Glossary
Glossary of Terms
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| Drum |
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A cylindrical flanged barrel of uniform or tapering diameter on which rope is wound for operation or storage. It may be smooth or grooved |
| Domestic Wire Rope |
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Wire rope that is stranded and closed in the United States of America |
| Dog-Leg |
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Permanent short bend or kink in a wire rope caused by improper use |
| Diameter |
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Distance measured across the center of a circle circumscribing the wires of a strand or the strands of a wire rope |
| DFARS |
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Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. Governs purchases made by the Department of Defense. Includes regulations for the purchase of materials made from Specialty Metals (including stainless steel). Often referred to as the “Berry Amendment” |
| Design Factor |
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In a wire, the ratio of the minimum break strength to the total working load. Typical ratio is 5:1, but standards vary based upon industry, environment, and application |
| Deceleration Stress |
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Additional stress imposed on a wire rope due to decreasing the velocity of the load |