Abstract

Specifies requirements for rope cappings used in the suspension of conveyances and balance ropes in vertical shafts and slope haulage declines of underground mines. Guide and rubbing rope cappings are excluded.

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the following types of rope cappings used in the suspension of conveyances and balance ropes in vertical shafts and slope haulage declines of underground mines:
(a) Fluted wire rope socket.
(b) Rope socket.
(c) Thimble and rope clamps.
(d) Thimble-type capel.
(e) Wedge-type capel.
Guide and rubbing rope cappings are excluded.
Additional requirements for wedge-type capels are specified in Appendix A.
General requirements for all capel types are specified in AS 3637.1.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
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ISBN
Committee	ME-018
Supersedes	DR 95206 AS 3637.3-1989