Splicing FAQ

Please take a look at our splicing instructions for the ferrules ZEN 13411-3 (cylindrical) and ZEN 13411-3 Type C (conical).

Single layer, rotation resistant and parallel-closed stranded ropes conforming to EN 12385-4, stranded ropes conforming to EN 12385-5, spiral strand ropes conforming to EN 12385-10 and cable-laid ropes as specified in EN 13414-3. The maximum rope grade specified in the standard is 1960 N/mm². The types of rope lay shall be Ordinary or Lang lay.

Most likely, the ferrule is positioned too far into the conical part of the swaging dies. Please note our splicing instructions.

The correct allocation of rope and ferrule depends on the ferrule type and wire rope details. Please take a look at our splicing charts that you can find on the product pages of our ferrules.

NO! The aluminium ferrule would dissolve over time due to galvanic corrosion. Please use stainless steel or copper ferrules.

NO! Swaging dies for aluminium and copper ferrules have cutting edges for the excess material. These cuttting edges would be damaged if you use them for steel or stainless steel. Furthermore, these swaging dies have a different degree of hardness. Besides this general rule, you need special swaging dies for some of our ferrules due to a special diameter or shape after swaging.

Yes, please contact us.

The C-shape improves the accessability and this leads to a faster production cycle.

Thanks to the fact that the piston comes from above, the workpiece remains in position during the swaging process and the seals are protected against dirt. In addition to that, the working height of our 2000t/4000t swagers is reduced and that makes ground works or a platform around the machine unneccessary.

Swaging presses operate with high hydraulic pressure. Depending on the use of the machine, we recommend an annual inspection. Please contact us.

Yes, please contact us.

This indicates a loss of oil pressure and may have various causes. Please contact us.

These test beds are specially designed for non-destructive and destructive testing of wire ropes, fiber ropes, webbing slings, chains, shackles and other lifting devices etc. according to EN 12385 and EN 2307.

Various manual and automated test programs are available, including: Standard strength test, Strength testing with load holding, Destruction test according to EN12385 and EN 2307 (fiber cables), Cyclic life tests

No, our tensile testing machines can perform break tests up to 100% of their capacity.

Yes! The measurement data of the test are stored and can be processed as raw data in the EXCEL format at any time via a network or USB interface. The test report is automatically output in PDF format and is optionally available in German or English (other languages on request).

In accordance with EN ISO 7500-1, the machine should be calibrated every 12 months at the latest or when a major repair took place. We offer worldwide calibration service up to 6MN. Please contact us.

Yes, besides the annual calibration, we can adjust and maintain your machine as desired. In addition, our tensile testing machines have remote maintenance access.

Yes, SAHM SPLICE has modernized many tensile testing machines. Please contact us.

The reason for this is the wire rope construction. Depending on the direction of the rope, you should use the left or right wheel, in order to reach the best possible result.

By using both hand wheels at the same time.

By keeping the machine and especially the clamping jaws and other contact surfaces clean. In addition you should lubricate our machines 1224/1225/1226 with grease daily. Please follow the instructions of our operator’s manual.

Make sure that the dies are properly aligned and clean. Grease the swaging bores before each swaging process and do not use more pressure than necessary.

The indications are:

• Ferrule diameter after swaging is too large or too small
• Ferrule is stuck in the swaging dies after swaging
• The cutting edges are bent
• The swaging dies show cracks

Defective swaging dies can lead to injuries and insufficient swaging results.

NO! Swaging dies for aluminium and copper ferrules have cutting edges for the excess material. These cuttting edges would be damaged if you use them for steel or stainless steel. Furthermore, these swaging dies have a different degree of hardness. Besides this general rule, you need special swaging dies for some of our ferrules due to a special diameter or shape after swaging.

No. The marking of the aluminium ferrule needs less pressure. If you do it in one step or with full pressure, you would reduce the life time of the marking plates.