Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 30  /  Part 75  /  Sec. 75.1436 Drum end attachment.

(a) For drum end attachment, wire rope shall be attached--

(1) Securely by clips after making one full turn around the drum spoke;

(2) Securely by clips after making one full turn around the shaft, if the drum is fixed to the shaft; or

(3) By properly assembled anchor bolts, clamps, or wedges, provided that the attachment is a design feature of the hoist drum. Design feature means either the manufacturer's original design or a design approved by a registered professional engineer.

(b) A minimum of three full turns of wire rope shall be on the drum when the rope is extended to its maximum working length.