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Course overview

Wire rope termination job is an integral part of the offshore industry, and it is only prudent to train personnel to do the job correctly to reduce chances of socket failure, that is wire slipping out of the socket joints. Wire rope socketing is a critical process in offshore operations, ensuring the secure attachment of wire ropes to various equipment such as lifting hooks, shackles, and crane blocks.

The aim of the course is to provide delegates with a thorough grounding of the requirements and safe working practices pertaining to resin socketing of wire ropes and to teach them the practical skills involved. Please write to info@eliteoffshore.in or training@eliteoffshore.in or call +91-8097472277 for further details.

What will I learn?

1. A reference to all the legal documents underlining relevant responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act, Provision
2. Use of Work Equipment Regulations and Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations.
3. Factors influencing choice, assessing the operation and socket selection.
4. An explanation of various socketing applications.
5. Socketing methods & procedures, including preparation, measurements, serving etc.
6. Mixing and pouring of Resin.
7. Socketing practices with ongoing assessment.
Step 1 - Measure Socket Bowl
Step 2 - Slide Socket onto Rope
Step 3 - Apply Seizing Wire at Base of Socket
Step 4 - Broom Wire Rope End
Step 5 - Clean Wire Rope End
Step 6 -Pull Broom Into Socket Bowl
Step 7 -Seal Bottom of Socket
Step 8 - Mix Resin
Step 9 - Pour Resin Mixture Into Socket
Step 10 - Re-Lubricate Wire Rope
Step 11 - Proof Test Assembly

Requirements

FAQs

1. What is wire rope socketing?
Wire rope socketing is the process of securely terminating a wire rope inside a socket, commonly using resin, for safe lifting, rigging, crane and offshore operations.
2. Why is wire rope socketing training important?
Proper training helps prevent socket failure and wire-rope slippage by teaching workers the correct socketing methods, resin procedures and safe working practices.
3. Who should attend a Wire Rope Socketing course?
The course is suitable for offshore workers, deck foremen, crane operators, fitters, maintenance supervisors, safety officers and personnel involved in wire-rope termination.
4. What is covered in a Wire Rope Socketing course?
Training covers socket selection, rope measurement, serving and brooming, rope preparation, resin mixing and pouring, socket sealing, re-lubrication and proof testing.
5. Is Wire Rope Socketing training practical?
Yes. The course includes practical socketing exercises with ongoing assessment so participants can develop the skills required to perform wire-rope termination correctly.
6. How is resin used in wire rope socketing?
Resin is mixed and poured into the prepared socket around the broomed wire-rope end, creating a secure termination after the resin has properly cured.
7. What are the steps involved in wire rope socketing?
The process includes measuring the socket, preparing and brooming the rope, cleaning and sealing the socket, mixing and pouring resin, re-lubricating the rope and proof testing the assembly.
8. What standards are covered in Wire Rope Socketing training?
The Elite Offshore course is conducted in accordance with the ISO 17558:2006 guidelines and covers relevant lifting and work-equipment safety requirements.
9. How long is the Wire Rope Socketing course?
Elite Offshore Pvt Ltd lists the Wire Rope Socketing course as an 8-hour training program, available in offline and online modes.
10. What is proof testing in wire rope socketing?
Proof testing checks the completed socketed assembly before it is put into service, helping verify the integrity and reliability of the wire-rope termination.