BRAZILIAN STANDARD ABNT NBR 11900-4:2016

BRAZILIAN ABNT NBR

STANDARD 11900-4

First edition
06.04.2016

Terminations for steel wire ropes

Part 4: Weightless and weighed clamps
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Content

Foreword………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………. v
1 Scope………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………. 1
2 Normative references………………………………………………………………........................ 1
3 Terms and definitions……………………………………………………………..………………………. 2
4 Material…….………….……………………………….……………………………….......................... 2
4.1 U-bolt………..………………………………………………………………….………….........................2
4.2 Bridge…………………..………………………………………………………………………………………..…2
4.3 Nut…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...2
5 Requirements – Construction.………………………………….……………………………………....2
5.1 Format and dimensions………….…………………………………………………………………….…..2
5.1.1 Threads…………………………………………………………………………..………………………………..5
5.1.2 U-bolt and bridge……………………………………………………………………………………………...5
5.2 Surface protection………………………………..………………………….……….…………………….. 5
6 Mechanical properties.…………………………………………………………………………………..…5
6.1 Grip security of grip-secured eye termination…….……………….………………………......5
6.2 Pulsatory fatigue behavior of grip-secured eye termination……………………………...5
7 Verification of safety requirements……………………………………………………………….…..6
7.1 Personnel qualification…………………………………………………………………………………..….6
7.2 Type test………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….6
7.2.1 Sampling………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….6
7.2.2 Grip security and tensile test……………………………………………………………………………..6
7.2.3 Fatigue test………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6
7.2.4 Acceptance criteria for type tests…………………………………………………………………….…7
8 Designation……………………………………………………………………………………………………..….7
9 Marking…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…7
10 Manufacturer’s or supplier’s certificate…………………………………………………………….…8
Annex A (informative) Instructions for using weightless U-clamp..……………………………….…9
A.1 Use restriction…………………………………………………………………………………….…………….…9
A.2 Number of grips………………..……………………………………………………………….………….…….9
A.3 Method of assembly……………………………………………………………………………….…………...9
Annex B (informative) Instructions for using weighed U-clamp ..……………………..………….…11
B.1 Use restriction .……………………………………………………………………………………..…………...11
B.2 Method of assembly ……………………………………………………………………………..……………11
B.3 Number of grips…………….. ……………………………………………………………………..…………..12
Bibliography……………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………..13

Figures
Figure 1 – Weightless U-clamp……………………………………………….…………………………………..…….3
Figure 2 – Weighed U-clamp……………………………………………………………………………..………….….4
Figure 3 – Marking of weightless U-clamp…………………………………………………… .……….…….….7
Figure 4 - Marking of weighed U-clamp…………………………………………………………………………. …8
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Figure A.1 – Positioning of weighed U-clamps……………….…………….………………………………….10

Figure B.1 – Sequence of fitting weighed U-clamps………………………………………………………….11

Tables
Table 1 – Dimensions of weightless U-clamp…………………………………………………………………….3
Table 2 – Dimensions of weighed U-clamp………………………………………………………………………..4
Table A.1 – Number of weightless U-clamps, spacing and tightening torque …..……………….9
Table B.1 - Number of weighed U-clamps, spacing and tightening torque ..…….……………….12
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Foreword

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) is the National Standardization Forum.
The Brazilian Standards, which are the responsibility of the Brazilian Committees (ABNT / CB), the
Sectorial Standards Organizations (ABNT / ONS) and the Special Study Commissions (ABNT / CEE),
are elaborated by Study Groups (CE), formed by stakeholders on the subject matter of
standardization.

The ABNT Technical Documents are prepared according to the rules of the ABNT Directive, Part
2.

ABNT draws attention to that, despite having been requested manifestation on any patent rights
during the National Consultation, these may occur and should be reported to the ABNT at any
time (Law nr 9.279, of 14th of May, 1996).

It should be emphasized that the Brazilian Standards can be reference in Technical Regulations.
In such cases, the organs responsible for the Technical Regulations may determine other dates
for the requirements of this Standard.

ABNT NBR 11900-4 was developed by the Special Study Commission on Steel Cables and
Accessories (ABNT/CEE-113). The Project circulated in National Consultation according to Notice
nr 12, from 17.12.2015 to 14.02.2016.

ABNT NBR 11900-2 is based on EN 13411-5:2003+A1:2008.

This Standard cancels and replaces ABNT NBR 7163:1991, ABNT NBR 11098:1989 and ABNT NBR
11099:1989.

ABNT NBR 11900, under the general title “Termination for steel wire ropes”, is expected to
contain the following parts:

- Part 1: Thimble;
- Part 2: Wedge Socket;
- Part 3: Ferrule-secured eye;
- Part 4: Weightless and weight clamps;
- Part 5: Socket.
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The Scope of this Brazilian Standard in English is the following:

Scope
This part of ABNT NBR 11900 specifies the minimum requirements for steel wire ropes for six legs
for endurance category until 1 960, according to ABNT NBR ISO 2408 and ISO 10425.

The weightless clamp is designed for use in 3.2 mm steel wire ropes to 40 mm and weighed clamp
for use in 3.2 mm steel wire ropes to 90 mm.
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Termination for steel wire ropes

Part 4: Weightless and weighed clamps

1 Scope

1.1 This Part of ABNT NBR 11900 specifies minimum requirements for U-clamps, weightless and
weighed, for steel wire ropes for six legs for endurance category until 1 960, according to
ABNT NBR ISO 2408 and ISO 10425.

1.2 This Part of ABNT NBR 11900 applies to weightless clamp designed for use in 3.2 mm steel
wire ropes to 40 mm, and weighed clamp for use in 3.2 mm steel wire ropes to 90 mm.

2 Normative References
The documents listed below are requirements for this document. For dated references, only the
mentioned editions apply. For undated references, the most recent editions of that document
apply (including amendments).

ABNT NBR 6323, Hot dip galvanized on steel and cast iron product - Specification

ABNT NBR 6916, Nodular cast iron and cast iron with spheroidal graphite

ABNT NBR 7397, Steel and cast iron product with zinc coating — Determination of the mass per
unit area — Test method

ABNT NBR ISO 3108, Steel wire ropes - Test method - Determination of measured breaking force

ABNT NBR NM ISO 7500-1, Metallic materials - Verification of static uniaxial testing machine
Part 1: Tension/compression testing machines

ABNT NBR ISO 2408, Steel wire ropes - Requirements

ABNT NBR ISO 7500-1, Metallic materials – Calibration and verification of static uniaxial testing
machines – Part 1: Tension/compression testing machines – Calibration and verification of the
force-measuring system

ISO 898-1, Mechanical propertied for fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel – Part 1: Bolts,
screws and studs with specified property classes – Coarse thread and fine pitch thread

ISO 898-2, Mechanical propertied for fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel – Part 2: Nuts
with specified property classes – Coarse thread and fine pitch thread
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ISO 4759-1, Tolerances for fasteners – Part 1: Bolts, screws, studs and nuts – Product grades A, B
and C

ISO 10425, Steel wire ropes for the petroleum and natural gas industries – Minimum requirements
and terms of acceptance
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3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
U-bolt wire rope grip
mechanical device consisting of a U-bolt, bridge and nuts that allow two parts of rope to be
pressed together when the nuts are tightened

3.2
grip-secured eye termination
eye termination in which the rope as a whole is folded, the end of the rope is secured to the main
body by clamps

3.3
nominal diameter
ND
nominal diameter of the steel wire rope to which the grip/clamp is designed

3.4
qualified person
person qualified by professional competence body and formal training in inspection of steel wire
ropes and accessories conducted by competent organizations

NOTE Competent organization may be the steel wire rope manufacturer, steel wire rope accessory
manufacturer or vocational training centers.

4 Material

4.1 U-bolt

The material of the U-bolt shall be in carbon steel or alloy steel between the classes 4.6 and 8.8,
in accordance with ISO 898-1.

4.2 Bridge

The material of the weightless U-clamp shall be in nodular cast iron class FE 42012, in accordance
with ABNT NBR 6916.

The material of the weighed U-clamp shall be in nodular cast iron class FE 42012, in accordance
with ABNT NBR 6916, or forged carbon steel.
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4.3 Nut

The material of the nut shall be property class 5 or higher, in accordance with ISO 898-2, and
product grade A, in accordance with ISO 4759-1.

5 Requirements – Construction

5.1 Format and dimensions

The format and dimensions of the weightless and weighed U-clamps shall be in accordance with
Figure 1 and Table 1, and Figure 2 and Table 2, respectively.

Figure 1 – Weightless U-clamp

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Table 1 – Dimensions of weightless U-clamp

Nominal size A B C
D E F G
NS mm mm mm
inch mm Minimum Maximum Minimum Minimum inch mm Minimum Minimum Minimum
1/8 3,0 14 16 8 17 5/32 M4 6,0 3,2 9
3/16 5,0 18 20 10 20 3/16 M5 6,0 3,2 11
1/4 6,0 23 25 13 25 1/4 M6 7,2 3,2 14
5/16 8,0 27 29 13 27 1/4 M6 8,9 4,2 15
3/8 10,0 34 37 17 34 5/16 M8 10,0 6,2 19
7/16 12,0 38 41 18 36 5/16 M8 13,0 6,2 20
1/2 13,0 44 47 22 45 3/8 M10 14,0 7,2 23
5/8 16,0 55 58 26 53 7/16 M12 17,0 9,0 28
3/4 19,0 62 65 28 56 1/2 M12 20,0 10,0 31
7/8 22,0 71 74 32 64 9/16 M14 24,0 11,0 35
1 26,0 80 83 34 68 9/16 M14 28,0 12,0 38
1.1/8 30,0 88 91 38 76 5/8 M16 31,0 13,0 42
1.1/4 34,0 95 98 40 80 5/8 M16 33,0 14,0 45
1.1/2 40,0 113 118 43 86 5/8 M16 36,0 15,0 49

1 Bridge
2 U-bolt
3 Nut

Figure 2 – Weighed U-clamp

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Table 2 – Dimensions of weighed U-clamp

Nominal Size A B C D E F
Group NS Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum
inch mm mm mm mm inch mm mm mm
1/8 3,0 – 4,0 18 16 20 1/4 M6 5,3 5,0
3/16 5,0 24 21 27 1/4 M6 8,0 7,0
1/4 6,0 - 7,0 26 26 33 5/16 M8 8,6 9,0
A
5/16 8,0 33 33 41 3/8 M10 11,3 10,0
3/8 9,0 - 10,0 38 35 43 7/16 M10 11,9 11,0
7/16 11,0 – 12,0 48 40 50 1/2 M12 14,0 12,0
1/2 13,0 48 41 51 1/2 M12 15,5 13,0
5/8 16,0 60 48 60 9/16 M14 18,6 14,0
3/4 18,0 – 20,0 70 54 68 5/8 M16 21,8 16,0
B
7/8 22,0 79 61 82 3/4 M20 24,9 18,0
1 24,0 – 25,0 89 64 86 3/4 M20 29,0 21,0
1.1/8 28,0 – 30,0 98 67 90 3/4 M20 30,5 22,0
1.1/4 32,0 – 34,0 108 72 97 7/8 M22 35,0 22,0
1.3/8 36,0 117 75 100 7/8 M22 38,4 23,0
1.1/2 38,0 – 40,0 125 78 104 7/8 M22 41,0 24,0
C
1.5/8 41,0 – 42,0 135 86 115 1 M24 42,0 25,0
1.3/4 44,0 – 46,0 146 96 128 1.1/8 M27 47,5 26,0
2 48,0 – 52,0 164 100 144 1.1/4 M30 56,0 29,0
2.1/4 56,0 – 58,0 181 105 151 1.1/4 M30 62,3 30,0
2.1/2 62,0 – 65,0 195 110 157 1.1/4 M30 68,6 36,0
D 2.3/4 68,0 – 72,0 211 115 165 1.1/4 M30 75,8 40,0
3 75,0 – 78,0 233 137 197 1.1/2 M39 82,0 42,0
3.1/2 89,0 – 90,0 273 153 211 1.1/2 M39 96,0 48,0
NOTE When the bridge is manufactured in forged steel, the dimension “F minimum# can be reduced in 10%.

5.1.1 Threads

The external dimensions of the threads shall conform to Tables 1 and 2. Other types may be
accepted provided agreed between buyer and manufacturer. Its length should be sufficient to
allow the perfect fixing of the steel rope and its corresponding torque.

5.1.2 U-bolt and bridge

The shape and dimensions of the U-bolt and the bridge shall conform to Table 1 and Figure 1 and
Table 2 and Figure 2. The bridge shall have a semicircular grooved channel that complies
longitudinally with the shape of the wire steel rope with twist to the right, flanked by two flaps
on each side of the channel for cable routing. The holes in the base must be dimensioned and
spaced so that the handle loosens freely.
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5.2 Surface protection

The U-bolt, nuts and body must be cold or hot galvanized as requested by the purchaser. When
cold, the zinc deposition should be at least 120 g / m2 when tested according to ABNT NBR 7397.
When hot, it must conform to ABNT NBR 6323.

6 Mechanical properties

6.1 Grip security of grip-secured eye termination

When tested in accordance with 7.2.2 the grip-secured eye termination shall withstand a force
of at least 80% of the minimum breaking force of the rope held for 5 minutes without the rope
slipping more than 1 mm at the grip-secured eye termination.

6.2 Pulsatory fatigue behavior of grip-secured termination

When tested in accordance with 7.2.3 the grip-secured eye termination shall withstand a
minimum of 20 000 cycles.

The same grip-secured eye termination subjected to the fatigue test in 6.1 shall then be tested
in accordance with 7.2.2, after which the grips shall not exhibit any visible cracks, deformation or
other damage.

7 Verification of safety requirements

7.1 Personnel qualification

All testing and examination shall be carried out by a competent person.

7.2 Type test

For the tests in 7.2.2 and 7.2.3, the applied force shall be transmitted to the grip-secured eye
termination via a round pin(s). The angle subtended by the eye shall not exceed 30º.

The minimum length of free rope between the outer grips for assemblies having grip-secured eye
terminations at each end shall be 30 times the nominal rope diameter. The test machines used
in the tests specified in 7.2.2 and 7.2.3 shall conform to ABNT NBR NM ISO 7500-1.

Any change of design, specification of material, method of manufacture or any dimension outside
normal manufacturing tolerances that may lead to a modification of the mechanical properties
shall require that the type testing specified in Part of ABNT NBR 11900 are carried out on the
modified components.
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7.2.1 Sampling

Where the grip design follows a mathematical progression in a range of sizes, the rope diameter
to be selected should represent the first and last quartiles of the range.

Where the grip design does not follow a mathematical progression in a range of sizes, each rope
diameter within the range must be selected for testing.

For each rope diameter selected, the resistance category of grade 1 960 and steel core shall be
considered, and three grip-secured terminations shall be tested. The assembly of the
terminations must conform to Annex B.

At least three assemblies having a grip-secured eye termination at one end shall be tested.

7.2.2 Grip security and tensile test

The test procedure shall be in accordance with ABNT NBR ISO 3108, except that after a force
equivalent to 20 % of the minimum breaking force of the rope has been applied it may be
necessary to re-tighten the grips in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

The test may be discontinued when the applied force reaches a value equivalent to 80 % of the
minimum breaking force of the rope.

7.2.3 Fatigue test

Apply a force equivalent to 20 % of the minimum breaking force of the rope and if required by
the manufacturer’s instructions re-tighten the grips.

Subject each assembly to a cyclic tension along the rope axis of between 15 % and 30 % of the
relevant minimum breaking force of the rope. Re-tightening of the grips shall be in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Ensure that the frequency of force application does not exceed 5 Hz.

7.2.4 Acceptance criteria for type tests

If all three assemblies pass the tests in 7.2.2 and 7.2.3, the component of the size submitted for
type testing shall be deemed to conform to this Part of ABNT NBR 11900.

If one assembly fails any one of the tests IN 7.2.2 AND 7.2.3, two further assemblies shall be
tested and both shall pass all of the tests in order for the component of the size submitted for
testing to be deemed to conform to this Part of ABNT NBR 11900.
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If two or three assemblies fail any one of the tests in 7.2.2 and 7.2.3, the component of the size
submitted for type testing shall be deemed not to conform to this Part of ABNT NBR 11900.

8 Designation

For reference and ordering purposes, weightless and weighed U-clamps according to this Part of
ABNT NBR 11900 may be designated by the following system. The following elements must be
used in the established order:

a) Weightless U-clamp, NS 12, ABNT NBR 11900-4;

b) Weighed U-clamp, NS 8, ABNT NBR 11900-4.

9 Marking

Weightless and weighed U-clamps shall be embossed and contain at least the following
information, as shown in Figures 3 and 4:

a) Nominal size (NS);

b) Symbol or mark of the manufacturer;

c) Identification only for weighed U-clamp: letter “P”.

Nominal size

Symbol or mark of the manufacturer

Figure 3 – Marking of weightless U-clamp

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Nominal size

Identification of the
weighed U-clamp
Symbol or mark of

the manufacturer

Figure 4 – Marking of weighed U-clamp

10 Manufacturer’s or supplier’s certificate

The manufacturer or supplier shall, on request, provide a certificate giving the following
information:

a) Conformance to this Standard (ABNT NBR 11900-4);

b) Name and address of manufacturer;

c) Designation of the clamp.

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ANNEX A
(informative)

Instructions for using weightless U-clamp

A.1 Use restriction

The weightless U-clamp cannot be used for cargo lifting.

Weightless U-clamps should be applied in situations that do not require great effort, i.e. where
the traction applied to the rope is significantly less than its workload, such as in lightweight
shelves and guardrails. The working load must not exceed 10% of the minimum breaking force
(MBF) of the steel wire rope.

A.2 Number of grips

The number of weightless U-clamps recommended shall be according to Table A.1.

Table A.1 – Number of weightless U-clamps, spacing and tightening torque

Tightening torque
Nominal size of grip (clamp) Number of grips
Nm
5 2,0 3
6,5 3,5 3
8 6,0 4
10 9,0 4
12 20 4
13 33 4
16 49 4
19 68 5
22 107 5
26 147 5
30 212 6
34 296 6
40 363 6

A.3 Method of assembly

The weightless U-clamps should be positioned with the base on the live part of the rope and
the U-bolt in the dead part, as shown in Figure A.1.
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Live end

Dead end

Figure A.1 – Positioning of the weightless U-clamps

Apply first grip near the dead end of the rope, keeping a minimum distance equal to the width of
the bridge (B, see Figure A.1). Apply the second grip near the loop. Tighten nuts evenly,
alternating until reaching the recommended torque.

The distance L of Figure A.1 between the grips in Table A.1 should be approximately six times the
nominal diameter of the rope.

The nominal diameter of the grip is equal to the nominal diameter of the rope. For ropes of
intermediate nominal diameters, the nominal size of the weightless U-clamp should be used.
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ANNEX B
(informative)

Instructions for using weightless U-clamp

A.1 Use restriction

The use of the weighed U-clamp should be limited to horizontal movements, static (stationary)
cables and for securing the end of the ropes to load lifting equipment.

The weighed U-clamp can not be used in the manufacture of steel wire rope.

A.2 Method of assembly

The assembly shall be done according to Figure B.1.
Live end

Dead end

1 Location of first grip

2 Location of second grip
3 Location of third/other grips
4 Turnback

Figure B.1 – Sequence of fitting weighed U-clamps

Apply first grip at a distance equivalent to the width of the bridge. Apply U-bolt over dead end of
wire rope. Tighten nuts evenly, alternate from one nut to the other until reaching the
recommended torque.
When two grips are required, apply the second grip as near the loop or thimble as possible.
Tighten nuts evenly, alternating until reaching the recommended torque.
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When more than two grips are required, apply the second grip as near the loop or thimble as
possible. Tighten nuts evenly, alternating until reaching the recommended torque.
When three or more grips are required, space additional grips equally between first two – take
up rope slack – tighten nuts on each U-bolt evenly, alternating from one nut to the other until
reaching recommended torque.

B.3 Number of grips

The number of weighed U-clamps recommended shall be according to Table B.1.
Table B.1 - Number of weighed U-clamps, spacing and tightening torque
Nominal diameter Amount of rope to
Nominal size of grip Tightening torque ᵃ Number of grips
of grip turn back
inch Nm Minimum
mm mm
1/8 3–4 6,1 85 2
3/16 5 10,2 95 2
1/4 6–7 20,3 120 2
5/16 8 40,7 133 3
3/8 9 – 10 61,0 165 3
7/16 11 – 12 88 178 3
1/2 13 88 292 3
5/8 16 129 305 3
3/4 18 – 20 176 460 4
7/8 22 305 480 4
1 24 – 25 305 660 5
1.1/8 28 – 30 305 860 6
1.1/4 32 – 34 488 1 120 7
1.3/8 36 488 1 120 7
1.1/2 38 – 40 488 1 370 8
1.5/8 41 – 42 583 1 470 8
1.3/4 44 – 46 800 1 550 8
2 48 – 52 1 017 1 800 8
2.1/4 56 – 58 1 017 1 850 8
2.1/2 62 – 65 1 017 2 130 9
2.3/4 68 – 72 1 017 2 540 10
3 75 – 78 1 627 2 690 10
3.1/2 89 - 90 1 627 3 780 12
ᵃ The tightening torque values shown are based upon the threads being clean, dry and free of lubrication.
NOTE If a greater number of grips are used than shown in the table, the amount of turnback should be
increased proportionately
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Bibliography

[1] EN 13411-5.2003+A1.2008, Terminations for steel wire ropes – Safety – Part 5: U-bolt wire
rope grips