Glossary

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Reel |
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The flanged spool on which wire rope or strand is wound for storage or shipment |
Regular Lay Rope |
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Wire rope in which the wires in the strands and the strands in the rope are laid in opposite directions |
Reverse Strength |
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Strength represented by the inner wires of a wire rope |
Reverse Bend |
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Reeving of a wire rope over sheaves and drums so that it bends in opposite directions |
Reverse Lay |
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Synonymous with "Alternate Lay" |
Rigging |
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Any assembly made from wire rope that is to be used in a lifting, pulling, holding, or strapping capacity; Wire rope or aircraft cable used for securing the mast and/or boom on a sail boat, and for running of sails |
Right Lay |
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(a) Strand - Strand in which the cover wires are laid in a helix having a right-hand pitch, similar to a right-hand screw (b) Rope - Rope in which the strands are laid in a helix having a right-hand pitch, similar to a right-hand screw |
Rollers |
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Relatively small diameter cylinders which are free to turn while supporting ropes |