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Wire Rope Insulation & Welding Accessories

Spider’s wire rope insulation and welding accessories provide critical safety protection when performing welding from a suspended basket or platform.

  • Insulated thimble assemblies isolate the wire rope to protect rigging and structural components above.
  • Arc guard protects the wire rope above and below fair lead and below deck to prevent accidental severing of the wire while welding.

 

Specifications

Part NumberDescriptionEnd TypeLengthMaterial
4897Wire rope insulator assemblyThimble762 ft (30 m)Plastic dipped porcelain
701074-1Insulated thimble assembly (8.4 mm)Seized End30 ft (9.1 m)Nylon
701074-2Insulated thimble assembly (8.4 mm)Thimble15 ft (4.5 m)Nylon
701074-3Insulated thimble assembly (8.4 mm)Clip End30 ft (9.1 m)Nylon

Key Features

  • Can be used with all Drum & Traction hoists
  • Tested to withstand 600V
  • For use with hoists up to 1,500 lb. (680.4 kg) load capacity
  • Assembly length allows travel within 30 ft (9.1 m) of rigging point
  • Breaking strength is 12,500 lb.

Compliance

OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.451 (f) (17)

Specifications

Part NumberDescription
1581Mid Assy; Arc Guard
701880-1Arc-Guard; Mid Assy; Walkthrough
4485Top Arc Guard
701301-1Traction Hoist Arc Guard
701151-1Assy; Safety Welding Ground (Magnet)
721071-1Welding Ground Assy; Dual Clamp
9970Hoist cover

Key Features

Arc guard is used during welding to protect against contact from the hoist tail line and the platform.

This arc guard assembly uses a split tube with Velcro closures to wrap around and protect a wire rope. The top end has two chains with hooks to attach to a hoist.

  • Encloses 3.3 ft (1 m) length of wire rope between fairlead and deck of drum hoist.
  • Can be used with traction hoists with minor modification.
  • Velcro fasteners make installation fast and easy.

Note: All components are required for complete protection when welding. For example, a SC1000 on an end stirrup requires the following components for complete welding protection:

  • 1581 or 701301-1 Mid Arc Guard
  • 4485 Top Arc Guard
  • 9970 Hoist Cover
  • 701151-1 or 721071-1 Welding Ground Assy (Depending on what is available for grounding)
  • Any of the Insulated Thimble Assemblies (e.g., 701074-2)

Specifications

Part NumberUsed WithDrumWire Rope
SA-10839 in. (229 mm) Spider drums,
ST-17, ST-180
9 in. (229 mm)500 ft (152 m)
SA-1083-1000ST-18016 in. (406 mm)1000 ft (305 m)
SA-1083-26For ST-26 Mini DrumN/A235 ft (71.6 m)

Key Features

Arc guard is used during welding to protect against contact from the hoist tail line and the platform.

This arc guard assembly uses a split tube with Velcro closures to wrap around and protect a wire rope. The top end has two chains with hooks to attach to a hoist.

  • Encloses 3.3 ft (1 m) length of wire rope between fairlead and deck of drum hoist.
  • Can be used with traction hoists with minor modification.
  • Velcro fasteners make installation fast and easy.

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