1、A-A-52540 9999474 0169447 15b METRIC 6 December 1995 SUPERSEDING 8 April 1992 A-A-52540 MIL-F-52553B(ME) COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION FITTINGS, WIRE ROPE The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description (CID) for all federal agencies. 1. SCOPE. This CID c
2、overs swaging-type sleeves and ferrules and a ferrule connector. The sleeves and ferrules are for wire rope. The fittings are intended for use in rigging of wire rope for the installation of the submarine pipelines and tanker mooring systems and for other applications where eyes or ferrules are requ
3、ired on the ends of wire rope. The sleeves and ferrules are intended to be cold-swaged onto wire rope with a swaging machine of 4448 kiloNewton (kN) force (500 ton (short (st) force) and equipped with the proper dies. Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions clarifications, etc. an
4、d any other data which may improve this document should be sent to: U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, ATTN: AMSTA-TR-E/BLUE, Warren, MI 48397-5000. FSC 4030 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. 1 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction
5、 or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-52540 9997774 OLL19448 O92 A-A-52540 2. Classification. The fittings shall be of the following types and sizes, as specified (see 7.2): Type I - Sleeve Sizes 6 millimeters (mm) (.25 inch (in) 8 mm (.313 in) i0 mm (.375 in) 13 mm (.5 in) 16 mm
6、 (.625 in) 19 mm (.75 in) 22 mm (375 in) 25 mm (1 in) 29 mm (1.125 in) 32 mm (1.25 in) 35 mm (1.375 in) 38 mm (1.5 in) Type II - Ferrules Sizes 25 mm (i in) 29 mm (1.125 in) 32 mm (1.25 in) 35 mm (1.375 in) 38 mm (1.5 in) Type III - Ferrule connector 3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS 3.1 Materials. Unless
7、otherwise specified herein, the materials used shall be in accordance with the manufacturers material specifications. The fittings shall be carbon steel conforming to American Iron and Steel Institute (AISE) steel products manual designations 1010 through 1020. The use of recovered material made in
8、compliance with regulatory requirements is acceptable providing that all other requirements of this CID are met (see 4.1). 3.1.1 Materialdeterioration preumlkmand control. The fittings shall be fabricated from compatible materials, inherently corrosion resistant or treated to provide protection agai
9、nst the various forms of corrosion and deterioration that may be encountered in any of the applicable operating and storage environments to which the fittings may be exposed. 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-52540 9999974 0369447
10、 T29 A-A-52540 3.1.1.1 other unless protected against galvanic corrosion. . Dissimilar metals shall not be used in intimate contact with each 3.2 -. The sleeves and ferrules shall be designed to be swaged to the applicable size wire rope when using a swaging machine and using dies that are compatibl
11、e with both the machine and fittings. After swaging with a force of not more than 4448 kN (500 st) the sleeves and ferrules shall withstand the pulls specified in table I without separation, slipping, or cracking. TABLEI. fi. v Wire rope size diameter mm (in) 6 (0.25) 8 (0.313) 10 (0.375) 13 (0.5) 1
12、6 (0.625) 19 (0.75) 22 (0.875) 29 (1.125) 32 (1.25) 35 (1.375) 38 (1.5) 25 (1) Minimum breaking strength of test Newtons (N) (pounds (Ib) 26154 (5880) 40744 (9160) 58358 (13,120) 102304 (23,000) 159238 (35,800) 227738 (51,200) 307802 (69,200) 399430 (89,800) 502624 (1 13,000) 617382 (138,800) 742816
13、 (167,000) 879814 (197,800) 3.3 Type I - skxes. The sleeves shall be as shown on figure 1 and as specified herein. 3.4 TypeU-fermlp1 s. The ferrules shall be as shown on figure 2 and as specified herein. The bore shall be smooth or have spiral flukes or grooves to fill the space between the wire rop
14、e strands before swaging. The ferrules, before swaging, shall provide the close fit with the wire rope but shall not require more than light blows with a hammer to drive them onto the end of the wire rope. 3.5 TypeIII- . The ferrule connectors shall be for 35 mm (1.375 in) and 38 mm (1.5 in) wire ro
15、pe sizes and shall be as shown on figure 3 and as specified herein. The connector shall accept the wire rope ferrules in 35 mm (1.375 in) and 38 mm (1.5 in) sizes. The connector shall not require the use of bolts, pins, or similar devices for attaching the connector to the wire rope ferrules and sha
16、ll not require more than 15 seconds for installation or removal of 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-52540 ONE W WAU. HIcKNEss x a*-, the connector when sufficient slack is provided in the wire rope. When connected to the wire rop
17、e ferrules, the connector shall withstand the pulls specified in table I without separation, cracking, or permanent deformation. - *,/, ., , ,- ,“/ / . , , 1,. -t - - -A SEENOTE1 SEON A-A FIGURE 1. Sleeve, wire rope. 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without lice
18、nse from IHS-,-,-A-A-52540 9999974 0169451 687 35 (1,375) 39 (1.53) 45 (1.75) 143 (5.62) 102 (4) 64 (2.53) 41 (1.62) 38 (1.5) 43 (1.69) 48 (1.88) 155 (6.12) 115 (4.53) 71 (2.81) 44 (1.72) A-A-52540 H f .80 (.03) 15 (S9) 18 (.72) 22 (.88) 32 (1.25) 35 (1.38) 43 (1.69) 50 (1.98) 57 (2.28) 66 (2.59) 75
19、 (2.94) 79 (3.12) 87 (3.44) NOTES: 1. Wire rope size shall be metal stamped in 6.4 mm (.250 in) high characteristics on surface indicated, location optional. 2. Break sharp edges 13 (S) to 38 (1.5) radius. 3. Dimensions are in millimeters. 4. Dimensions in parenthesis are in inches. 5. Unspecified t
20、olerance: Angles + 5 degrees (5“). FIGURE 1. Sleeve, wire rope - Continued. 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-52540 Wire rope DIA NOTES: 1. A i 1.5 (.06) 2. 3. 4. 5. A-A-52540 M 9999974 OLb9452 513 - SEE NOTE I t-l 29 (1.125) 95 (
21、3-75) I 32 (1.25) I I 35 (1.375) I 117 (4.62) L CORBSFORSESREQUlRm 6r19)IWRCWIREROPE B f 1.5 (.06) 70 (2.75) 81 (3.19) f 1.5 (.06) 45 (1.75) 54 (2.12) I Wire rope size shall be metal stamped in 6 mm (25 in) high characters on surface indicated, location optional. Break sharp edges .5 (.02) to 1.5 (0
22、.06) radius. Dimensions are in millimeters. Dimensions in parenthesis are in inches. Unspecified tolerance: Angles + 5“. FIGURE 2. Eemie.wirero. 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-52540 D 9999974 OLb9453 Y5T = A-A-52540 NOTES: 1. W
23、ire rope size shall be metal stamped in 6 mm (.25 in) high characters on surface indicated, location optional. 2. Break sharp edges .5 (.02) to 1.5 (0.6) radius. 3. Dimensions are in millimeters. FIGURE 3. Cmnectar,hmk, however, the figures are included for illustration only and are not intended to
24、preclude the furnishing of other fittings which conform to this CID. . Figures 1,2, and 3 show types of fittings which have been found MILITARY INTERESTS: Custodians: CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING ACTIVITY: GSA - FSS Amy - AT PREPARING ACTIVITY: Amy - AT (Project 4030-0272) 10 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
