Wire Rope

Segment 1 - Wire Rope Types

Objective 1 - Describe the Basic Construction of a Wire Rope and Give an Application

Objective 2 - Describe Five Common Strand Patterns of Wire Rope

Objective 3 - Describe the Four Types of Wire Rope Lays and Give an Application of Each

Objective 4 - Describe How Wire Rope Is Specified

Objective 5 - Describe How to Identify Wire Rope Type Given a Sample

Skill 1 - Identify a Wire Rope Type Given a Sample

Skill 2 - Determine Wire Rope Type Given a Part Number

Self Review 1

Segment 2 - Wire Rope Slings

Objective 6 - Describe the Construction of Two Types of Shackles and Give an Application of Each

Objective 7 - Describe How to Assemble and Lift a Load Using a Two-Leg Wire Rope Bridle Sling and Shackles

Skill 3 - Assemble and Lift a Load Using a Two-Leg Wire Rope Bridle Sling with Shackles

Self Review 2

Segment 3 - Wire Rope Selection and Maintenance

Objective 8 - Describe How to Size and Select a Wire Rope for a Sling in a Hitch

Skill 4 - Size and Select a Wire Rope Sling

Objective 9 - Describe How to Inspect a Wire Rope Sling

Skill 5 - Inspect a Wire Rope Sling

Self Review 3

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