN 1142 code each per 100 Wire diameter Torque 5mm 2Nm WIR163D 0.20 16.00 6mm 3.5Nm WIR165D 0.26 20.80 8mm 6Nm WIR167D 0.40 32.00 10mm 9Nm WIR169D 0.42 33.60 Stainless Steel Wire Rope Grips each 2mm WIR160 1.08 3mm WIR1601 1.26 4mm WIR1602 1.32 5mm WIR1603 1.18 6mm WIR1604 1.44 8mm WIR1605 1.51 10mm WIR1606 1.68

HAND CRIMPERS

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Hand Crimpers For steel wire rope. Create your

own finished ropes either with a hard [thimble] eye or a soft eye, this simple compression tool facilitates the use of ferrules to give your wire rope a professional finish. Please note that sizes used for ferrules relate to Standard A size. The figures in brackets relate to DIN ferrules which have a thinner wall than British Standard. We do not recommend this tool for terminating lifting wires as it is difficult to achieve a compressed ferrule with the exact recommended final dimensions to achieve maximum loading. Fits Ferrules handle code price BS 1.5, 2, 3, 4mm 24 TOL1920 99.75 (DIN 2, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5mm) BS 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5mm 24 TOL1921 99.75 (DIN 2, 3, 4, 5mm) BS 1.5, 2, 5, 6mm 36 TOL1922 137.00 (DIN 2, 2.5, 6.5mm) For hire details see page 3.76

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HAND HYDRAULIC CRIMPERS

Hydraulic Crimper D31 Hand held,
single handed operation, weighs only 1.5kg, rotating die head, complete with carry case. Develops 35kN force. It is crucial that the die is correctly matched to the ferrule. Suitable for DIN ferrules only. Manual Hydraulic Crimper D31 code each TOL1923 468.75 Die No Steel core Fibre core code each 1 1mm 1mm TOL1924 91.00 2 1.5mm 2mm TOL1925 91.00 2.5 2mm 2.5mm TOL1926 91.00 3 2.5mm 3mm TOL1927 91.00 3.5 3mm 3.5mm TOL1928 91.00 Please enquire regarding larger die sizes and bench mounted hydraulic presses.

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Forged Crosby Wire Rope The Federal Grips [G450]

Specification FF-C-450 Type 1 Class 1 covers wire rope grips which are 6mm and over. This specification exceeds ISO DIN 1142. The Crosby clips 6mm upwards comply with the specification and the smaller grips would comply if the specification had a wider scope. Each forged base has a product identification code. The clips are individually bagged with full instructions and they are fitted with a red u bolt for instant visual recognition. Forged Crosby Wire Rope Grips G450 code each Wire Diameter No.of Grips Torque Turnback 3-4mm 3 6.1Nm 83mm CRO4501 2.04 5mm 3 10.2Nm 95mm CRO4502 2.18 6-7mm 3 20.3Nm 120mm CRO4503 2.96 8mm 3 40.7Nm 133mm CRO4504 3.11 10mm 3 61Nm 165mm CRO4505 3.62 Larger sizes available to order.

AUTOMATIC DEADENDS [BULLETS]

Automatic Deadends [Bullets] These wire terminations

are guaranteed to hold 90% of the rated breaking strength of the wire, without slipping, or breaking the strands if used with 1x7 construction wire rope. Once in service they wont let go yet they can be re-tensioned, if necessary during installation. Not suitable on fibre core wire ropes. Full instruction sheets are supplied with the product or a PDF can be downloaded from our website - flints.co.uk/safety Strandvise Automatic Deadends code price each per 10 wire size 3.5mm-5.4mm WIR5199 12.38 109.90 5.4mm-6.8mm WIR5200 13.17 117.00 6.8mm-8mm WIR5201 17.36 154.20

REUTLINGER WIRE ROPE HOLDERS

Reutlinger Black Wire Rope Holders Black Wire Rope Holders seemed a bit of a dull name for such a fantastic product so we asked our staff if they could think of a better one. I rather liked: Dogs Nomor which would have fitted in well with Slip Nomor but, currently running at favourite, is: Ferret Grip because- it wont let go until you tell it, and its small enough to keep in your pocket! So what makes these gizmos so fantastic?

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Nutspinners A selection of nutspinners used for tightening

the nuts on wire rope grips can be seen on page 3.24. Torque Wrenches In order to achieve the manufacturers stated loading wire rope grips should be tightened to the correct torque. Suitable torque wrenches are shown on page 2.21.

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SPECIALIST TERMINATIONS
Wedge Sockets These open wedge
sockets are made according to DIN 15315. They are the preferred terminations in many industrial sectors and are popular in the theatre industry. Prices include wedge, socket and pin. On US Federal approved wedge sockets the advice is to never put a wire rope grip securing the dead end to the standing loaded wire rope however on these DIN15315 wedge sockets the advice is to put one cable grip across the dead and live parts with the saddle on the loaded wire . When using wedge sockets in conjunction with Flints Hanging Clamps [see page 2.02] you will need to use the Hanging Clamp Toggle as the jaw width of the wedge sockets will not fit over the clamp itself. Wedge Sockets code each Nominal Size Wire Rope Diameter 5 4-5mm WIR5WS 9.10 6.5 5-6.5mm WIR65WS 9.98 8 6-8mm WIR8WS 12.49

They are black zinc coated wire grips specially suited for stage applications. The holder has passed testing for the TUV/GS seal and for BGV C1 and is CE marked and Superb is issued with a CE Declaration of Conformity. [The TUV design, highly certificate can be downloaded from our website]. They recommended will fit 4 or 5mm diameter wire ropes giving safe working loads of 80kg [on 4mm ] and 130kg [on 5mm ]. 4 No tools are needed to fit the grip! 4 Just press down the sprung plunger and it will slide along the wire. Release it and it will grip. 4 Protected against accidental release by hand tightening the knurled nut on the top. 4 Available in three types: eye, fork and M12 thread. Eye Type Holder 25mm. Length 87mm. Coupling thread M12. Exterior ring diameter 54mm. Interior ring diameter 30mm. Eye type wire diameter code each per 25 4-5mm SAF50SVE 24.70 508.00

Fork Type Fitted with spring clip clevis pin [no tools needed!] Holder 25mm. Length 102mm. Fork length 41mm, Fork width 14mm, Bolt 14mm. Fork type wire diameter code each per 25 4-5mm SAF50SVF 27.50 569.75

Klein Haven Grips These grips allow a temporary hauling line or tackle to be attached to a steel wire rope. Ideal for rigging catenery wires or for making adjustments to flown pieces without derigging. Not to be used for permanent anchorage. Klein Haven Grips code wire sizes latch price WIR160410 1.52mm-6.35mm No 48.15 WIR160420L 3.18mm-12.70mm Yes 67.50
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M12 Thread Type Can be fitted directly to trunion arms, hook clamps etc. Holder 25mm. Length 51mm. Coupling Thread M12, Thread length 18mm Thread typewire diameter code each per 25 4-5mm SAF50SVT 20.00 415.00

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MINIATURE DISPLAY WIRE ROPE FITTINGS

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Miniature Wire Rope Fittings These smart

and unobtrusive fittings fit wire ropes from 1.5-2.5mm diameter or 2-3mm diameter. When the cap is depressed the fittings slide along the wire and grip when the cap is released. To prevent accidental release they are fitted with a safety cap. There are many other types of fittings available- please ask our rigging manager if you are unable to find what you need. The WLLs are assuming stainless steel wire rope, working loads are slightly higher using galvanised wires. Fits wire 1.5-2.5mm 7x7 1.5-2.5mm 7x7 2-3mm 7x7 2-3mm 7x7 static WLLs thread/depth code 20kg (1.5mm) 48kg (2.5mm) M8x6mm WIR193000241 20kg (1.5mm) 48kg (2.5mm) M10x6mm WIR193000251 32kg (2mm) 56kg (3mm) M8x8mm WIR193000301 32kg (2mm) 56kg (3mm) M10x8mm WIR193000302 each 6.36 6.36 6.87 6.87

STA-LOK TERMINATIONS
Sta-Lok Terminations Sta-lok are a British company who specialise in manufacturing top quality stainless steel wire terminations and rigging screws for marine and architectural use. The term Sta-Lok is often associated with their easy-to-fit wire terminations which can be fitted directly to wires onsite but they also manufacture a huge range of other fittings which can be supplied already swaged onto the wire. The fittings need be matched to the correct wire construction, feel free to phone our rigging manager to discuss your needs.

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STA-LOK TYPE FITTINGS

Sta-Lok Fittings These terminations can be fitted onsite using just a couple of spanners. They are a good choice if the wire needs a plain end to be fed through holes, as in handrail posts. They can also be used when the exact length of the wire can not be pre-determined. StaLok terminations are stronger than the wire rope. They are made to Lloyds Register of Shipping Certificate No YSC QA 108. They can even be re-used by simply replacing the wedge. Full fitting instructions are supplied with each terminal. If the wires do not need to follow tight curves or run around pulleys then it is best to choose a 1x19 construction stainless wire. These stiffer wires are suited for handrailing and rigging applications and the Sta-loks are easier to fit. The choice of fittings is huge, we list only a small sample selection to suit small 1x19 construction stainless steel wires [see page 2.16].

READY MADE SMALL STAINLESS WIRE ROPES

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Ready Made Small Wire Ropes

These 7x7 stainless steel cables are ideal for use with the fittings listed above. The cylindrical stop fits inside the ceiling fixing shown below. Use them for display purposes or wire suspended shelving etc. Flints can, of course, make up wire ropes to your specifications. wire diameter end type code each 2.5mm 7x7 Thread M5 WIRM51 10.60 2.5mm 7x7 Thread M5 WIRM52 11.62 2.5mm 7x7 Thread M5 WIRM53 12.64 2.5mm 7x7 Thread M5 WIRM55 14.68 2mm 7x7 Cylindrical sleeve WIR196207100 2.44 2mm 7x7 Cylindrical sleeve WIR196207200 3.52 2mm 7x7 Cylindrical sleeve WIR196207300 3.98 2mm 7x7 Cylindrical sleeve WIR19620750 5.46

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Length 1m 2m 3m 5m 1m 2m 3m 5m

CEILING ATTACHMENTS

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Ceiling Attachment This unobtrusive fitting can be screwed with a 6mm screw or machine screw to a ceiling or wall. The end cap unscrews and a wire with a cylindrical stop can be inserted [see above ]. Sold as body and end cap complete.

Sta-Lok Eyes Hole diameters 6.5 and 8mm. Thickness 5 and 5.8mm. Eye for 3mm 1x19 ss wire STL03303 14.71 Eye for 4mm 1x19 ss wire STL03304 15.91 Sta-Lok Toggle Fork This is the best ter-

Length 23mm

wire diameter 2mm 7x7

thread cap thread M13

code WIRCAM13

each 2.86

WIRE ROPE STOPPERS

mination as it offers full articulation in two planes. Toggle for 4mm 1x19 ss wire STL05004 25.75 Toggle for 5mm 1x19 ss wire STL05005 28.86

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Wire Rope Stoppers

316 marine grade stainless steel stoppers suitable for supporting display shelves hung on wires. The stopper has a slot to take the wire so they can be inserted directly onto the wire without unreeving. Can also be used either side of track runners or bobbins on wire reeved curtain tracks such as T60 to convert them to master runners. diameter 2mm 3-4mm 5-6mm code WIR190 WIR191 WIR192 price 4.40 4.93 5.38 per 25 99.00 111.00 121.00

Sta-Lok Fork Useful for direct connection to

pad eyes [see page 2.27] etc. Fork for 3mm 1x19 ss wire STL03403 Fork for 4mm 1x19 ss wire STL03404 17.57 20.50

Sta-Lok Studs. Short studs are also available in left hand threads [Left code change R to L]. M6 Thread x 56mm right [3mm wire] STL03603M6R 23.00 M8 Thread x 59mm right [4mm wire] STL03604M8R 17.55 M10 Thread x 67mm right [5mm wire] STL03605M10R 20.78 Sta-Lok Connector To join two wires.
Connector for 4mm 1x19 ss wire STL07204 30.69 For Sta-Lok rigging screws see page 2.27. Please phone for full details and exact dimensions.

Wire Rope Stoppers

Flint Hire & Supply Ltd., Queens Row, London SE17 2PX

tel 020 7703 9786 fax 020 7708 4189

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ROLL SWAGED TERMINATIONS BY STA-LOK

Roll Swaged Terminals
All of the types of fittings shown on the facing page can also be supplied as roll swaged terminations. Swaged fittings are pressure rolled onto your stainless steel wires to provide a visually 316 clean appearance. They are congrade siderably cheaper than self stainless assembly Sta-loks and so provide steel an economical solution to marine, display and handrail rigging. If the line length can not be pre-determined then consider using a roll swage on one end and a Sta-lok on the other. The prices below give an indication of costs on 4mm wire. Rigging screws can also roll swaged directly to your wire [see page 2.27]. Please phone our rigging manager for a tailored quotation. Sta-Lok Roll Swage Terminations code each Fork [as shown left] STL03504 9.42 Strap Toggle Fork [as shown right] STL03804 8.12 Stud [M6 left or right] [as shown centre] STL05104M6L [R] 4.29 4mm 1x19 SS wire costs about 1.40 per m., roll swaging costs about 1.61 each so a 5m wire with studs each end would cost about 18.80.

GRIPPLE

Gripple Lockable - Innovative lockable system for securing wire rope - quickly! The Lockable Gripple makes catenary* and bracing wire rope installation easier and faster. Working on the same principle as the standard Gripple, but with the additional feature of locking screws for extra security under outdoor conditions. 4 Simple push fit assembly. 4 Automatic locking wedges. 4 Easy tensioning. 4 Secure locking screws. 4 The Lockable Gripple can be used with steel core and stainless steel core wire rope. 4 Ideal for overhead catenary wires* and promenade lighting*, aerial and marquee bracing, shade cloth bracing, tree bracing. 4 Exhibition Hall displays. Note: Safety factor on the Gripple Lockable is 4:1 . Locking screws should always be used. Never tension with locking screws in place. Do not re-use, for single use only. Always ensure 200mm tail is left protruding from the Gripple prior to tensioning. When installing around a structure, the distance between the Gripple and the structure should equal or exceed the width of the structure. Load ratings are based on a vertical suspension. When hanging at angles the load rating are reduced. Do not use at an angle exceeding 60 as the load rating is reduced by 50%. *If being used for catenary purposes, a full understanding of the forces imposed by applying weight to wires stretched between two horizontal points is needed. Very high loads can be imposed by adding weight to long wires stretched between two points. The loads can be greatly reduced by allowing the wire to sag by 10 or more from the horizontal. If in doubt seek the advice of a structural engineer. Use a 5.5mm nutspinner to lock off the Gripples from 2-5mm and an 8mm nutspinner to lock the 6mm version [see pages 3.24]. Gripple Fits wire Max vert.WLL 2mm 2mm 7x7 70kg 3mm 3mm 7x7, 7x19 150kg 4mm 4mm 7x19 300kg 5mm 5mm 7x19 400kg 6mm 6mm 7x19 500kg Gripple key size A (0ne supplied free in every bag) code WIR182L WIR183L WIR184L WIR185L WIR186L WIR18GK each 5.68 5.68 6.15 6.15 9.60 1.65 quantity price per 20 90.80 per 20 90.80 per20 98.40 per20 98.40 per20 153.00

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TORQUE WRENCHES

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Torque Wrenches To obtain efficiency ratings of 80% of the
breaking load of the wire rope, dogged terminations have to be properly tightened and retightened after proof loading. Use the Edelrid Torque Wrench for DIN1142 dogs from 5-10mm. The other wrench covers the torques for the larger dogs that we stock. For sockets and socket adapters see page 3.33. Torque Wrenches code each Type Torque Drive Edelrid Torque Wrench 1-20Nm 1/4 drive TOL76019 127.50 Roebuck Professional 20-100Nm 1/2 drive TOL248030 71.95

STOCK BLACK DRIFTS

Each wire is individually indentified, CE marked, and printed with the SWL

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A range of stock 5mm diameter black wire drifts supplied with appropriate certification. Available thimble eye both ends or thimble eye one end and 100mm soft loop on the other end. SWL is 250kgs. Length thimble eye both ends soft and thimble eye each per 10 1m WIRHE1M WIRSE1M 13.06 115.26 2m WIRHE2M WIRSE2M 13.97 123.29 3m WIRHE3M WIRSE3M 14.88 131.33 4m WIRHE4M WIRSE4M 15.86 139.98 5m WIRHE5M WIRSE5M 16.77 148.01 6m WIRHE6M WIRSE6M 17.69 156.05 7m WIRHE7M WIRSE7M 18.59 164.08 8m WIRHE8M WIRSE8M 19.55 172.11 10m WIRHE10M WIRSE10M 21.32 118.18 Flint Hire & Supply Ltd., Queens Row, London SE17 2PX

Gripple Torq Tensioning Tool

Make tensioning really easy with this special tool. Just insert the Gripple into the powerful jaws and squeeze the handles to pull the wire through to the desired tension. Wt. 1.4kg

Tensioning Tool Tool Replacement cams

code WIR18TT WIR18RC

each 70.00 7.00

Everything in this catalogue can be bought online at flints.co.uk. You can also download the latest version of the catalogue in handy sections.
tel 020 7703 9786 fax 020 7708 4189 flints.co.uk

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GRIPPLE C-CLIP
Gripple C-Clip Creates a vertical suspension from 6mm catenary wires, angled up to 60o from horizontal. 4 Ready to use kit 4 No tools needed 4 Up to 10 times faster 4 Adjustable and releasable 4 To suspend from 6mm wire rope 4 Ideal for use with Gripple catenary kits 4 Self-locking mechanism 4 45kg SWL with a 5:1 safety factor 4 Independently certified
C-Clip Length of wire 1m 5m 10m code WIRCCLIP61 WIRCCLIP65 WIRCCLIP610 each 5.88 7.64 9.84

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NICOPRESS
Nicopress A well proven system which has been used to terminate wires in the
aviation industry for over 55 years. The Nicopress ferrules have a distinctive shape which neatly separates the wires. The system is ideally suited to hand crimping wires in theatres, outdoor events, or at the boatyard. The tools are a great improvement on the hand crimpers designed for BS and DIN ferrules because the crimping head is slightly reduced in thickness at the point of contact with the ferrule so far more pressure is exerted. The action of the tools is very positive and each of the larger tools is supplied with detailed instructions plus a check gauge to ensure the ferrule is correctly compressed. The ferrules that we stock are mainly zinc or tin plated copper and they are suitable for galvanised steel or stainless steel. We also stock stop sleeves in copper which are suitable for both stainless and galvanised wires. Flints have now had a small tool and ferrules developed for crimping our very small stainless micro cables - ideal for invisible display, animatronics and micro control cables.

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NICOPRESS TOOLS
Nicopress Tools Flints can order in any Nicopress tool, the ones listed below are held in stock but our range is growing! 17-BA 17-B4B D 32-VCVG and 33V-CGB4 51-MJ 64-CGMP and 63V-XPM 510
Type 510 with head fitted

Type 17-BA Suitable for crimping 0.26mm, 0.52mm and 0.75mm wire
ropes using oval sleeve types 161A, 162A, and 271B plus stop type 87132. Supplied complete with instructions.

Now for micro cables too!

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Type 17-B4B Suitable for crimping 0.75mm, 1mm and 1.2mm wire
ropes using oval sleeve types 27-1-B, 28-11-B4, 428-15-VB4 and also stop sleeves type 871-12-B4. Supplied complete with instructions.

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Type 32-VCVG Suitable for crimping 1.5mm, 2mm and 2.5mm wire ropes using oval sleeves type 281C, 4282VC, 282G, and 4283VG. Also fits the 1.5mm stop sleeve types 871-1-C. Supplied complete with instructions and check gauge. Type 33V-CGB4 Suitable for crimping 1mm, 1.2mm, 1.5mm, 2mm and 2,5mm wire ropes using oval sleeve types 2811B4, 42815VB4, 281C, 4282VC, 282G and 4283VG. Supplied complete with instructions and check gauge. Type 51-MJ - Suitable for stop sleeves for 2.5mm, 3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm and 5mm wire ropes using stop types 87117J, 87118J, 87119M and 87120M. Can also be used on Type 283M oval sleeves for 3-3.5mm wires. Supplied complete with instructions and check gauge.

For stop sleeves H

Type 64-CGMP Suitable for crimping 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm

and 3.5mm wire ropes using oval sleeve types 281C, 4282VC, 282G, 4283VG, 283M and 4284VM Also suitable for 1.5mm stops type 8711C. Can be supplied with a powerful cable cutter giving very clean results on wire rope up to 5mm . Supplied complete with instructions and check gauge. Type 63V-XPM Suitable for crimping 3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm and 5mm wire ropes using oval sleeve types 283M, 4284VM, 284P, 4285VP, 286X and 4286VX. Also available with a wire cutter. Supplied complete with instructions and check gauge.

Type 64 and Type 63 can be fitted with wire cutters

Type 510 Bench Mount. If you are workshop based, it is easier to G

crimp with bench mounted tools as you can hold the assembly in one hand while making the compression with the other hand. This bench mount will take the heads Type 63V-XPM, Type 64-CGMP and Type 51-MJ. The picture shows the bench mount with a head fitted.

Ideal for workshop use

Flints can supply all Nicopress Products for wires up to 14mm diameter
If you have not used the Nicopress system before we would recommend you do a couple of trial crimps first using an offcut of wire to familiarise yourself with the method before undertaking the task in hand.
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NICOPRESS TOOLS - PRICES and CODES

Nicopress Tools type 17-BA tool length 210mm No of grooves 2 [A, B] wire diam. 0.26mm 0.52mm 0.75mm 0.75mm 1 and 1.2mm 1.5 and 2mm 2.5mm 1 and 1.2mm 1.5 and 2mm 2.5mm 2.5mm 3mm 3 and 3.5mm 4mm 5mm 3 and 3.5mm 4mm 5mm As above As above 1,5 and 2mm 2.5mm 3 and 3.5mm As above As above suits ferrule type NIC... suit stop type NIC... wt

This page was updated 22/06/11 supplied with check gauge No code NIC17BA each 49.92 per five
[price each]

Micro Cable Tool

B C D

Small Wires Tool Medium Hand Tool Medium Hand Tool

17-B4B 32-VCVG

210mm 292mm

2 [B, B4] 2 [C, G] 3 [B-4, C, G]

33V-CGB4 292mm

Tool for Stop Sleeves51-MJ

463mm

2 [M, J]

Large Tool 63

63V-XPM

508mm

3 [X, P, M]

Type 63 with cutter 63V-XPMCT 508mm Type 63 head only 63HEAD Large Tool 64 64CGMP

3 [X, P, M] 3 [X, P, M] 4 [C, G, M, P]

NICOPRESS MICRO FERRULES (SLEEVES)

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Nicopress Micro Ferrules These ferrules have been developed to provide an effective means of securing a loop in micro cables. The ferrules are round in shape and made from copper. They can be easily compressed by using the Type 17BA tool. The combination of this economically priced tool and these micro ferrules solves a very old problem concerning the termination of stainless steel micro Dev elope for Flintsd cables. Tests show that these terminations exceed the strength of the wire. Ideal for invisible control and display wires. Nicopress Oval Ferrules stranding presses required sleeve lengths tool codes each per 100 0.26mm 1x3 3 10mm A NIC161A 0.06 5.00 0.52mm 1x7 3 10mm A NIC162A 0.07 6.00

NICOPRESS FERRULES (SLEEVES)

Nicopress Ferrules These ferrules are made from copper plated with zinc or tin. For stainless steel wire ropes choose the tin plated ones but for galvanised wire rope choose the zinc plated ferrules. Nicopress Oval Ferrules codes sleeve lengths tool each per 100 Suits metric wires Stranding Imperial wire Nom mm Zinc Plt Tin Plt.[*SS] before / after compression 0.75mm 1x7 1/32 0.79mm NIC271B 6mm / 8mm A 0.08 6.00 1 and 1.2mm 1x7, 7x7 3/64 1.19mm NIC2811B4 NIC42815VB4 9.5mm / 11mm B, D 0.20 18.00 1.5 and 2mm 7x7, 7x19 1/16 1.59mm NIC281C NIC4282VC 9.5mm / 11mm C,D,E 0.21 19.00 2.5mm 7x7, 7x19 3/32 2.38mm NIC282G NIC4283VG 9.5mm / 11mm C,D,E 0.22 19.00 3 and 3.5mm 7x7, 7x19 1/8 3.17mm NIC283M NIC4284VM 14mm / 19mm E,F 0.48 43.00 4mm 7x7, 7x19 5/32 3.97mm NIC284P NIC4285VP 16mm / 22mm F 0.60 50.00 5mm 7x7, 7x19 3/16 4.76mm NIC286X NIC4286VX 24mm / 30mm F 1.40 125.00 6mm 7x7, 7x19 1/4 6.35mm NIC2810F6 NIC4288VF6 28.5mm / 38mm To order only 1.92 169.00

NICOPRESS STOPS
Nicopress Stops The stops are unplated copper and are suitable for stainless and galvanised steel wire ropes.

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Nicopress Stops [plain copper] Suits metric wires Stranding Imperial wire 0.75mm 1x7 1/32 1 and 1.2mm 7x7 3/64 1.5mm 7x7, 7x19 1/16 2.5mm 7x7, 7x19 3/32 3 and 3.5mm 7x7, 7x19 1/8 4mm 7x7, 7x19 5/32 5mm 7x7, 7x19 3/16

code Nom mm 0.79mm 1.19mm 1.58mm 2.38mm 3.17mm 3.97mm 4.76mm NIC87132B NIC87112B4 NIC8711C NIC87117J NIC87118J NIC87119M NIC87120M

sleeve dims. length / outside diameter 6mm / 3mm 5.5mm / 4mm 11mm / 5mm 8mm / 8mm 8mm / 8mm 8mm / 10.7mm 8mm / 10.7mm (before compression)

tool

typical strength*
* Using galvanised cable

each

per 100

A 54kg 0.22 14.00 B 108kg 0.21 13.00 E, C 195kg 0.21 13.00 H 272kg 0.32 20.00 H 408kg 0.35 21.00 H 544kg 0.45 30.00 H 725kg 0.45 30.00 Three sizes are colour coded to help with identification Fax 020 7708 4189 flints.co.uk

Flint Hire & Supply Ltd., Queens Row, London SE17 2PX

Tel 020 7703 9786

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Type 64 with cutter 64CGMPCT 508mm Type 64 head only 64HEAD Type 510 Bench Handle 510 533mm

4 [C, G, M, P] 4 [C, G, M, P]

161A 0.3kg 162A 271B 87132 271B 0.3kg 2811B4,42815VB4 87112B4 281C & 4282VC 8711C (1.5mm only) 1.1kg 282G & 4283VG 2811B4, 42815VB4 1.1kg 281C, 4282VC 282G, 4283VG 87117J 2.4kg 283M 87118J 87119M 87120M 283M, 4284VM 2.7kg 284P, 4285VP 286X, 4286VX As above 3.2kg As above 1.1kg 281C, 4282VC 8711C (1.5mm only) 2.7kg 282G, 4283VG 283M, 4284VM As above 3.2kg As above 2.7kg

42.45

No Yes Yes

NIC17B4B NIC32VCVG NIC33CGB4

49.92

42.45

154.46 127.20 177.02 148.40

Yes

NIC51MJ

215.20

189.89

Yes

NIC63VXPM

246.26 208.95

Yes Yes Yes

NIC63VXPMCT 297.71 252.60 NIC63HEAD 165.43 128.91 NIC64CGMP 278.27 236.11

2.21c

Yes Yes Yes

NIC64CGMPCT 297.74 252.63 NIC64HEAD 168.47 142.94 NIC510 199.00 161.88