Help with Wire Rope/Rigging/Lift Cable

dad911 · 07-14-2009, 05:16 PM

I am installing an Eagle 2 post lift, but I have to set the posts a few inches closer, and shorten the columns to make it fit in my garage. I have it all worked out, except the cables. They need to be shortened. They are 3/8" cables with 3/4" threaded ends attached, see pics below.

Does anyone know where I can find the ends, and what type of contractor can attach them?

TimT · 05:55 PM

Looks like swaged threaded ends on those cables.... They are one time install fittings... once it is crimped or swaged the fitting can't be used again..

found this supplier with a search..

http://www.savacable.com/pages/prod_02_02.html

Maybe you could get the fittinggs from Eagle, and have them crimped on locally..look up wire rope and slings in the yellow pages

Zeke · 07-14-2009, 06:05 PM

If you're going to trust your life and safety of your cars to this, take your cables to a cable company.

VincentVega · 07-14-2009, 06:17 PM

Check a rigging company, either for sailboats or towers.

Hugh R · 07-14-2009, 06:24 PM

Those are crimped with several thousand PSI. Goggle a rigging contractor in your area. General rule-of-thumb is that you don't ever want to exceed 10% of the working rated load (not to be confused with the ultimate failure rated load). The reason is flex in the cables going over pulleys, shock loads, etc. I work with some of the biggest arena riggers in the world.

pwd72s · 07-14-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Martin

Check a rigging company, either for sailboats or towers.

I was going to suggest a logging supply company...but not too many of those in New Jersey...

john70t · 07-14-2009, 07:55 PM

Those ends just look unsafe, hope they didn't arrive that way.

From:http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/sta-loc-vs-swaged-cable-ends-for-off-shore-vessels-573.html
"As a rigger out sailing . I prefer swage fittings . The wire will break before the fitting fails IF corrosian is controled .do not allow water to enter the fitting . the best method is to fill fitting with a sealer before swaging . Mechanical fittings are great in an emergency and they will hold beyond the strength of the wire if they are installed properly .In my experiance I have seen only 30% installed correctly -that is evenly loading the strands of the wire."

"Most “General Purpose” Silicone sealants are “Acetoxy” rubbers, that release acetic acid as they cure. This acid attacks many metals, and makes it a poor choice.
Most “Marine” Silicones are “Neutral Curing” (Alkoxy), which release methyl alcohol (sometimes ethyl) as they cure. I always use a NEUTRAL CURING Silicone."

911boost · 911boost's Garage

I agree about being very careful if you are using the lift in a manner it wasn't designed for. I have one in my garage, and check it make sure everything is good all the time.

Bill

M.D. Holloway · 07-15-2009, 12:38 AM

Dude - I can square you with some serious wire rope lube. Really! PM me.

dad911 · 07-15-2009, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BSiple

I agree about being very careful if you are using the lift in a manner it wasn't designed for. I have one in my garage, and check it make sure everything is good all the time.

Bill

Thanks for the concern. I did not make it obvious, but not modifying the columns, just placing them closer and shortening some mounts for the pulleys. I spoke to factory tech about the mods.

Thanks guys, now I have a direction to search.