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The document summarizes different types of rope cappings used to attach loads to ropes. It describes three common types: white metal capping, wedge capping, and capping with a split capel and rivets. For each type, it provides details on construction, working principles, and installation procedures. The objective was to study different rope capping types and their applications in mining operations.

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MM Practical

The document summarizes different types of rope cappings used to attach loads to ropes. It describes three common types: white metal capping, wedge capping, and capping with a split capel and rivets. For each type, it provides details on construction, working principles, and installation procedures. The objective was to study different rope capping types and their applications in mining operations.

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Experiment 1

OBJECTIVE: To Study different types of rope caples.


INTRODUCTION: Capping/Caples – An Attachment Provided to one end of the rope to attach a load in
a simplest way.
Types of Capping : • White metal capping (Cone socket type capel)

•Wedge type capping (Reliance rope capping)

• Capping with split capel & rivets (Split capel)

Working Principle : It is essential to use cappings to properly terminate the wire ropes used in
winding systems, and provision should be made for them to be recapped at
regular intervals after they have been taken into use.

•White Metal Capping (Cone socket type Capel)


1) White metal= Lead 80% + Tin 5% + Antimony 15%, melting point: 260 C to
300 C, maximum temperature: 360 C.
2) Before cutting the extra length of rope or old capping, the rope should be
tied properly to prevent any loosening of the rope.
3) Cut the rope by any suitable method & tie a thin wire up to a length 40d +
L, where d is the diameter of rope & L is basket length.
4) Insert the cone in the rope & clamped the rope below cone & at a point F is
shown in figure such that XL = L – 2d.
5) Open the rope between X & F & separate all the wires.
6) Cut the fibre core if it is there. Thoroughly clean each wire to ensure proper
grip of white metal.
7) By means of a single turn of thin wire repair a brush at the required end of
the rope.
8) Remove the clamp P & position the brush in the cone, & again clamp the
rope just below the cone.
9) Heat the cone & brush up to a temperature of 100 C & pour the molten
white metal in the cone.
10) As soon as white metal achieves the atmospheric temperature, the
clamp & thin wire are removed. With this capping operation is over.
Construction:

•Wedge Type Capping (Reliance Rope Capping):-


Reliance Rope Capel:-
In this capel there are two iron wedges which grip the rope near the required end
where a white metal block is prepared. There is U-shaped steel strapped which is
placed over the two wedges & on which 4 - 5 iron clamps are fitted by
hammering.

 Prepare a white metal block at the required end of the rope.


 Insert the iron clamps on to the rope in order of numbers (largest number
first). The jaws of capel are about 24 times more diameters.
 Properly clean any grease or lubricant from that portion of the rope, which
will be griped by the wedges.

 Place the two wedges around the rope approximately in the position they
will occupy when in capel.

 Fit the U-shaped strip over the wedges such that the U-shaped strip &
wedge top are in one line. Draw the iron clamps over the U-shaped strip.

 Hammer the iron clamps for proper grip. The ring number one should not
be hammered because it is only for the safety of the white metal block.
With this capping operation is over.
Construction:

Capping with Split & Rivets


• Near the required end of the rope, mark these points A, B & C such that
AB= BC = capel length. Between A & B wrap a number of turns of thin wire
tightly to form a layer. Near b, give more turns of wire as shown in figure.
•Open wire between B & C.
•Cut 1/3rd wires to 2/3rd length & clean all the wires.
•Turn back all the wires on the rope position B - A to give a cone & tie them
on that rope position with a thin wire.
• Cut the exposed core.
•Lay a thin layer of white metal on the cone.
•Hammer a thin wooden wedge into the cone at end B.
• Push a split capel with its mouth slightly widened onto the cone &
hammered the widened arms in position to grip the coned portion of rope.
•Rivets are then hammered into the capel & through the rope at 3-4 points
nearly 20 cm apart. With this capping operation is over.
Construction:

Applications:• Sockets are used on a variety of mining rope applications, including hoist,
balance, guide and sinking ropes.
• The socket attachment offers a safe,
economical connection and can be installed with a quick and efficient
wirelock resin.
•This socket may be more desirable than the OS design where
headroom is an issue, as it may eliminate one rope fitting.
Specifications: • Safety detaching hooksets for drum winders
• Koepe winder rope attachment sets
• Rope handling and maintenance equipment
• Guide rope attachments
• Maintenance and refurbishment of existing rope attachment set.
Result: The study of Different rope caples was successfully completed.

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