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Superflex Strop, Size Three-5, with a hand tied knot under tensile load 400kgsf SUPERFLEX CABLE SUPERFLEX SLINGS AND STROPS DEAN-0 SLING FLAT WOVEN SLINGS DISCARD CRITERIA DRAW WIRE/PLAITED WIRE ROPE (PWR) RECOVERY STROPS/SPECIALTY SLINGS RUBBER PRODUCTS/BLASTING MATS 3-6 7-14 15-17 18-27 28 29-31 32-35 36-39 CONTENTS LEEA Member No #3797 ABOUT US Andromeda Industries established in 1972 by Raymond McLaren is an Australian company manufacturing lifting solutions at our Moonbi NSW facility. We are the exclusive provider of Superflex Cable and Superflex Products distributed across Australia and worldwide. NATA Membership No#16960 CICA Membership No#A1557 2 Publication Date Aug 2024
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SUPERFLEX CABLE SUPERFLEX CABLE Andromeda Industries stands out as the sole producer of Superflex Cable and Superflex Slings. The distinctive plaited structure of this steel cable provides exceptional flexibility, giving it the name Superflex. Unlike conventional cables that are twisted or laid, the plaited design of Superflex distinguishes it from the rest. Superflex combines the robustness and power of wire rope with the flexibility found in fiber and synthetic slings used in the lifting sector. Superflex Strop, Size Three-5, with a hand tied knot under tensile load 400kgsf The same Strop untied from the knot. Note the minimal set remaining in the cable. Steel slings can be the safest option when it comes to lifting gear. When compared to synthetic slings, steel slings do not lose their tensile capacity over time. Steel slings will visually indicate as a broken strand or abraded wires, corrosion or sets caused by mishandling. Most Superflex cables comprise 912 individual wires in the cross section. This makes for a cable of great flexibility yet is still tough and practical for general use. 4
50 75 95 125 157 210 270 345 530 790 1110 1460 2168 3015 4340 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 26 32 40 48 56 70 78 96 Superflex Cable nominal size (D) Superflex Cable basic physical parameters Ferrules to EN 13411 (DIN 3093) Ratio D x 16200 16000 15900 15900 15700 16100 16100 15800 15800 15700 16100 15600 15900 15900 15800 1.30 2.16 3.05 4.10 6.10 8.32 12.0 0.121 0.169 0.225 0.289 0.361 0.441 0.576 0.784 1.5 1.66 1.27 1.31 1.25 1.33 1.28 1.26 1.55 1.47 1.42 1.31 1.48 1.39 1.43 um um 50 72 100 130 160 200 240 340 510 800 1150 1500 2300 3200 4500 Minimum Breaking Force (MBF) kN Mass of cable kg/metre Nominal Diameter (D) mm Free Breaking Length Volume of cable (litres/metre) Incremental increase in MBF from previous size Alloy Ferrule nominal size Alloy Ferrule pressed OD (actually die size Estimated press Closing Force needed (tonnes) 1.0 1.0 2.0 Two-5 Three-0 Three-5 Four-0 Four-5 Five-0 Five-5 Six-5 Eight-0 Ten-0 Twelve-0 Fourteen-0 Seventeen-0 Twenty-0 TwentyFour-0 0.31 0.47 0.60 0.79 1.00 1.31 1.68 2.12 3.37 4.99 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 26 32 40 6.88 48 9.38 56 13.6 68 19.0 80 27.4 96 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 52 68 84 96 112 136 156 192 SUPERFLEX CABLE Superflex Basic Physical Parameters and standard ferrules for turnback eyes 5
This picture below shows the plaited construction of Superflex Cable. The blue lines represent the “Z” lay sets of cords, and yellow lines represent the “S” laysets. The helix angle in both lays is 10 degrees in each direction. The white lines indicate the node points on Superflex where the sets crossover. The distance between the white lines is the cable pitch, usually expressed as a ratio of the cable nominal diameter. At bottom is ordinary wire rope of 6 x 24 construction. The red lines represents the helix angle that the strands follow in the wire rope, in this case approximately 20 degrees. The light blue lines represent the helical pitch of this wire rope. As you will see, the helical pitch of Superflex is twice that of ordinary wire rope. This is one of the main reasons that Superflex demonstrates a high UTS, considering its low mass compared to wire rope. SUPERFLEX CABLE SUPERFLEX CABLE A demonstration showing the flexibility of Superflex Cable. Our TwentyFour-0 Superflex cable is 96mm ND and is being coiled onto a standard size pallet. Rope pitch 5-6D Cable Pitch 10-11D 6
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SUPERFLEX SINGLE SLINGS SUPERFLEX SINGLE SLINGS Superflex Single Slings are used for general lifting purposes where a flexible steel sling is needed. Unless otherwise specified all slings are fitted with aluminium ferrules. Steel ferrules can be supplied up to 32mm on request. These slings are designed to provide exceptional durability and strength, making them ideal for a wide range of lifting tasks in various industries. Size Range: 10mm - 96mm Lifting capacity (WLL) in a single fall: 1 tonne - 84.3 tonne Our TwentyFour-0 Superflex Cable being pressed in our 4200 Tonne Talurit Swaging press. Two Ten-0 Superflex Single Slings lifting a crane counter weight. Three-5 Superflex Sling fitted with aluminium ferrules 8
Less than 30 deg 7 Two-5 Three-0 Three-5 Four-0 Four-5 Five-0 Five-5 Six-5 Eight-0 Ten-0 Twelve-0 Fourteen-0 50 75 95 125 157 210 270 345 530 790 1110 1460 2168 3015 4340 Basic cable details 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 26 32 2.0 2.9 3.5 4.7 5.9 8.0 10.2 13.1 20.2 30.0 42.1 55.5 82.5 114.7 165.2 0.7 1.1 1.4 1.8 2.3 3.1 3.9 5.0 7.7 11.5 16.1 21.2 31.6 43.9 63.2 0.5 0.8 0.9 1.2 1.5 2.1 2.6 3.4 5.2 7.7 10.8 14.2 21.1 29.3 42.1 1.0 Single Fall WLL These WLL figures are derived in accordance with AS 1666.1 Notes on these calculations: Please note – figures are rounded to the closest decimal point Choked on rectangular load with edge radius > 1.0 D 1.96 <30° 60° 1.73 90° 1.41 1.0 120° Cradle lift, angle <30° Choked on round load 2.0 2.9 3.5 4.7 5.9 8.0 10.2 13.1 20.2 30.0 42.1 55.5 82.5 114.7 165.2 1.7 2.6 3.1 4.2 5.2 7.1 9.0 11.6 17.8 26.5 37.2 49.0 72.8 101.2 145.8 1.4 2.1 2.5 3.4 4.2 5.8 7.3 9.4 14.5 21.6 30.3 39.9 59.4 82.5 118.9 1.0 1.5 1.8 2.4 3.0 4.1 5.2 6.7 10.3 15.3 21.5 28.3 42.1 58.5 84.3 WLL for various included angles of two, three or four leg slings Cable Size or number Minimum Breaking Force (MBF) kN Cable nominal diameter (D) mm 1.0 1.5 1.8 2.4 3.0 4.1 5.2 6.7 to convert the list MBF of Superflex cable in kNs to WLL of a Superflex sling in tonne (1000kgsf) made from that cable, use the following procedure – divide the MBF by 49.05 (9.81 x 5), then multiply this result by 0.95 to allow for the 5% reduction for sling assembly as required by AS 1666.1. (the all up divisor = 51.5) This provides the WLL for a sling in single fall configuration, and from this all the other configurations are calculated. Loading factors for various configurations based on the single fall WLL SUPERFLEX SINGLE SLINGS Working Load Limits For Superflex Single Slings Superflex Single Slings are used for general lifting purposes where a flexible steel sling is needed.The WLL is shown in the table in tonnes of 1000 kgsf – the standard Factor of Safety is 5 Seventeen-0 Twenty-0 TwentyFour-0 10.3 15.3 21.6 28.3 42.1 58.5 84.3 1.96 0.75 0.5 40 48 56 68 80 96 Included angle for 2, 3 or 4 leg slings 9
SUPERFLEX STROPS SUPERFLEX STROPS Superflex Strops are slings made especially as chokers. They are designed to choke onto and safely lift objects such as poles and piles, steel bars, drill rods and bundles of tube. They are very versatile slings with great gripping power and can often solve lifting problems. Various versions are available. Unless otherwise specified all slings are fitted with aluminium alloy ferrules. Steel ferrules can be supplied up to 32mm on request. Size Range: 10mm - 96mm Lifting capacity (WLL) in a single fall: 1.5 tonne - 126.5 tonne Due to the extreme flexibility of Superflex it allows for immense gripping properties without damaging the item being lifted. Superflex Strops are used to lift bars and poles in vertical orientation even if they are greasy and slippery. They are used in a variety of industries from Aluminium smelters to Power companies erecting power poles. Multiple Strops used as chokers in ‘laydown’ of hot aluminium billets. Steel pole lifted by a Superflex Strop as a choker Superflex Strop fitted with steel LD ferrules 10
1.5 2.3 2.7 3.6 4.5 6.1 7.8 2.9 4.5 5.3 7.1 8.8 11.9 15.3 19.6 30.2 45.0 63.5 83.3 123.7 172.1 247.9 2.6 4.0 4.7 6.2 7.8 10.5 13.5 17.3 26.6 39.8 56.0 73.5 109.2 151.9 218.8 2.1 3.2 3.8 5.1 6.3 8.6 11.0 14.1 21.7 32.4 45.7 59.9 89.0 123.8 178.4 1.5 2.3 2.7 3.6 4.5 6.1 7.8 10.0 15.4 23.0 32.4 42.5 63.1 87.8 126.5 1.1 1.7 2.0 2.7 3.4 4.6 5.9 7.5 11.6 17.3 24.3 31.9 47.3 65.8 94.9 0.8 1.1 1.4 1.8 2.3 3.0 3.9 5.0 7.7 11.5 16.2 21.3 31.6 43.9 63.3 Two-5 Three-0 Three-5 Four-0 Four-5 Five-0 Five-5 Six-5 Eight-0 Ten-0 Twelve-0 Fourteen-0 50 75 95 125 157 210 270 345 530 790 1110 1460 2168 3015 4340 Basic cable details 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 26 32 40 48 56 68 80 96 Strop terminated one end only (very slim one end, easy fitting in tight places) Loading factors for the various configurations based on the single fall WLL The derivation of the WLL for Superflex Strops is based on the WLL for single fall Superflex Slings. For a strop terminated one end only, the factor is 1.5 x the WLL for a single fall sling. Please note – figures are rounded to the closest decimal point Cable Size or number Minimum Breaking Force (MBF) kN Cable nominal diameter (D) mm Notes on the WLL figures for strops 1.0 Single fall WLL Seventeen-0 Twenty-0 Twentyfour-0 1.96 1.73 1.41 1.0 0.75 0.50 Superflex Strops are made especially as chokers. The WLL is shown in tonnes of 1000 kgf – the standard Factor of Safety is 5 Working Load Limits of Superflex Strops SUPERFLEX STROPS <30° 60° 90° 120° Choked on round load Choked on square load 10.0 15.4 23.0 32.4 42.5 63.1 87.8 126.5 11
SUPERFLEX DOUBLE ENDED STROPS SUPERFLEX DOUBLE ENDED STROPS Our largest 24-0 cable as a Double Ended Strop held up by a forklift 4 Double Ended strops lifting a turbine Size Range: 10mm - 96mm Lifting capacity (WLL) in a single fall: 2 tonne - 168.6 tonne Superflex Double Ended Strops are designed specifically for use as chokers, offering greater strength compared to single strops. With lapped eyes at both ends, they can handle higher tonnage loads effectively. Just like single strops they are designed to safely choke onto like like poles and piles, steel bars, drill rods and bundles of tube. Superflex Double Ended Strops are very versatile slings with great gripping power and can often solve lifting problems. Unless otherwise specified all slings are fitted with aluminium alloy ferrules. Steel ferrules can be supplied up to 32mm on request. When comparing the Double Ended Strop to our Superflex Slings, the Double Ended Strop offers double the lifting capacity with a Working Load Limit (WLL) that is twice that of the Superflex Sling. This product offers a secure and reliable solution for handling large and complex lifts. 12 Superflex Strop Four-0, WLL 3.6t
2.0 3.0 3.6 4.8 6.0 8.2 10.4 3.9 5.9 7.1 9.4 11.8 16.1 20.4 26.3 40.4 60.0 84.7 110.9 165.0 229.3 330.5 3.5 5.2 6.2 8.3 10.4 14.2 18.0 23.2 35.6 52.9 74.7 97.9 145.7 202.4 291.7 2.8 4.2 5.1 6.8 8.5 11.6 14.7 18.9 29.0 43.1 60.9 79.8 118.7 165.0 237.7 2.0 3.0 3.6 4.8 6.0 8.2 10.4 13.4 20.6 30.6 43.2 56.6 84.2 117.0 168.6 1.5 2.3 2.7 3.6 4.5 6.2 7.8 10.1 15.5 23.0 32.4 42.5 63.2 87.8 126.45 1.0 1.5 1.8 2.4 3.0 4.1 5.2 6.7 10.3 15.3 21.6 28.3 42.1 58.5 84.3 Two-5 Three-0 Three-5 Four-0 Four-5 Five-0 Five-5 Six-5 Eight-0 Ten-0 Twelve-0 Fourteen-0 50 75 95 125 157 210 270 345 Basic cable details 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 Strop terminated both ends Cable Size or number Minimum Breaking Force (MBF) kN Cable nominal diameter (D) mm Single fall WLL 1.96 1.73 1.41 1.0 0.75 0.50 Loading factors for the various configurations based on the single fall WLL SUPERFLEX DOUBLE ENDED STROPS Working Load Limits of Superflex Double Ended Strops Superflex Strops are slings made especially as chokers. Various versions are available. The WLL is shown in tonnes of 1000 kgf – the standard Factor of Safety is 5 13.4 20.6 30.6 43.2 56.6 84.2 117.0 168.6 Seventeen-0 Twenty-0 TwentyFour-0 530 790 1110 1460 2168 3015 4340 26 32 40 48 56 68 80 96 1.0 <30° 60° 90° 120° Choked on round load Choked on square load The derivation of the WLL for Superflex Strops is based on the WLL for single fall Superflex Slings. For a strop terminated at both ends, the factor is 2.0 x the WLL for a single fall sling. Please note – figures are rounded to the closest decimal point Notes on the WLL figures for strops 13
Andromeda's Low Deformation (LD) technology is applied to turnback eyes for Superflex Slings and Flat Woven Slings. This Steel Ferrule system has the following advantages: The ferrule is 18% smaller in diameter than equivalent aluminium ones. The sling is entirely made of steel, thus it can be used in maritime and caustic environments such as found in alumina smelters, salt water and similar without corrosion to the sling. Four inspection holes provide the capability to see the wire ends from any side of the ferrule, as per requirements of AS 1666. The ferrule is also tapered at the working end, and chamfered at the throat end; providing a sling that has no sharp edges to snag in tight places. The double swage process ensures an extremely secure termination and offers a high resultant strength. It is as secure as a hand splice, but the mechanical joint can deliver a higher ultimate tensile strength (UTS) compared to a splice. It enhances mechanical and aesthetic design resolution by offering a central exit point from the ferrule. LOW DEFORMATION (LD) TERMINATION SYSTEMS LOW DEFORMATION (LD) TERMINATION SYSTEMS Four basic steel termination fittings have been developed using LD technology: The LD Ferrule system, a method to make turn back eyes in Superflex Cables, used in lifting operations in many industries all over Australia. 1. The U Termination, a fitting enabling the manufacturer of very thin woven steel slings. 2. The Superjoiner, a method to make slim, compact inline joints in Superflex cables for the manufacture of a range of recovery strops used in the open cut mining industry. 3. The Bifurcated fitting, a method to make a very compact eye termination in steel, used in the manufacture of Chock winch Ropes for longwall mining operations. 4. Steel Ferrules up to 32mm Superflex Sling fitted with an LD Ferrule 14
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DEAN-0 DEAN-0 The Dean-0 is a special sling designed to be made very short. The structure of this sling provides a single lifting point under Ramshorn Hooks on large cranes. This sling is basically a Double Ended Superflex Strop, middled as in a cradled lift. Each eye of the middled strop sling is then attached to one hook of the Ramshorn. Size Range: Made to requirements - Minimum sizes apply. Lifting capacity (WLL) single fall: 11.0 tonne up to 165 tonne. Dean-0 Sling assisting in lifting an undercarriage of an excavator A specialty designed sling produced by Andromeda Industries. These slings can be made very short and creates a single point of load to be attached and still maintain centerline loading. Off-centre loads can cause the Ramshorn Hooks to skew on the rig centerline, potentially damaging the block assembly and wire rope. The Dean-0 Sling prevents this from happening. 80.0t Dean-0 16
DEAN-0 DEAN-0 Working Load Limits of Dean - 0 Slings Dean-0 Slings are offered in seven different capacities with the WLL of: 11 tonnes, 20 tonnes, 40 tonnes, 60 tonnes, 80, tonnes, 110 tones and 165 tonnes. Suitable master links can be fitted onto and removed from this sling as required. See below of a detailed breakdown of the construction of our unique Dean-0 Sling. CAD drawings of all sizes can be supplied upon request. 60.0 t CAD Drawing 17
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FLAT WOVEN SLING - TYPE 1 FLAT WOVEN SLING - TYPE 1 (cradle Lift) Flat Woven Slings are durable slings, suitable for general lifting tasks that require lower contact pressure. Type 1 Flat Woven slings are designed to cradle a load while lifting. Available with U termination, lapped eye with ferrules or hand formed soft eye at one end. Unless otherwise specified all Flat Woven slings are fitted with aluminium alloy ferrules. Also available are our LD steel ferrules as fitted to Superflex slings. Size Range: 50mm - 250mm Lifting capacity (WLL) Single fall: 1 tonne - 48 tonne Type 1-G Type 1-C lifting the top of a swaging press. Type 1-A lifting steel coils off a freight ship. 19
Size Nominal size of sling = width mm 24 ply warp, fine cords, 2 ply weft, fine cords Sling WLL in tonnes 1.9 3.0 4.5 6.0 8.1 10 13 21 32 48 1.7 2.7 4.0 5.3 7.1 9.0 12 19 28 43 1.0 1.6 2.3 3.1 4.1 5.2 7.0 11 17 25 20.4 32.0 47.6 63.2 85.0 107 143 228 340 510 5 7 8 10 11 12 14 17 20 25 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.5 8.0 10.0 0.4 0.6 1.0 1.3 1.6 2.1 2.7 4.3 6.9 10.3 32 38 52 62 70 76 102 120 150 170 10.2 16.0 23.8 31.6 42.5 53.4 71.4 114 170 255 Cradle lift Included angle at the hook Proof load Flat Cable Thickness mm Generic cord size mm Weight Kg/m Woven jacket nom. dia WLL in single fall kN <30 deg 60 deg 120 deg Straight pull in single fall 50 64 76 88 100 112 125 160 200 250 1-A 1-B 1-C FLAT WOVEN SLINGS - TYPE 1 (Cradle Lift) Working Load Limits of Flat Woven Slings - Type 1 Type 1 - Cradle Lift Applications - Typical Configurations Design Number Graphic representation of sling Description and usage U Termination both ends. This provides the slimmest woven steel sling. Slides easily under loads. Made from machine woven flat cables. For general lifting of bundles of tubes, bars, timber, roofing steel in cradle lift. U Termination one end and lapped eye with ferrules on the other end. Economical sling with slim end to slide easily under loads. Made from machine woven flat cable and used for general work. End with ferrules remains on the crane hook during rigging. Lapped eye with ferrules both ends. Lowest cost sling where clearances under loads are adequate. Made from machine woven flat cable. For general lifting of steel bars etc. in cradle lift. Type 1 - Cradle Lift Standard - WLL - Designs # 1-A, 1-B, 1-C Woven flat cable Cradle lift Sling Type 1-B Included angle must not exceed 120 deg. kN *Note - Type 1-A & Type 1-B up to 160mm 20
5 7 8 10 11 12 14 17 20 25 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.5 8.0 10.0 0.4 0.6 1.0 1.3 1.6 2.1 2.7 4.3 6.9 10.3 32 38 52 62 70 76 102 120 150 170 9.0 14.1 21.0 28.5 37.5 46.5 63.0 100 150 225 24 ply warp, fine cords, 2 ply weft, fine cords Sling WLL in tonnes 1.6 2.7 4.0 5.4 7.1 8.7 11.8 18.8 28.2 42.3 1.5 2.4 3.5 4.8 6.3 7.8 10.6 16.8 25.2 37.8 0.9 1.4 2.1 2.8 3.7 4.6 6.2 9.8 14.7 22.1 18.0 28.2 42.0 57.0 75.0 93.0 126 200 300 450 Size Nominal size of sling = width mm Generic cord size mm Weight Kg/m Woven jacket nom. dia WLL in single fall kN <30 deg 60 deg 120 deg Straight pull in single fall Cradle lift Included angle at the hook Proof load 50 64 76 88 100 112 125 160 200 250 kN Lapped eye with ferrules one end, and other end hand formed soft eye. Entirely hand made from cord feedstock. U Termination one end and hand formed soft eye other end. Very thin sling, the soft eye is useful where clearance between bundles is limited. Hand made form cord feedstock. 1-G 1-E Design Number Graphic representation of sling Description and usage Type 1 - Cradle Lift Special - WLL - Designs # 1-E, 1-G. Hand made flat cables , with a soft eye in one end. Type 1 - Cradle Lift Applications - Typical Configurations FLAT WOVEN SLING - TYPE 1 (cradle Lift) Working Load Limits of Flat Woven Slings - Type 1 Flat Cable Thickness mm Woven flat cable Cradle Lift Sling Type 1-G Included angle must not exceed 120 deg. Type 1 Special (1-E, 1-G) hand made *Note - Type 1-E up to 160mm 21
FLAT WOVEN SLINGS - TYPE 2 FLAT WOVEN SLINGS - TYPE 2 (Choker Lift) Size Range: 50mm - 250mm Lifting capacity (WLL) in a single fall: 1.7 tonne - 18 tonne Type 2-W Type 2-U Type 2-S FWS lifting a 420kg roll of mining conveyor belt. Type 2-R FWS displaying the choker useage on a timber reel Heavy-duty slings designed for general lifting tasks that require reduced contact pressure. Type 2 slings are equipped with U Termination, Lapped Eye with ferrules, or Hand Formed Soft Eye options at one end. By default, all Flat Woven Slings feature aluminium ferrules, with the option of our LD steel ferrules as seen on Superflex Slings. 22
Flat cable thickness mm Generic cord size mm Weight Kg/m Woven jacket nom. dia WLL in single fall kN Choked on round load Choked on square load Straight pull in single fall 24 ply warp, fine cords, 2ply weft, fine cords 0.7 1.2 1.7 2.3 3.1 3.8 5.1 8.2 12 18 0.5 0.8 1.1 1.5 2.0 2.6 3.4 5.5 8.2 12 Size Nominal size of sling = width mm 20.4 32.0 47.6 63.2 85.0 107 143 228 340 510 5 7 8 10 11 12 14 17 20 25 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.5 8.0 10.0 0.4 0.6 1.0 1.3 1.6 2.1 2.7 4.3 6.9 10.3 32 38 52 62 70 76 102 120 150 170 10.2 16.0 23.8 31.6 42.5 53.4 71.4 114 170 255 50 64 76 88 100 112 125 160 200 250 2-U 2-T 2-S 2-R Design Number Graphic representation of sling Description and usage U Termination in reeving end and semitrapezoidal link in other end. Link fitted with thimbles and ferrules. Made from machine made flat cable. Provides a thin working end for sliding easily under loads. Used for general lifting where a choker lift is needed. U Termination in the reeving end, and trapezoidal link fitted with leather sleeve in the other end. The slimmest of the type 2 slings. Hand made from cord feedstock. Lapped eye with ferrules in the reeving end, and trapezoidal link fitted with leather sleeve other end. Hand made from cord feedstock. Lapped eye with ferrules one end, and semi-trapezoidal link other end fitted with thimbles and ferrules. Made from machine made flat cable. Needs more clearance under loads. For general usage where choke hitch is needed. FLAT WOVEN SLINGS - TYPE 2 (Choker Lift) Working Load Limits of Flat Woven Slings - Type 2 Type 2 - Choker Lift applications - Typical configurations Type 2 - Choker Lift - WLL - Designs # 2-R, 2-S, 2-T, 2-U Choker lift Sling Type 2-R Included angle must not exceed 120 deg. Choker lift Sling Type 2-S Included angle must not exceed 120 deg. Woven flat cable WLL in tonnes WLL Slings Proof Load *Note - Type 2-R & Type 2-T up to 160mm only. 23
Graphic representation of sling Design Number This hand made sling has the original soft flexible eye in one end, and is terminated in the other end with thimbles enclosed in a semi- trapezoidal reeving link. It provides a slim and flexible eye for passing under loads with limited clearance. Description and usage 2-W FLAT WOVEN SLINGS - TYPE 2 (Choker Lift) Working Load Limits of Flat Woven Slings - Type 2 Type 2 - Choker Lift - WLL - Designs # 2-W Type 2 - Choker Lift applications - Typical configurations Size Nominal size of sling = width mm Woven flat cable 24 ply warp, fine cords, 2ply weft, fine cords Slings WLL in tonnes WLL Proof load Flat cable thickness mm Generic cord size mm Weight Kg/m Woven jacket nom. dia WLL in single fall kN Straight pull in single fall < 30 deg 60 deg 50 64 76 88 100 112 125 160 200 250 5 7 8 10 11 12 14 17 20 25 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.5 8.0 10.0 0.4 0.6 1.0 1.3 1.6 2.1 2.7 4.3 6.9 10.3 32 38 52 62 70 76 102 120 150 170 9.0 14.1 21.0 28.5 37.5 46.5 63.0 100.0 150.0 225.0 0.6 1.1 1.5 2.0 2.7 3.3 4.5 7.2 10.6 15.8 0.4 0.7 1.0 1.3 1.8 2.3 3.0 4.8 7.2 10 13.5 21.15 31.5 42.75 56.25 69.75 94.5 150.0 225.0 337.5 kN Sling Type 2-W have the WLL 12% lower that types 2-R, 2-S, 2-T and 2-U. This is because of the single ply eye in the working end. 24
ANDROMEDA FLAT WOVEN STEEL SLINGS TEST NO. 0749 DATE. 020624 General information about Andromeda Flat Woven Steel Slings 1. Ferrules: FLAT WOVEN SLINGS FLAT WOVEN SLING S 3. The Tag System: This side shows the WLL for various configurations Please note that points 3 and 4 relate to Superflex Slings and Strops as well. F 2. Protective Jackets: Flat woven slings can come with a synthetic protective cover upon request. This cover is placed over the woven section of the sling or tailored to precise dimensions, serving as a shield to safeguard against the steel sling and the load being lifted. All FWS come equipped with aluminium alloy ferrules that meet the EN 13411 standard unless stated otherwise. These ferrules feature chamfers at both ends, designed to facilitate handling in confined spaces, achieved through the use of specialized dies. Additionally, we offer low deformation (LD) steel ferrules found on Superflex Slings. The standard tags consist of 1.0mm steel and are securely affixed using steel cord swaged into the ferrule. Each tag includes: Manufacturer's name (Andromeda) Sling size and type (nominal width) Working Load Limit (WLL) for different uses Test number and date if proof loaded. These tags are durably and firmly attached. 4. Proof Loading: Performed according to AS 1666.1 requirements, these slings are treated as wire rope slings. Typically, this process is done using the sling in a Single Fall configuration and loaded to the specified force indicated in the relevant table. During proof loading, the sling tag will display the Test Number for the batch and the date. The Test Certificate will include the invoice number, applied proof load, test date, declaration of compliance with NATA and AS 1666.1, the WLL of the woven strap, sling size, number of slings in the test series, manufacturer, and the testing facility. 5. Stainless Steel Slings: Available in 100mm, typically equipped with copper ferrules, although steel ferrules are an option. Stainless steel ferrules designed to Andromeda's LD system can be custom-made for specific quantities. 6. U Terminations: This fitting offers a sturdy and highly durable end point for commonly used slings. Andromeda has developed its manufacturing and assembly techniques. Typically crafted from alloy steel, certain sizes can also be produced in stainless steel. 7. Nominal Size: This width is determined by the cord size, for example, 24x3 equals 76. The actual width can fluctuate based on the tightness of the weave, whether it is crafted by hand or machine. Nonetheless, the cable's strength is determined by the cord diameter rather than the sling's width. 25
FLAT WOVEN SLING S FLAT WOVEN SLINGS The effect of small radius corner bends on Andromeda Flat Woven Steel Slings Warp cord diameters for Andromeda Flat Woven Steel Slings Sling Size Dia of warp cord “d” 50 mm 64 mm 76 mm 88 mm 100 mm 112 mm 125 mm 160 mm 200 mm 250 mm 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.5 8.0 10.0 Even though sharp edges (small radius corner bends) can pose risks to wire slings, there are occasions where they must navigate sharp bends without additional padding. Andromeda Flat Woven Steel Slings are constructed with 24 plies of warp cord running parallel, giving them a slim cross-section that enhances their resistance to damage from tight bends. However, if the bends have a radius smaller than 1xd, a reduction in Working Load Limit (WLL) should be implemented. Refer to the graph below to gauge the WLL reduction for radii less than 1xd (diameter of the warp cord). The table provides the warp cord diameter (d) for different sizes of Flat Woven Slings for your convenience. In a cradle lift configuration, the Working Load Limit (WLL) is reduced with the assumption that the legs extending to the hook are almost vertical. The graph illustrates how the WLL decreases when corner radii are less than 1xd, and the sling directly touches the edge without any protective covering. This situation may be required, for example, when lifting steel strip coils from ships. It is important to observe that the highest reduction is 20% when operating on a 0.0mm radius. 26
FLAT WOVEN SLINGS FLAT WOVEN SLING S When a sling experiences a reduction in Working Load Limit (WLL) due to the included angle and another reduction due to small radius bends, the two reductions are not combined. To address this, it is best to consider only the greater reduction, which corresponds to the lower WLL. For instance, let's take a 100mm wide Flat Woven Sling with a 90-degree included angle wrapped around a steel beam with a 2.0mm corner radius for a cradle lift. In this scenario: The standard WLL for this sling in a cradle lift with vertical legs is 8.7 tonnes. The WLL for this sling with a 90-degree included angle is calculated as 8.7 x 0.7071 (cosine 45) = 6.15 tonnes. The reduction due to the 0.5d radius (2.0mm) is 10%, resulting in a WLL of 8.7 x 0.9 = 7.8 tonnes. Hence, the applicable WLL in this case is the lower value, which is 6.15 tonnes. The effect of small radius corner bends on Andromeda Flat Woven Steel Slings Corner Radius Relative to “d” Reduction of WLL (percent) 0 5 10 15 20 0.0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0 Apply reduction for edge corner radius only Sling legs near vertical to hooks Included angle to hook Apply reduction for included angle 27
The decision to discard any sling is the responsibility of the rigger or other persons using it. However, we have set out some guidelines below that may help with this decision making. We generally recommend that Superflex slings be discarded when they show signs of any of the following: Mechanical damage There are more than the equivalent of one of the small cords (the basic wire ropes comprising the plaited cable) broken at any one location on the sling. This is equivalent to 80 broken wires within one cable diameter along the axis There are more than 150 broken wires distributed over a length equal to 5 cable diameters. There is major scuffing or abrasion on the sides of the ferrules. There are signs of heavy impact loads. This will be indicated by crushing or flattening of the sling, although broken wires may not be visible. It is known to have been severely overloaded (more than three times its WLL) This may not be obvious on visual inspection. Other damage caused by environmental effects: Corrosion - Internal corrosion will appear as swelling of the wire cords. This can be caused by immersion in acid baths or similar. External corrosion will appear as discoloration of the zinc coating, usually a flaky white powdery appearance. Effects of high temperatures. At temperatures up to about 300 deg C, the steel wires will not lose tensile strength, but the lubricant (petroleum jelly) and the polypropylene cores in each of the small cords will progressively evaporate. This will cause the sling to feel stiff and dry. At higher temperatures, 400 to 500 deg C the steel will be approaching tempering temperatures, and progressive reductions of tensile strength will result. There will be an obvious flaking off of the zinc coating when this has happened. This will lead to rust formation and general degradation. Effects of low temperatures. At temperatures below -100 Deg C will reduce the WLL by 25%. The overall view is that degradation requiring discard is nearly always obvious. This is one of the main advantages of steel slings, and one of the factors that make them so safe to use over long periods of time. This guide cannot cover all aspects of sling usage, so the main consideration is common sense in usage. Discard Criteria for Andromeda Steel Flat Woven Slings: We generally recommend that these slings be discarded when There are more than 2 small cords (the basic wire ropes comprising the woven belt) broken at any one location on the sling. There are more than 100 broken wire filaments distributed over a length of strap equal to its width – that is in a square area of the strap. Detrimental corrosion is present There are signs of heavy impact loads It is known to have been severely overloaded It has been heated above 400 deg C DISCARD CRITERIA DISCARD CRITERIA Discard Criteria for Superflex Slings and Strops 28
DRAW WIRE - PLAITED WIRE ROPE 29
DRAW WIRE (PWR) DRAW WIRE (PWR) Sizes Available: Crafted on-site at Andromeda using special machines created by the founder Raymond McLaren. (PWR) is available in 10mm, 13mm, and 16mm options. Visual display to show the configuration of PWR Andromeda’s Plaited Wire Rope (PWR) is crafted from high tensile wire strands, arranged in a specific four by three sinnet plait configuration. In this design, four sets of three strands each are intertwined using a specialized machine called an Orbital Square Plaiter. With six right laid and six left laid strands, this material maintains torsional equilibrium when under load, creating a non-rotating rope without torque bias throughout its service life. The strands typically follow a 1 x 19 construction pattern (12 outer, 6 middle, 1 core), offering excellent flexibility and resistance to abrasion. These strands are composed of high tensile wires with a grade of 2070 MPa, providing a high strength-to-weight ratio and fatigue resistance suitable for various applications. Plaited Wire Rope Applications: This product has a variety of uses. One common application is as a Pulling-In Rope during power line construction. It is essential for drawing the conductors into place, earning it the nickname "Draw Wire." Due to the need for long assemblies (sometimes up to 6000 meters connected), the anti-spin characteristic of this material is crucial. "Pulling-In Rope" is frequently utilized in underground electrical mains and distribution systems within large buildings or industrial sites. Although shorter lengths are employed, the non-slip feature allows for easy handling on and off storage reels, making it user-friendly during operations. 30
Please be advised that the list above represents a standard size range, and we typically maintain stock of these standard sizes. Other sizes can be produced upon request. ANDROMEDA INDUSTRIES PTY LTD - BROCHURE 054-07 PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS - standard size range ANDROMEDA PLAITED WIRE ROPE 2070 MPa Listed strength kN Tonnes 9.0 13.8 61.6 88.6 136 Standard maximum length (m) 2600 1600 Number and diameter of strands Mass per hundred meters (Kg) 51 78 12 x 2.8 12 x 3.5 10 13 16 Nominal diameter (mm) Testing: Every Andromeda Rope undergoes two routine tests: Prior to the plaiting process, each feedstock strand is destruction tested to ensure that the break force surpasses the specified minimum outlined in Specification No. After completion, a sample from each batch of rope is destruct tested to verify that the break force exceeds the stated strength in the provided specifications. The test certificate displays comprehensive information about the rope, such as its unique serial number and actual break force. Purchasers can obtain copies of this test certificate. 12 x 2.3 31 3500 6.3 31
RECOVERY STROPS AND SPECIALTY SLINGS 32
SPECIALITY SLINGS- Recovery Strops SPECIALITY SLINGS- Recovery Strops Recovery Strops Cast alloy steel links can be added on request. These links are intended for connecting the Andromeda Recovery Strop into a pin connecting system. The pin in the clevis of the mining truck will usually pass through the smaller and of the cast link. Strop Size Six-5 Eight-0 Ten-0 Eight-0 Ten-0 Superflex Cable size 68 100 150 200 300 Number of piles 2 2 2 4 4 Mass of strop assembly Kg 6m 10m 15m 20m 38 56 108 100 205 58 80 146 140 282 75 111 195 210 378 96 141 243 271 474 kg/meter for other lengths 4 6 10 12 20 Pin dia and mass of alloy bow shackle 38mm 6Kg 51mm 14Kg 57mm 19Kg 63mm 26Kg 70mm 38Kg Physical Specifications- Breaking strengths, cable sizes, number of piles and masses for various sizes and lengths of complete assemblies. Very Short Strops can be made at lengths down to 1.0m in some sizes. These can be very useful as extension cables attached to high vehicles to facilitate the hooking up process. Andromeda Recovery strops are steel slings with high elastic modulus (low stretch) used for mine rescue and machine towing purposes. Our standard recovery strop comes in various sizes and includes "A" and "B" strop thimbles. The "B" thimble is specifically designed to attach to the ripper of a bulldozer, while the "A" thimble is suitable for the towing clevis of dump trucks. Both "A" and "B" thimbles can accommodate bow shackles for connection to other devices. 33
Strop Size Strop Size (breaking strength in tonnes) (breaking strength in tonnes) This table represents an approximate guide to the weight of vehicle (GVM in tonnes) that these strops will recover under various conditions. The figures have been calculated for wheeled vehicles 4 x 2 or 6 x 4 axle configurations. The estimates are based on a Factor of Safety of two- that is the load applied to the strop is half of its breaking strength. Level #2 incapacity (medium bogged) Level #3 incapacity (severely bogged) Gradient 1 in 10 Incline 6° Gradient 1 in 6 Incline 9.5° Gradient 1 in 5 Incline 11° Gradient 1 in 4 Incline 14° Gradient 1 in 3 Incline 18° 68 100 150 200 300 68 100 150 200 300 273 407 610 813 1220 173 258 386 515 772 144 215 322 429 644 118 178 264 351 527 92 138 206 275 412 140 200 300 400 600 Level #1 incapacity (slippery surface) 45 70 100 140 200 70 100 150 200 300 Recovering Bogged vehicles Level #1 - Slippery surface, vehicle unable to move under it own tractive capability because of wet, slippery surface conditions, but not sinking into the ground much. (Calcs from applied force = 25% GVM) Level #2 - medium Bogged - drive wheels have sunk into the ground about one third of the wheel diameter (Calcs from applied force = 50% of GVM) Level #3 - seriously bogged - drive wheels have lost all traction and the axle assembly is resting on the ground. (Calcs from applied force = 66% of GVM) Towing up inclined roadways or ramps SPECIALITY SLINGS- Recovery Strops SPECIALITY SLINGS- Recovery Strops This table displays the advised GVM for towing up ramps of different inclines with various strop sizes. The calculations are derived from a Safety Factor of two, where the load on the strop is half of its breaking strength. Additionally, a rolling resistance factor of 15% of the GVM is considered. 34
SPECIALITY SLINGS SPECIALITY SLINGS Chock Winch Ropes Available in our Eight-0 and Ten-0 Superflex Cable with lengths of 10.5m and 11.0m Made to Order Superflex Cable sizes: Two-5 - TwentyFour-0 (10ND - 96ND) Flat Woven Sling sizes: 50mm - 250mm Stainless Steel Flat Woven Sling sizes: 100mm Aluminium Ferrules sizes: 2mm - 96mm Steel Ferrules sizes: 10mm - 32mm Other cable and fittings can be supplied upon request. At Andromeda, we are proud of our capability to customize solutions to fulfill the specific needs of each customer. For unique or specialized lifting requirements, please reach out to our sales team directly. Email: sales@andromedaindustries.com.au Phone: 02 6760 3773 Counterweight Slings These slings are made from durable Superflex Cable with a Steel Bifurcated Fitting and a steel binding ferrule, ideal for underground mining. They are used on Eimco chock moving machines in longwall mining operations, commonly seen in China. The sling is designed to elevate the counterweights for large cranes. Different sizes are created with Superflex Strops connected to a masterlink, while a unique slider link ensures the sling is securely wrapped around the bollards. Available up to 26.6 tonne. 35
NEW & REPURPOSED RUBBER AND BLASTING MATS 36
BLASTING MATS Designed and constructed by Andromeda Industries, our ‘Blastmats’ are made from recycled mining conveyor belting combined with a specialty designed eyelet system. Sizes Available: 2000mm x 1500mm 3000mm x 3000mm 6000mm x 3000mm Blastmats compact design allows mats to be rolled tightly for efficient transport and shipping. Flush rivet fixings minimise abrasion during transport. The Blastmats (picture 3) were utilized as a blast curtain in an underground bypass project. Instead of being laid flat, they were hung up, a method that was also proven to be effective. During underground mining activities, Blastmats are placed on the ground to minimize the dispersion of rock fragments above the surface. These mats, made from durable rubber strips woven together, form a robust and resilient product designed to absorb the impact of multiple mining blasts. The standard format, crafted for effortless lifting, comes equipped with 4 fiber rope handles with a PVC covering for convenient handling. Additionally, the larger Blastmats feature Andromeda’s Superflex steel slings, which adhere to relevant Australian Standards. Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 37
NEW & REPURPOSED RUBBER 38 Andromeda Industries rubber belt division is a top supplier of recycled rubber belts and new rubber matting products in Australia. Our focus is on repurposing used mining conveyor belts to reduce the environmental impact of hard-to-dispose materials. Our on-site manufacturing produces a range of products from unused conveyor belt rolls. These versatile products are distributed to various sectors as they serve multiple purposes and offer solutions for various tasks. Our rubber division offers a variety of products suitable for the transport, construction, livestock, equine, and environmental sectors, with over 100 different applications. Transport & Construction The transport and construction sectors demand sturdy and resilient products due to the heavy-duty nature of the work involved. Items like Heavy Load Safety Mats, Woven Fenner Rubber, and Splitbelt are commonly utilized in these environments. Heavy Load Safety Mats are specifically created to line the trucks' loading ramps. They offer a non-slip surface for loading heavy machinery, safeguarding the truck's surface from damage and wear. Sizes available: 2300mm x 600mm - Two handles each end 2300mm x 700mm - Three handles each end Envirobelt40 serves as an excellent solution for enabling vehicular or machinery access on wet, slippery, or loose gravel surfaces. It provides a solution for erosion control and is frequently utilized on construction sites that require vehicle access on various surface conditions. Vehicle Access
NEW & REPURPOSED RUBBER Take a look at our full range 39 Our new ute matting is exceptionally robust, sturdy, and designed to last, making it ideal for work vehicles and utes. Whether you're transporting heavy equipment, tools, or materials, our matting provides a reliable surface that can withstand the toughest conditions. The non-slip texture ensures that your cargo remains secure during transit, reducing the risk of damage. Ute Matting Our rubber products have been used in railway construction, specifically as a shock mat as shown on the right. The durability of this product allows it to absorb the force on the railway, minimizing stress and wear on the tracks. Splitbelt as Shock Mats Our rubber matting products play a significant role in the equine and livestock sectors, with a wide range of applications. These mats are commonly found in arenas, cattle yards, stables, and various other settings. Equine & Livestock Staytight Cattle Cable Manufactured on-site along with our other wire rope products is our Staytight Cattle Cable. This is a heavy duty fencing cable with a helical twist which allows for recoil when struck by livestock. Available in 6.5mm, 8.5mm & 10mm.
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