Wire Rope Safety Factor Calculator
Safety Factor Calculator
Written by Mark Elmy
mtrans92@wmconnect.com
melmy@rubytuesday.com
Welcome to the wire rope safety factor calculator. This script will calculate a safety factor for a wire rope with a specified size. If the diameter of the rope is unknown, select unknown for the diameter and a safety factor and rope diameter wil be calculated for you. Hit 'Start' to continue.
WIRE ROPE DESIGN FACTOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS PER OSHA 1910.179, ANSI Z241.2,
ANSI/ASME B30.2, AND CMAA #70:
MOLTEN MATERIAL HANDLING HOIST, 8:1
GENERAL DUTY NON-MOLTEN MATERIAL HANDLING HOIST, 5:1
This program has been produced for Pro Crane Services Inc., its customers,
and clients. Any distribution of this software by outside sources is strictly
forbidden!
Disclaimer
This program provides information to personnel involved with wire rope used for hoisting applications. It is not intended, nor should it be construed, that the information contained herein take precedence over any regulations and requirements, Federal, State, or local, OEM, or other ruling body. It remains the responsibility of the user of this information to properly use the information contained herein.
Pro Crane Services assumes no liability for the use of this program nor its results. Pro Crane Services makes no warranty whatsoever in connection with this information, and implies no merchantability or fitness for any particular use. Further, Pro Crane Services shall not be liable in tort or otherwise, whether based on negligence, strict liability, or any other theory of liability, for any action or failure to act in connection with this information and suggestions. Users of this program are expressly advised their application of the information derived is entirely their own responsibility.