Andromeda's Low Deformation (LD) technology is applied to turnback eyes for Superflex Slings and Flat Woven Slings. This Steel Ferrule system has the following advantages: The ferrule is 18% smaller in diameter than equivalent aluminium ones. The sling is entirely made of steel, thus it can be used in maritime and caustic environments such as found in alumina smelters, salt water and similar without corrosion to the sling. Four inspection holes provide the capability to see the wire ends from any side of the ferrule, as per requirements of AS 1666. The ferrule is also tapered at the working end, and chamfered at the throat end; providing a sling that has no sharp edges to snag in tight places. The double swage process ensures an extremely secure termination and offers a high resultant strength. It is as secure as a hand splice, but the mechanical joint can deliver a higher ultimate tensile strength (UTS) compared to a splice. It enhances mechanical and aesthetic design resolution by offering a central exit point from the ferrule. LOW DEFORMATION (LD) TERMINATION SYSTEMS LOW DEFORMATION (LD) TERMINATION SYSTEMS Four basic steel termination fittings have been developed using LD technology: The LD Ferrule system, a method to make turn back eyes in Superflex Cables, used in lifting operations in many industries all over Australia. 1. The U Termination, a fitting enabling the manufacturer of very thin woven steel slings. 2. The Superjoiner, a method to make slim, compact inline joints in Superflex cables for the manufacture of a range of recovery strops used in the open cut mining industry. 3. The Bifurcated fitting, a method to make a very compact eye termination in steel, used in the manufacture of Chock winch Ropes for longwall mining operations. 4. Steel Ferrules up to 32mm Superflex Sling fitted with an LD Ferrule 14
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