Title:CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF ROPES - STEEL WIRE [Main Title]
Film Number:DRA 909
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Summary: Army Instructional film on steel wire rope. The manufacturing process of wire rope is shown and described, and different available types are explained. Lengths of rope are shown being tested to determine the breaking strain and different ways of winding wire together to make rope are demonstrated. The film then shows wire rope in use, in cranes, suspension bridges and for tank recovery. The dangers of overstretching and careless handling are emphasised, and the correct way to check, clean and lubricate the rope is shown.
