Glossary
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| Peening |
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Permanent distortion of outside wire in a rope caused by pounding |
| Plow Steel |
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See "Grades, Rope" |
| Preece Test |
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A recognized standard of testing the galvanized coating on wire |
| Preformed Strand |
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Strand in which the wires are permanently shaped, before fabrication in the strands, to the helical form they assume in the strand |
| Preformed Wire Rope |
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Wire rope in which the strands are permanently shaped, before fabrication into the rope, to the helical form they assume in the wire rope |
| Prestretching |
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Stressing a wire rope or strand before use under such a tension and for such a time that the constructional stretch is largely removed |
| Proof Load |
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A load applied in performance of a proof test. Typically 40-60% of breaking strength |
| Proof Test |
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Non-destructive test to verify construction and workmanship of a wire rope assembly |