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General Purpose Catalog [2 MB] 
This catalog contains general product and technical information on a wide variety of Bethlehem Wire Rope products including the 6x7, 6x19 and 6x37 classification, rotation-resistant and specialized wire ropes, as well as handling, installation and inspection information. Products in this catalog are typically used in construction, industrial, logging and oilfield applications.
Technical Bulletin No. 1 - Domestic and Imported Wire Rope  [53 KB]
This bulletin addresses marking issues as defined by United States government.
Technical Bulletin No. 2 - Rotation-resistant Wire Rope Handling & Operating Requirements  [296 KB]
Rotation-resistant wire ropes are unique in design and require special handling and operating procedures, as discussed in this technical bulletin. 
 
Elevator Catalog [1 MB]
Information in this publication includes product and technical information on 8x19 and 6x19 Classification, Liftpac elevator wire ropes and also covers some general information on handling and installation.
Technical Bulletin Series
The Elevator Technical Bulletin Series addresses a wide range of topics, and provides in-depth coverage of issues that directly affect both the inspection and performance of elevator wire ropes.
Technical Bulletin No. 1 - Nomenclature  [6.8 MB]
Technical Bulletin No. 2 - Lubrication  [2.6 MB]
Technical Bulletin No. 3 - Rouging  [1.7 MB]
Technical Bulletin No. 4 - Slippage  [1.4 MB]
Technical Bulletin No. 5 - Stretch  [1.3 MB]
Technical Bulletin No. 6 - Lubricant Build-up  [1.5 MB]
Technical Bulletin No. 7 - Traction Sheave Hardness  [7.1 MB]
Technical Bulletin No. 8 - Tensioning  [524 KB]
Technical Bulletin No. 9 - Fatigue  [5 MB]
Technical Bulletin No. 10 - Sheaves & Grooves  [556 KB]
Technical Bulletin No. 11 - Vibration  [460 KB]
Technical Bulletin No. 12 - Moisture  [393 KB]
Service Bulletin Series
The Elevator Service Bulletin Series addresses the how-to's of wire rope usage and is directed specifically to field service and maintenance personnel.
Service Bulletin No. 1 - Elevator Rope Investigation, Part 1  [1.2 MB]
Service Bulletin No. 2 - Elevator Rope Investigation, Part 2  [212 KB]
 
Mining Catalog [2.5 MB]
The Bethlehem Wire Rope Mining Catalog contains product information on both operating ropes and pendants. Included is product and technical information on wire rope up to 5" diameter, structural strand to 5-1/2" diameter and socket specifications.
Technical Bulletin Series
As with all Bethlehem Wire Rope technical bulletins, this series is designed to assist end users in increasing the service life of their wire rope and strand products.
Technical Bulletin No. 1 - Martensite  [394 KB]
Technical Bulletin No. 2 - Sheaves and Drums  [392 KB]
Technical Bulletin No. 3 - Lubrication  [161 KB]
Technical Bulletin No. 4 - Dragline Rope Maintenance  [159 KB]
Technical Bulletin No. 5 - Mining Rope Inspection   [232 KB]
Technical Bulletin No. 6 - Operating techniques  [148 KB]
Technical Bulletin No. 7 - Boom Suspension   [195 KB]
 
Bethlehem Wire Rope 
Structural Products Catalog [3.4 MB]

Information in the Structural publication pertains to those products used for bridge and roof suspension, anchoring offshore platforms, and the like. The product and technical information focuses on structural galvanized wire rope and strand related end fitting.

 

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