Spelter Terminations

Reuse of Crosby Spelter Sockets and Buttons Appendix C, American Petroleum Institute (API)
Recommended Practice 9B (RP9B), 11th Edition,
Crosby allows the reuse of sockets and buttons so long
September, 2002 or ISO17558:2006 Steel Wire
as recommended procedures are followed.
Ropes Socketing Procedures – Molten Metal and
The following are general guidelines for the reuse of Resin Socketing.
Crosby 416/417 Spelter Sockets and Crosby 427 Spelter 2. Some standards (API, ISO, BSI) recommend
Buttons. The use and inspection of used spelter sockets preheating of the zinc spelter socket/button before
and buttons is the responsibility of the user. pouring. This temperature shall not exceed 850°F
Procedure for Removing Spelter Cone (450°C).
1. Cut the rope close (1/2”) to the nose end of the 3. Resin spelter sockets/buttons shall follow the
socket/button and press the cone out of the basket of procedure outlined by the resin manufacturer (See
the socket. WIRELOCK®, Pages 73-77).
2. We do not recommend the use of heat to remove Proof Testing
the spelter cone for metallurgical, medical and We recommend the socketed assembly be proof tested
environmental reasons. at two (2) times the Working Load Limit (2 x WLL)
A. However, if this is the only means available for assigned to the socketed assembly.
removing the zinc cone, care should be taken not
to exceed 850°F (450°C) surface temperature. STANDARD CONSIDERATIONS
The preferred method would be a slow heat in a ASME B30.9
temperature controlled oven. If a torch (rosebud)
is used, the heat spot shall be monitored with a All slings terminated with sockets shall be proof loaded.
tempil stick or a temperature indicator to prevent The proof load shall be a minimum of 2 and a maximum
localized heating from exceeding the 850°F of 2.5 times the single leg vertical hitch rated load. The
(450°C) limit. proof load should be that specified by the wire rope or
fitting manufacturer’s recommendation provided that it
B. To remove a WIRELOCK® cone, heat the surface is within the above specified proof load range. When
of the socket/button to 350°F (177°C). Do not sockets are used in sling assemblies the minimum
exceed the 850°F (450°C) limit for any localized
recommended design factor is 5.
hot spot. Leave for 5-10 minutes, then drive the
cone out with a hammer and drift. ASME B30.5
Selection of Sockets and Buttons for Reuse Cranes require that boom pendants terminated with
sockets be proof tested. When sockets are used in boom
1. Use only sockets/buttons that do not show
pendant lines, the minimum recommended design factor
discoloration from excessive heating or any signs
is 3.
of welding.
2. Select only sockets/buttons that have been cleaned See OSHA and ASME for full information.
and have passed a Magnetic Particle Inspection by
a qualified technician (Level II ASNT-SNT-TC-1A-88)
per ASTM E709. Acceptance criteria shall be per
ASTM E125, Types II-VIII, Degree 1. No cracks
are acceptable.
3. Select only sockets/buttons that do not show any
signs of overloading or wear on the socket or pin, (ie.
elongated pin holes, undersized pins, etc.).
4. Select sockets/buttons that are free from nicks,
gouges and abrasions. Indications my be repaired by
lightly grinding until surfaces are smooth, provided
they do not reduce the dimensions by more than 10%
of the nominal catalog dimension.
5. Select sockets/buttons that are not distorted, bent
or deformed.
Note: Sockets/Buttons having any of the
indications as outlined above (1-5) shall not
be reused.
Procedures For Speltering Sockets & Buttons
1. The proper procedure for speltering sockets can be
found in the Wire Rope User’s Manual, 3rd Edition,

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 Crosby® Spelter Sockets
Speltering Methods for G&S 416
and 417 Sockets
Crosby Spelter Sockets are available in both the closed
and open design. These types of poured sockets are
generally used as a straight tension member. They
are commonly used on crane boom pendant lines
and applications that require an anchoring system to
be connected mechanically to a structure, such as on
bridges and roof systems. They are also occasionally
used on crane hoist lines to connect to a crane block or
overhaul ball.
Efficiency
When properly fabricated, all Crosby Spelter Sockets
have a termination efficiency of 100 percent based on Socketing using Zinc Spelter Material:
the minimum breaking force of the wire rope (see Seizing, cleaning, brooming and preparation of
table on page 58). the wire rope, and pouring of zinc is to be carried
Ratings for Crosby Spelter Sockets are based on out in accordance with recommendations of the
recommended use with 6 x 7, 6 x 19, or 6 x 36, IPS or Wire Rope User’s Manual, 3rd Edition, Appendix C,
XIP (EIP), XXIP (EEIP), RRL, FC, or IWRC wire rope. American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended
Strand constructed with minimal number of wires Practice 9B (RP9B), 11th Edition, September, 2002 or
(e.g. 1 x 7) requires special consideration that socket ISO17558:2006 Steel Wire Ropes Socketing Procedures
basket be five (5) times the strand diameter or fifty (50) – Molten Metal and Resin Socketing.
times the wire diameter, whichever is the greater. Before operation of the wire rope assembly, it is
recommended that all poured sockets, whether with
Before using any Crosby fitting with any other zinc or resin, be proof loaded to seat the cone.
type lay, construction or grade of wire rope, it is Reuse of Crosby Spelter Sockets and Buttons
recommended that the termination be destructive Crosby allows the reuse of sockets so long as
tested and documented to prove the adequacy of recommended procedures are followed.
the assembly to be manufactured.
Refer to Page 59 for recommended procedures for
reuse of Crosby Spelter Sockets.
Installation Information
STANDARD CONSIDERATIONS
General Overview
ASME B30.9
1. The spelter socket is attached by inserting the end
of the wire rope into the narrow end of the cone All slings terminated with sockets shall be proof loaded.
shaped socket. The proof load shall be a minimum of 2 and a maximum
of 2-1/2 times the single leg vertical hitch rated load.
2. Before pouring the socket, the wire must be broomed
The proof load should be that specified by the wire rope
and properly cleaned. Once the socket and wire
or fitting manufacturer’s recommendation provided that
rope are properly prepared, the broomed wire rope is
it is within the above specified proof load range. When
pulled into the socket cavity.
sockets are used in sling assemblies the minimum
3. The socket cavity is then poured with molten zinc, or recommended design factor is 5.
more commonly, an epoxy resin called WIRELOCK®.
ASME B30.5
4. The socket must then be allowed to cure based on
zinc/resin manufacturer’s recommendations. Cranes require that boom pendants terminated with
sockets be proof tested. When sockets are used in
5. Assembly length is measured from center line of pins
boom pendant lines, the minimum recommended
for both open and closed sockets.
design factor is 3.
Specific Instructions See OSHA and ASME for full information.
Socketing Using WIRELOCK® Resin Material:
Seizing, cleaning, brooming and preparation of wire rope
and pouring of WIRELOCK® is to be carried out per
instructions provided in the Wire Rope End Terminations
User’s Manual (see pages 73-77 in this document), and
WIRELOCK® Warnings and Application Instructions
located on the WIRELOCK® Product or in the Crosby®
General Catalog.

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 Open Spelter Sockets
• Forged steel sockets through 1-1/2”, cast alloy steel 1-5/8”
G-416 / S-416 through 4”.
• Spelter socket terminations have an efficiency rating of
100%, based on the catalog strength of wire rope. Ratings
are based on recommended use with 6 x 7, 6 x 19, or 6 x 36,
IPS or XIP (EIP), XXIP (EEIP), RRL, FC, or IWRC wire rope.
Strand constructed with minimal number of wires (e.g. 1 x 7)
requires special consideration that socket basket be five (5)
times the strand diameter or fifty (50) times the wire diameter,
whichever is the greater.

Open grooved sockets meet the

performance requirements of Federal
Specification RR-S-550D, Type A, except
for those provisions required of the
contractor. For additional information,
see Crosby General Catalog.

NOTICE: All cast steel sockets 1-5/8” and larger are magnetic particle inspected and ultrasonic inspected. Proof testing
available on special order.
Drawing illustrates one groove used on sockets 1/4” through 3/4”. Sizes 7/8” through 1-1/2” use 2 grooves. Sizes 1-5/8” and
larger use 3 grooves.

G-416 / S-416 Open Spelter Sockets

Dimensions
Rope Dia. Structural Ultimate Stock No. Weight (in.)
Strand Dia. Load G-416 S-416 Each
(in.) (mm) (in.) (t) Galv. S.C. (lbs.) A C D F G H J L M N
1/4 6-7 — 4.5 1039619 1039628 1.10 4.56 .75 .69 .38 .69 1.56 2.25 1.56 1.31 .36
5/16-3/8 8-10 — 12 1039637 1039646 1.30 4.84 .81 .81 .50 .81 1.69 2.25 1.75 1.50 .44
7/16-1/2 11-13 — 20 1039655 1039664 2.25 5.56 1.00 1.00 .56 .94 1.88 2.50 2.00 1.88 .50
9/16-5/8 14-16 1/2 27 1039673 1039682 3.60 6.75 1.25 1.19 .69 1.13 2.25 3.00 2.50 2.25 .56
3/4 18 9/16-5/8 43 1039691 1039708 5.83 7.94 1.50 1.38 .81 1.25 2.62 3.50 3.00 2.62 .62
7/8 20-22 11/16-3/4 55 1039717 1039726 9.65 9.25 1.75 1.63 .94 1.50 3.25 4.00 3.50 3.13 .80
1 24-26 13/16-7/8 78 1039735 1039744 15.50 10.56 2.00 2.00 1.13 1.75 3.75 4.50 4.00 3.75 .88
1-1/8 28-30 15/16-1 92 1039753 1039762 21.50 11.81 2.25 2.25 1.25 2.00 4.12 5.00 4.62 4.12 1.00
1-1/4 - 1-3/8 32-35 1-1/16 - 1-1/8 136 1039771 1039780 31.00 13.19 2.50 2.50 1.50 2.25 4.75 5.50 5.00 4.75 1.13
1-1/2 38 1-3/16 - 1-1/4 170 1039799 1039806 47.25 15.12 3.00 2.75 1.63 2.75 5.25 6.00 6.00 5.38 1.19
* 1-5/8 * 40-42 1-5/16 - 1-3/8 188 1039815 1039824 55.00 16.25 3.00 3.00 1.75 3.00 5.50 6.50 6.50 5.75 1.31
* 1-3/4 - 1-7/8 * 44-48 1-7/16 - 1-5/8 268 1039833 1039842 82.00 18.25 3.50 3.50 2.00 3.13 6.38 7.50 7.00 6.50 1.56
* 2 - 2-1/8 * 50-54 1-11/16 - 1-3/4 291 1039851 1039860 129.00 21.50 4.00 3.75 2.25 3.75 7.38 8.50 9.00 7.00 1.81
* 2-1/4 - 2-3/8 * 56-60 1-13/16 - 1-7/8 360 1039879 1039888 167.00 23.50 4.50 4.25 2.50 4.00 8.25 9.00 10.00 7.75 2.13
* 2-1/2 - 2-5/8 * 64-67 1-15/16 - 2-1/8 424 1041633 1041642 252.00 25.50 5.00 4.75 2.88 4.50 9.25 9.75 10.75 8.50 2.38
* 2-3/4 - 2-7/8 * 70-73 2-3/16 - 2-7/16 511 1041651 1041660 315.00 27.25 5.25 5.00 3.12 4.88 10.50 11.00 11.00 9.00 2.88
* 3 - 3-1/8 * 75-80 2-1/2 - 2-5/8 563 1041679 1041688 380.00 29.00 5.75 5.25 3.38 5.25 11.12 12.00 11.25 9.50 3.00
* 3-1/4 - 3-3/8 * 82-86 2-3/4 - 2-7/8 722 1041697 1041704 434.00 30.88 6.25 5.50 3.62 5.75 11.88 13.00 11.75 10.00 3.12
* 3-1/2 - 3-5/8 * 88-92 3 - 3-1/8 779 1041713 1041722 563.00 33.25 6.75 6.00 3.88 6.50 12.38 14.00 12.50 10.75 3.25
* 3-3/4 - 4 * 94-102 — 875 1041731 1041740 783.00 36.25 7.50 7.00 4.25 7.25 13.62 15.00 13.50 12.50 3.50
* Cast Alloy Steel.

NOTE: Available with bolt, nut and cotter. Contact Crosby for more information.

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 Closed Spelter Sockets
• Forged steel sockets through 1-1/2”, cast alloy steel 1-5/8”
G-417 / S-417 through 4”.
• Spelter socket terminations have an efficiency rating of
100%, based on the catalog strength of wire rope. Ratings
are based on the recommended use with 6 x 7, 6 x 19 or 6 x
36, IPS or XIP (EIP) , XXIP (EEIP), RRL, FC or IWRC wire
rope. Strand constructed with minimal number of wires (e.g.
1 x 7) requires special consideration that socket basket be
five (5) times the strand diameter or fifty (50) times the wire
diameter, whichever is the greater.

Closed grooved sockets meet the

performance requirements of Federal
Specification RR-S-550D, Type B, except
for those provisions required of the
contractor. For additional information,
see Crosby General Catalog.

NOTICE: All cast steel sockets 1-5/8” and larger are magnetic particle inspected and ultrasonic inspected. Proof testing
available on special order.
Drawing illustrates one groove used on sockets 1/4” through 3/4”. Sizes 7/8” through 1-1/2” use 2 grooves. Sizes 1-5/8” and
larger use 3 grooves.

G-417 / S-417 Closed Spelter Sockets

Dimensions
Rope Dia. Structural Ultimate Stock No. Weight (in.)
Strand Dia. Load G-417 S-417 Each
(in.) (mm) (in.) (t) Galv. S.C. (lbs.) A B C D* F G H J K L
1/4 6-7 — 4.50 1039897 1039904 .50 4.50 .50 1.50 .88 .38 .69 1.56 2.25 .50 1.75
5/16 - 3/8 8-10 — 12.0 1039913 1039922 .75 4.94 .62 1.69 .97 .50 .81 1.69 2.25 .69 2.06
7/16 - 1/2 11-13 — 20.0 1039931 1039940 1.50 5.50 .69 2.00 1.16 .56 .94 2.00 2.50 .88 2.31
9/16 - 5/8 14-16 1/2 30.8 1039959 1039968 2.50 6.31 .81 2.63 1.41 .69 1.12 2.38 3.00 1.00 2.50
3/4 18 9/16 - 5/8 43.5 1039977 1039986 4.25 7.62 1.06 3.00 1.66 .88 1.25 2.75 3.50 1.25 3.06
7/8 20-22 11/16 - 3/4 65.3 1039995 1040000 7.25 8.75 1.25 3.63 1.94 1.00 1.50 3.25 4.00 1.50 3.50
1 24-26 13/16 - 7/8 81.6 1040019 1040028 10.50 9.88 1.38 4.13 2.30 1.13 1.75 3.75 4.50 1.75 4.00
1-1/8 28-30 15/16 -1 100 1040037 1040046 14.25 11.00 1.50 4.50 2.56 1.25 2.00 4.13 5.00 2.00 4.50
1-1/4 -1-3/8 32-35 1-1/16 -1-1/8 136 1040055 1040064 19.75 12.12 1.63 5.00 2.81 1.50 2.25 4.75 5.50 2.25 5.00
1-1/2 38 1-3/16 - 1-1/4 170 1040073 1040082 29.20 13.94 1.94 5.38 3.19 1.63 2.75 5.25 6.00 2.50 6.00
† 1-5/8 † 40-42 1-5/16 - 1-3/8 188 1040091 1040108 36.00 15.13 2.13 5.75 3.25 1.75 3.00 5.50 6.50 2.75 6.50
† 1-3/4 - 1-7/8 † 44-48 1-7/16 - 1-5/8 268 1040117 1040126 57.25 17.25 2.19 6.75 3.75 2.00 3.13 6.38 7.50 3.00 7.56
† 2 - 2-1/8 † 50-54 1-11/16 - 1-3/4 309 1040135 1040144 79.00 19.87 2.44 7.63 4.38 2.25 3.75 7.38 8.50 3.25 8.81
† 2-1/4 - 2-3/8 † 56-60 1-13/16 - 1-7/8 360 1040153 1040162 105.00 21.50 2.75 8.50 5.00 2.63 4.13 8.25 9.00 3.63 9.75
† 2-1/2 - 2-5/8 † 64-67 1-15/16 - 2-1/8 424 1041759 1041768 140.00 23.50 3.12 9.50 5.50 2.88 4.50 9.25 9.75 4.00 10.62
† 2-3/4 - 2-7/8 † 70-73 2-3/16 - 2-7/16 549 1041777 1041786 220.00 25.38 3.12 10.75 6.25 3.12 4.88 10.19 11.00 4.88 11.25
† 3 - 3-1/8 † 75-80 2-1/2 - 2-5/8 656 1041795 1041802 276.00 27.12 3.37 11.50 6.75 3.38 5.25 11.50 12.00 5.25 11.75
† 3-1/4 - 3-3/8 † 82-86 2-3/4 - 2-7/8 750 1041811 1041820 313.00 29.25 4.00 12.25 7.25 3.62 5.75 12.25 13.00 5.75 12.25
† 3-1/2 - 3-5/8 † 88-92 3 - 3-1/8 820 1041839 1041848 400.00 31.00 4.00 13.00 7.75 3.88 6.31 13.00 14.00 6.25 13.00
† 3-3/4 - 4 † 94 - 102 — 1005 1041857 1041866 542.00 33.25 4.25 14.25 8.50 4.25 7.25 14.25 15.00 7.00 14.00
* Diameter of pin must not exceed pin used on companion 416 Socket. Reference adjacent page “D” dimension.
† Cast Alloy Steel.

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 Crosby® Mooring Sockets
Speltering Methods for G-517
Mooring Sockets
Crosby Mooring Sockets are designed to be used in
marine applications where attachment to shackles and
connecting links is required.
Efficiency
When properly fabricated, all Crosby Mooring Sockets
have a termination efficiency of 100 percent based on
the minimum breaking force of the wire rope (see
table on page 58).
Ratings for Crosby Mooring Sockets are based on
recommended use with 6 x 7, 6 x 19, or 6 x 36, IPS or
XIP (EIP), XXIP (EEIP), RRL, FC, or IWRC wire rope.
Socketing Using Zinc Spelter Material:
Strand constructed with minimal number of wires
(e.g. 1 x 7) requires special consideration that socket Seizing, cleaning, brooming and preparation of
basket be five (5) times the strand diameter or fifty (50) the wire rope, and pouring of zinc is to be carried
times the wire diameter, whichever is the greater. out in accordance with recommendations of the
Wire Rope User’s Manual, 3rd Edition, Appendix C,
Before using any Crosby fitting with any other type lay, American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended
construction or grade of wire rope, it is recommended Practice 9B (RP9B), 11th Edition, September, 2002 or
that the termination be destructive tested and ISO17558:2006 Steel Wire Ropes Socketing Procedures
documented to prove the adequacy of the assembly to – Molten Metal and Resin Socketing.
be manufactured.
Before operation of the wire rope assembly, it is
Installation Information recommended that all poured sockets, whether with
zinc or resin, be proof loaded to seat the cone.
General Overview
1. The socket is attached by inserting the end of Reuse of Crosby Mooring Sockets
the wire rope into the narrow end of the cone Crosby allows the reuse of sockets so long as
shaped socket. recommended procedures are followed.
2. Before pouring the socket, the wire must be broomed Refer to Page 59 for recommended procedures for
and properly cleaned. Once the socket and wire reuse of Crosby Spelter Sockets.
rope are properly prepared, the broomed wire rope is
pulled into the socket cavity. Key Facts About Wire Rope Spelter Sockets:
3. The socket cavity is then poured with molten zinc, or 1. Design of bail allows for easy connection to shackles
more commonly, WIRELOCK® resin. and other connecting links.
4. The socket must then be allowed to cure based on 2. Socket design utilizes features to keep cone
zinc/resin manufacturer’s recommendations. from rotating.
5. Assembly length is measured from center line of pins
for both open and closed sockets.
Specific Instructions
Socketing Using WIRELOCK® Resin Material:
Seizing, cleaning, brooming and preparation of wire
rope and pouring of WIRELOCK® is to be carried out
per instructions provided in the pages 73-77 in this
document, and WIRELOCK® Warnings and Application
Instructions located on the WIRELOCK® Product or in
the Crosby® General Catalog.

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 Mooring Sockets
• Wide range of sizes available:
G-517
• 1-1/4” thru 4” wireline
• “M-Line” socket terminations have a 100% efficiency rating, based
on the catalog strength of the wire rope. Ratings are based on
recommended use with 6 x 7, 6 x 19, or 6 x 36, IPS or XIP (EIP), XXIP
(EEIP), RRL, FC, or IWRC wire rope. Strand constructed with minimal
number of wires (e.g. 1 x 7) requires special consideration that socket
basket be five (5) times the strand diameter or fifty (50) times the wire
diameter, whichever is the greater.
• Galvanized finish.
• Designed for today’s higher strength classes of wire rope.
• Design of bail allows for easy connection to shackles and other
connecting links.
• Socket design utilizes features to keep cone from rotating.

NOTICE: All Cast Mooring Sockets are Individually Magnetic Particle Inspected and Ultrasonic Inspected.

G-517 “M-Line” Mooring Sockets

Wire Rope Ultimate Weight Dimensions
Size Load G-517 Each (in.)
(in.) (mm) (t) Stock No. (lbs.) A B C D E F G H
1-1/4 - 1-3/8 32-35 113 1004943 17 1.63 3.09 3.63 4.45 1.44 5.13 10.89 1.53
1-1/2 - 1-5/8 38-41 136 1004961 30 1.95 3.69 4.32 5.43 1.60 6.31 13.00 1.81
1-3/4 - 1-7/8 44-48 181 1004989 43 2.23 4.16 4.53 6.30 1.84 7.22 14.11 2.09
2 - 2-1/8 50-54 227 1005002 57 2.50 4.75 5.26 7.02 2.09 8.25 16.02 2.24
2-1/4 - 2-3/8 57-60 277 1005020 76 2.78 5.25 5.78 7.72 2.31 9.16 17.90 2.62
2-1/2 - 2-5/8 64-67 363 1005048 106 3.05 5.88 6.71 8.53 2.69 10.13 19.89 2.66
2-3/4 - 2-7/8 70-73 454 1005066 138 3.33 6.50 7.13 9.35 3.00 11.09 21.63 2.98
3 - 3-1/8 76-79 544 1005084 193 3.50 7.25 7.74 10.30 3.25 12.31 23.50 3.24
3-1/4 - 3-3/8 82-86 635 1005105 229 3.81 7.62 8.80 10.94 3.50 13.13 25.75 3.43
3-1/2 - 3-5/8 88-92 735 1005123 279 4.15 8.00 9.06 11.72 3.69 13.96 27.70 4.12
3-3/4 - 4 95-102 907 1005141 384 4.39 8.75 10.50 12.91 3.69 15.88 30.13 4.46

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 Crosby® Button Sockets
Speltering Methods for SB-427
Button Sockets
Crosby Button Sockets are designed to terminate
all types of running ropes used on mobile cranes, to
connect hoist line.
Efficiency
When properly fabricated, all Crosby Button Sockets
have a termination efficiency of 100 percent based on
the minimum breaking force of the wire rope (see
table on page 58).
Ratings for Crosby Button Sockets are based on
recommended use with 6 x 7, 6 x 19, or 6 x 36, IPS or
XIP (EIP), XXIP (EEIP), RRL, FC, or IWRC wire rope.

Before using any Crosby fitting with any other

type lay, construction or grade of wire rope, it is
recommended that the termination be destructive
tested and documented to prove the adequacy of
the assembly to be manufactured.

Installation Information
Install button on the rope so that the live end of the Before operation of the wire rope assembly, it is
rope extends out of small diameter of the button. recommended that all poured sockets, whether with
Broomed end of rope should be inserted to the “MAX zinc or resin, be proof loaded to seat the cone.
FILL” line marked on the button to ensure correct length Reuse of Crosby Button Sockets
of engagement with socketing material and allow
installation of pulling eye. Crosby allows the reuse of sockets so long as
recommended procedures are followed.
Socketing Using WIRELOCK® Resin Material: Refer to Page 59 for recommended procedures for
Seizing, cleaning, brooming and preparation of wire reuse of Crosby Spelter Sockets.
rope and pouring of WIRELOCK® is to be carried out
per instructions provided in the pages 73-77 in this Key Facts About Wire Rope Button Sockets:
document, and WIRELOCK® Warnings and Application 1. Can be used to terminate high performance, rotation
Instructions located on the WIRELOCK® Product or in resistant ropes and standard 6 strand ropes.
the Crosby® General Catalog. 2. Easy to install assembly utilizes Crosby®
Socketing using Zinc Spelter Material: WIRELOCK® socketing compound.
Seizing, cleaning, brooming and preparation of the 3. Sockets and buttons are reusable.
wire rope, and pouring of zinc is to be carried out in 4. Replacement buttons and sockets are available.
accordance with recommendations of Appendix C, or 5. Locking feature available to prevent rotation of rope.
other approved procedures. 6. Button contains cap with eye that can be attached to,
and used to pull rope during reeving process.

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 Button Spelter Sockets
• Available in six (6) sizes from 1/2” to 1-1/2”, (13mm - 38mm).
SB-427
• Button Spelter terminations have a 100% efficiency rating,
based on the catalog strength of the wire rope.
• Designed for use with mobile cranes. Can be used to
terminate high performance, rotation resistant ropes, and
standard six (6) strand ropes.
• Easy to install assembly utilizes Crosby® WIRELOCK®
socketing compound.
• Sockets and buttons are reusable.
• Replacement buttons and sockets are available.
• Locking feature available to prevent rotation of rope.
• Button contains cap with eye that can be attached to, and
used to pull rope during reeving process.

SB-427 Button Spelter Sockets

Wire Rope SB-427 Ultimate Weight Socket Button Dimensions
Size Stock Load Each Only Only (in.)
(in.) (mm) No. (t) (lbs.) Stock No. Stock No. A B C D E F J K L M
1/2 - 5/8 13-16 1052005 27 6.1 1052107 1052309 7.94 3.23 1.28 1.19 1.22 .57 1.50 3.50 .25 2.93
5/8 - 3/4 16-19 1052014 45 10.3 1052116 1052318 9.44 3.88 1.53 1.38 1.44 .66 1.75 4.28 .38 3.43
3/4 - 7/8 19-22 1052023 57 17.1 1052125 1052327 10.81 4.41 1.78 1.62 1.69 .75 2.06 4.78 .38 3.96
7/8 - 1 22-26 1052032 82 29.2 1052134 1052336 12.88 5.48 2.03 2.00 2.00 .89 2.44 5.62 .62 4.52
1-1/8 - 1-1/4 28-32 1052041 136 46.0 1052143 1052345 14.90 5.68 2.53 2.25 2.50 1.11 2.94 7.08 .75 5.72
1-3/8 - 1-1/2 35-38 1052050 161 78.0 1052152 1052354 18.06 7.17 3.03 2.75 2.75 1.24 3.62 8.08 .75 6.76

SB-427TB (Bolt, Nut and Cotter Pin)

Wire Rope SB-427 Ultimate Weight Socket Button Dimensions
Size Stock Load Each Only Only (in.)
(in.) (mm) No. (t) (lbs.) Stock No. Stock No. A B C D E F J K L M
1/2 - 5/8 13-16 1052406 27 6.1 1052107 1052309 7.94 3.23 1.28 1.19 1.22 .57 1.50 3.50 .25 2.93
5/8 - 3/4 16-19 1052415 45 10.3 1052116 1052318 9.44 3.88 1.53 1.38 1.44 .66 1.75 4.28 .38 3.43
3/4 - 7/8 19-22 1052424 57 17.1 1052125 1052327 10.81 4.41 1.78 1.62 1.69 .75 2.06 4.78 .38 3.96
7/8 - 1 22-26 1052433 82 29.2 1052134 1052336 12.88 5.48 2.03 2.00 2.00 .89 2.44 5.62 .62 4.52
1-1/8 - 1-1/4 28-32 1052442 136 46.0 1052143 1052345 14.90 5.68 2.53 2.25 2.50 1.11 2.94 7.08 .75 5.72
1-3/8 - 1-1/2 35-38 1052451 161 78.0 1052152 1052354 18.06 7.17 3.03 2.75 2.75 1.24 3.62 8.08 .75 6.76

Wirelock Requirements
Wire Rope WIRELOCK® WIRELOCK®
Size Required WIRELOCK® Kit Size
(in.) (mm) (cc) Stock No. (cc)
1/2 - 5/8 13-16 35 1039602 100
5/8 - 3/4 16-19 60 1039602 100
3/4 - 7/8 19-22 100 1039602 100
7/8 - 1 22-26 140 1039602* 100
1-1/8 - 1-1/4 28-32 250 1039604 250
1-3/8 - 1-1/2 35-38 420 1039606 500
* 2 kits required.

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 Button Spelter Sockets
CROSBY® SPELTER BUTTON SB-427B
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Reuse of Crosby® Spelter Buttons:

The following are general guidelines for the reuse of
a Crosby® SB-427B Button. The use and inspection of
used buttons are the responsibility of the user.
Procedure For Removing Spelter Cone
• Cut the rope close (½”) to the nose end of the button
and press the cone out of the button.
• For metallurgical, medical and environmental
reasons, we do not recommend the use of heat to
This procedure is provided to give instructions for remove the spelter cone.
installation of wire rope into the Crosby® SB-427B • However, if this is the only means available for
Spelter Button using WIRELOCK® socketing material removing the zinc cone, care should be taken not
or zinc socketing material. Additionally, instructions to exceed 850°F (450°C) surface temperature.
regarding the reuse of spelter buttons are included. The preferred method would be a slow heat in a
The spelter button is part of a socket assembly that temperature controlled oven. If a torch (rosebud)
includes a socket basket, pin, cotter pin and button. If is used, the heat spot shall be monitored with a
there are any questions regarding these instructions, tempil stick or a temperature indicator to prevent
please contact The Crosby Group LLC at localized heating from exceeding the 850°F
(918) 834-4611 and request technical assistance. (450°C) limit.
NOTE: Many high performance ropes require special • To remove a WIRELOCK® cone, heat the surface
attention to prevent rope damage during cutting, seizing of the button to 350˚F (177°C). Do not exceed
and brooming in preparation for the speltering operation. the 850˚F (450°C) limit for any localized hot spot.
Attention to the special instructions is required to insure Leave for 5-10 minutes, then drive the cone out
proper termination efficiency. Consult rope manufacturer with a hammer and drift.
for specific details. Selection of Buttons For Reuse
Installation: • Use only buttons that:
Install button on the rope so that the live end of the rope • Do not show discoloration from excessive heating.
extends out of small diameter of the button. Broomed • Do not show any signs of welding.
end of rope should be inserted to the “MAX FILL”
line marked on the button to ensure correct length of • Select only buttons that have been cleaned and
engagement with socketing material. have passed a Magnetic Particle Inspection by a
qualified technician (Level II ASNT-SNT-TC-1A-88)
Socketing Using WIRELOCK® per ASTM E709. Acceptance criteria shall be per
Resin Material: ASTM E125, Types II-VIII, Degree 1. No cracks
are acceptable.
Seizing, cleaning, brooming and preparation of wire rope
and pouring of WIRELOCK® is to be carried out per • Select only buttons that do not show any signs of
instructions provided in the WIRELOCK® Technical Data overloading or wear.
Manual, and WIRELOCK® Warnings and Application • Select buttons that are free from nicks, gouges and
Instructions located on the WIRELOCK® Product or in the abrasions. Indications may be repaired by lightly
Crosby® General Catalog. grinding until surfaces are smooth, provided they
do not reduce the dimensions by more then 10% of
Socketing Using Zinc Spelter Material: the nominal catalog dimension.
Seizing, cleaning, brooming and preparation of the
• Select buttons that are not distorted, bent
wire rope, and pouring of zinc is to be carried out in
or deformed.
accordance with recommendations of the Wire Rope
User’s Manual, 3rd Edition, Appendix C, or other NOTE: Buttons having any of the indications as
approved procedures. outlined above shall not be reused.
Before operation of the wire rope assembly, it is
recommended that all poured sockets, whether with zinc
or resin, be proof loaded to seat the cone.

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