RR-W-410 Wire Rope And StrandThis specification covers wire ropes and wire seizing strands see 6.1. This specification does not include all types, classes, constructions, and sizes of wire rope and strand that are commercially available, but it is intended to cover the more common types, classes, constructions, and sizes that are suitable for federal government use.

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5.2.2.1.2 Reels 36 inch diameter and under. Wire rope, packaged as specified, shall be packed in accordance with ASTM A700, level A, except that in lieu of wood lagging, the reels shall have a hardboard veneer conforming to ANSI A135.4 placed directly on top of the wire rope.

This form of lagging shall extend the full inside width between the reel flanges and shall overlap a minimum of 6 inches. The lagging board shall be secured with two steel straps or wires conforming to ASTM D3953, nailless, finish A or B, grade 2.

5.2.2.2 Seizing strand. Seizing strand shall be packed as specified in 5.2.1.2.

5.2.3 Level C. Wire rope shall be packed in a manner acceptable to the common carrier that will insure safe delivery at destination in a satisfactory condition at the lowest applicable rate.

5.2.4 Containers, packing, or method of shipment shall comply with RailInc UFC 6000 or National Motor Freight Classification rules and regulations or other carrier rules as applicable to the mode of transportation.

5.3 Marking.

5.3.1 Military agencies. In addition to any special marking required by the contract or purchase order, shipments shall be marked in accordance with ASTM A700. Unsheathed crates

(see 5.2.1.2) shall be marked with "Center of Balance" and "Use No Hooks" in accordance with

ASTM D6039/D6039M.

5.3.2 Civil agencies. Marking for shipment shall be in accordance with FED-STD-123.

6. NOTES

INFORMATION FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. (This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that is helpful, but is not mandatory.)

6.1 Intended use. Wire rope and wire seizing strand covered by this specification are intended for use in general hauling, hoisting, lifting, transporting, well drilling, in passenger and freight elevators, and for marine mooring, towing, trawling, and similar work. (Not intended for aircraft use.)

6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:

a. Title, number, revision, and date of this specification.

b. Types, classes, construction (see 3.5), and sizes of wire rope and seizing strands required (see 1.2.1).

c. If phosphor bronze should be other than composition A of ASTM B139/B139M (see 3.1.2).

d. Diameter of wire strand centers (see 3.2.4).

e. If other core materials are required (see 3.2.5).

f. When wire rope should be pre-stretched (see 3.3.4).

g. When other than bright (uncoated) carbon steel is required (see 3.3.5.1). h. Process of zinc coating required (see 3.3.5.2).