Special Applications

Powered Scaffold Swivels Product Bulletin

Wire ropes used on powered scaffold hoists are not designed to be used with a swivel. In this product bulletin, learn why you should never use a swivel that allows rope to rotate under load and truly understand the information that supports WireCo WorldGroup’s recommendation.

Date of Publication: July 2014 Source: Product Bulletin (1 page)

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Traction Scaffold End Treatment Product Bulletin

Wire ropes used with traction hoists frequently have their ends brazed or welded into a “bullet” to allow automatic reeving of the traction drive. This is necessary to keep wires and strands from being pushed apart. In this product bulletin, learn why this is necessary to keep wires and strands from being pushed apart.

Date of Publication: July 2014 Source: Product Bulletin (1 page)

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Union Wire Rope Slings

Engineering and producing wire rope slings for your application is a highly specialized field - with exacting standards that we gladly live by. In this marketing flier, learn the different Union Wire Rope Sling constructions. Additionally learn more about Union Spelter Sockets (both open and closed). There are capacity and diameter charts associated with each product.

Date of Publication: 2016 Source: Product Bulletin (4 pages)

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