Socket Lines
Socket lines are special fabricated wire rope assemblies with spelter or swaged sockets attached on the ends. Types of sockets include open spelter, closed spelter, open swage, closed swage, mooring, and wedge.
Common uses for socket lines:
Oilfield: derrick mast raising lines
Offshore: towing lines, mooring lines, stinger lines
Cranes: pendant lines, static lines
Our sling catalog makes ordering easy because you can select sling sizes and lengths by dimensions or capacity. For information and pricing, contact sales@lifting.com.
Wire Rope Slings Catalog
Open Spelter Sockets
Model # BLP- 600 / 601
- Forged steel sockets thru 1-1/2", cast alloy steel 1-5/8 thru 4"
- Heavy gauge stainless steel tag in accordance with ASME B30.9 and API RP2D
- Proof tested to 2x rated capacity
- Spelter sockets attached with Crosby WIRELOCK®
- 6x19 class IWRC EIP bright wire rope supplied standard up to 2"
- 6x36 Class IWRC EIP bright wire rope supplied standard n 2-1/2" and larger
- 100% termination efficiency
- Design factor 5 to 1
- Available online at www.slings.com
Closed Spelter Sockets
Model #: BLP- 604 / 605
- Forged steel sockets thru 1-1/2", cast alloy steel 1-5/8 thru 4"
- Heavy gauge stainless steel tag in accordance with ASME B30.9 and API RP2D
- Proof tested to 2x rated capacity
- Spelter sockets attached with Crosby WIRELOCK®
- 6x19 class IWRC EIP bright wire rope supplied standard up to 2"
- 6x36 Class IWRC EIP bright wire rope supplied standard n 2-1/2" and larger
- 100% termination efficiency
- Design factor 5 to 1
- Available online at www.slings.com
Open Swage Sockets
Model #: BLP-500 / 501
- Open swage socket forged from special bar quality carbon steel, suitable for cold forming
- Heavy gauge stainless steel tag in accordance with ASME B30.9 and API RP2D
- Proof tested to 2x rated capacity
- 6x19 class IWRC EIP bright wire rope supplied standard
- 100% termination efficiency
- Design factor 5 to 1
- Available online at www.slings.com
Closed Swage Sockets
Model #: BLP- 504 / 505
- Closed swage socket forged from special bar quality carbon steel, suitable for cold forming
- Heavy gauge stainless steel tag in accordance with ASME B30.9 and API RP2D
- Proof tested to 2x rated capacity
- 6x19 class IWRC EIP bright wire rope supplied standard
- 100% termination efficiency
- Design factor 5 to 1
- Available online at www.slings.com
Mooring Sockets
Model #: BLP 606 / 607
- Design of bail allows for easy connnection to shackles and other connecting links
- Heavy gauge stainless steel tag in accordance with ASME B30.9 and API RP2D
- Proof tested to 2x rated capacity
- Mooring sockets attached with Crosby WIRELOCK®
- 6x19 class IWRC EIP bright wire rope supplied standard up to 2"
- 6x36 Class IWRC EIP bright wire rope supplied standard n 2-1/2" and larger
- 100% termination efficiency
- Design factor 5 to 1
- Available online at www.slings.com
Wedge Sockets - Wire ROpe assemblies
- Secures the tail or "dead end" of the wire rope to the wedge
- Made in USA
Related Links:
BLP Slings Catalog