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Spelter Socket

For more than half a century, ESCO has been associated with wire rope rigging in the forestry industry. ESCO applies scientific expertise to the manufacture of a complete line of strand and wire rope sockets. ESCO offers the most complete line of sockets in North America to handle even the most complicated socketing and connecting problems. Standard sizes range from 3/8" to 4" – with painted or zinc finishes. Special sizes are also available upon request. Please refer to the specification charts to determine exact dimensions.

Open Spelter Sockets

  • ESCO cast open spelter sockets meet the requirements of ASTM A148/A148M-84 Gr 90/60.
  • ESCO cast open spelter sockets are recommended for use with 6 x 7, 6 x 19, 6 x 37, EIP, RRL, FC or IWRC, wire rope or strand.
  • Design Factor is 5:1.
  • Sockets L-7032 to L-7037 are supplied with grooves. Grooves in larger sockets are supplied only by special request.
  • ESCO cast open spelter sockets are available painted or galvanized.

Closed Spelter Sockets

  • ESCO cast closed spelter sockets meet the requirements of ASTM A148/A148M-84 Gr 90/60.
  • ESCO spelter socket pins meet the requirements of ASTM A322-82 Gr 4140.
  • ESCO cast closed spelter sockets are recommended for use with 6 x 7, 6 x 19, 6 x 37, EIP, RRL, FC or IWRC, wire rope or strand.
  • Design factor is 5:1.
  • Sockets L-7000 to L-7007 are supplied with grooves. Grooves in larger sockets are supplied only by special request.
  • ESCO closed spelter sockets are available painted or galvanized.

Big-D Anchor Sockets

  • Ideal for the toughest offshore rigging applications
  • Specific applications include: anchor lines, mooring lines, chain chaser lines and pendant lines
  • All sockets are made from ESCO AOD refined cast steel - mechanical properties meet or exceed RQ4 requirements
  • Big-D sockets are available either painted or galvanized
  • Each socket is 100% magnetic particle and ultrasonically inspected to ensure quality - individually serialized for verification
  • Proof loading, and DnV or ABS certification is available upon request

Data Sheets

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