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COMPETITION |
CROSBY |
FORGED
FOR CRITICAL APPLICATIONS
The proper performance of forged clips depends on proper manufacturing
practices that include good forging techniques and accurate machining.
Forged clips provide a greater rope bearing surface and more consistent
strength than malleable cast iron clips. Fist Grip clips
provide a saddle for both the “live” and the “dead”
end. Fewer forged clips are required for each termination than
with malleable cast iron clips. Forged clips reduce the
possibility of hidden defects that are sometimes present in malleable
cast iron clips. Malleable cast iron clips should be used
in only non-critical applications. ANSI, OSHA, and ASTM
recommend only forged clips for critical applications. |
Ask:
Is the clip forged?
Ask: Is an adequate cradle provided in the
clip base for the wire rope?
Malleable
cast iron clips are sometimes improperly used as replacements
for forged clips. |
Crosby
provides forged
“Red” U-Bolt
Clips and forged Fist Grip Clips which meet or exceed Federal
Specification Number FF-C-450 and are considered the industry
standard. |
FULL
LINE
The proper application of forged clips requires that the correct
type, size, number, and installation instructions be used
(See APPLICATION INFORMATION below for more information.)
Availability of a full range of sizes of forged U-bolt clips and
forged fist grip clips are essential for design flexibility. |
Ask:
Do they have both fist grip and U-bolt clips available?
Ask: Do they have a full range of forged wire
rope clip sizes?
No
competitor has the full line of forged U-Bolt clips and fist grip
clips that Crosby has. |
Only
Crosby provides forged
“Red” U-Bolt
Clips from 1/8" to 3-1/2"* and forged Fist Grip Clips
from 3/16" through 1-1/2".
* The 3-1/2" base is a steel casting. |
IDENTIFICATION
The clip’s size, manufacturer’s logo, and a trace
ability code should be clearly embossed in the forging of the
clip. These three elements are essential in developing total
confidence in the product. |
Ask:
Is the manufacturer’s name and size of clip clearly
marked?
Ask: Do they have a traceability system that
is actively used in the manufacturing process?
Most
do not have a traceability system. |
Crosby
clearly embosses its logo, the size, and the Product Identification
Code (PIC) into all Crosby
“Red” U-bolt
Clip bases and Fist Grip clips. Crosby’s trace ability
system is actively used throughout the manufacturing of forged
clips. The material analysis for each heat of steel, is
verified within our own laboratory. |
APPLICATION
INFORMATION
Detailed application information will assist you in the proper
installation of wire rope clips. This information is most
effective when provided at the point of application, as well as
in supporting brochures and engineering information.
The manufacturer must provide this specific information.
Generic information will not provide all the needed application
instructions.
A formal application and warning system that attracts the attention
of the user, clearly informs the user of the factors involved
in the task, and informs the user with the proper application
procedures as needed. |
Ask:
Does each clip have the application and warning information?
Most
competitors do not have application and warnings information with
each clip. |
Crosby
provides detailed application and warning information for all
forged clips. Each clip is individually bagged or tagged
with the application and warning information. Testing and
evaluation of special applications can be performed upon special
request. |
