Tech Tips

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Tech Tips
Fleet angle; determining stall and line pull; wire rope selection

The importance of fleet angle

Lead sheave
If a wire rope leads over a sheave and on to a drum, the rope will not remain in alignment
with the sheave groove. Instead, it will deviate to either side depending upon the width of
the drum and its distance from the fixed sheave, often called the lead sheave. The angle
between the center line through the lead sheave and the centerline of the rope leading to
the drum is called the fleet angle.
Experience has shown that the best wire rope service is obtained when the maximum fleet
angle is not more than 1 1⁄ 2 ° for smooth drums, and 2° for grooved drums. Fleet angles of
Left Right 1 1⁄ 2 ° and 2° are the equivalents of approximately 38 feet and 29 feet, respectively, of lead
DLS

fleet fleet
angle angle for each foot of drum width either side of the center line of the lead sheave.
Courtesy of Broderick & Bascom Rope Co.

Based on the above information, the correct distance (DLS) a lead sheave should be located
Center line of sheave

from the winch drum may be derived by using the following formula:
DLS for 1 1⁄2° fleet angle = DCF (in feet) x 38 DLS for 2° fleet angle = DCF (in feet) x 29
Center line
of drum
Example: For a winch with a smooth drum thus requiring a 1 1⁄2° fleet angle:
If DCF = 20 inches (1.66 ft) then DLS = 1.66 x 38 = approximately 63 feet, the distance
that the lead sheave should be positioned away from the drum.
DCF

Determining stall and line pull Wire rope selection

Air pressure Stall Rope speed Rope size Breaking strength Weight Rec’d safe working loads
psi bar factor factor 3.5:1 5.:1
in. mm lbs kg lbs/ft kg/m lbs kg lbs kg
60 4.2 0.67 0.58
1 ⁄4 6 6800 3091 0.12 .17 1943 883 1360 618
70 4.9 0.78 0.72
5 ⁄16 8 10540 4791 0.18 .27 3011 1369 2108 958
80 5.6 0.89 0.86
3 ⁄8 9 15100 6864 0.26 .39 4314 1961 3020 1373
90 6.3 1.00 1.00
7⁄16 12 20400 9273 0.35 .52 5829 2649 4080 1855
100 7.0 1.11 1.14
1⁄ 2 13 26600 12091 0.46 .69 7600 3455 5320 2418
To obtain performances of the winches in this catalog at
5 ⁄8 15 41200 18727 0.72 1.07 11771 5351 8240 3745
operating pressures other than 90 psi, select the load or
speed rating required from the applicable curve and
3 ⁄4 19 58800 26727 1.04 1.55 16800 7636 11760 5345
multiply that value by the factor corresponding to the
operating pressure from the table. 7⁄ 8 22 79600 36182 1.42 2.12 22743 10338 15920 7236
Example: Model BU7A with 1000 lbs (455 kg) line pull, 70
psi (4.9 bar), drum half full. Determine speed. 1 25 103400 47000 1.85 2.76 29543 13429 20680 9400
From performance curve at 90 psi (6.3 bar): 22 fpm (6.7
m/min) x 0.72 (rope speed factor from chart above) = 16 1 1⁄ 8 28 130000 59091 2.34 3.49 37143 16883 26000 11818
fpm (4.9 m/min)
1 1⁄ 4 28 159800 72636 2.89 4.31 45657 20753 31960 14527

1 3⁄ 8 28 192000 87273 3.50 5.22 54857 24935 38400 17455

Ingersoll-Rand recommends that either 6 x 19 or 6 x 37 Extra Improved Plow Steel (EIPS) with independent wire rope core
(IWRC) be used. This is a higher strength rope than Improved Plow Steel (IPS) offering, on average, approximately a 15%
increase in breaking strength. We recommend it, as it is readily available and offers better value overall.

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 Tech Tips
S•COR•E ™

Spark and corrosion resistant equipment: The S•COR•E series product line is intended to provide
improved levels of corrosion and spark-resistant protection for manual, pneumatic and electric
powered hoists and trolleys, with capacities available from 1/2 to 50 tons.
The S•COR•E series of options provides for improved protection, during the nickel-diffusing process. Additionally, the ND chain has a
durability and performance for hoist operations in corrosive or harsh harder surface and greater corrosion and flaking resistance than the
environments. softer chains.
It is generally accepted that rusty, and/or corroded steel is more Eventually, both ND chain and most stainless steel chains will have
likely to generate sparks than if free from corrosion or rust. Therefore, corrosion and, perhaps, some rust. The user should therefore regularly
any improvement in corrosion or rust-resistance results in improved examine the load chain for the appearance of corrosion and rust, which
spark-resistance. indicates the termination of its spark resistant life, and the chain should
A spark of sufficient heat to ignite the surrounding atmosphere be replaced immediately.
generally is unlikely in mechanical hoisting equipment, but it may
Copper plating, zinc plating, solid bronze
potentially be generated by friction during operation or unintentional
Various institutes and standards organizations have studied the
impact of a hoist or trolley with other metal components. In order to
corrosion and spark-resistant nature of metals. Most manufacturers,
provide the user with corrosion and spark-resistance protection,
including IR, will offer products that are resistant to corrosion and
IR offers different levels of protection from which you can select to
sparking, but are not to be considered spark-proof. This is essentially
fit your particular needs.
because most metals, including zinc, bronze, and stainless steel, will
The user is cautioned to check carefully the local and/or spark from the application of sufficient striking force and energy.
national standards, codes, etc. which may affect the S•COR•E series products use plated or solid, non-ferrous metals to
selection and use of equipment in the intended provide ”spark-resistance“ by reducing the likelihood of corrosion and
environment. sparking, and also the temperature of the spark, if one should occur.
Ultimately, the selection of the correct corrosion and spark-resistant
Nickel diffused load chain(1) – designed specifically for
features is the responsibility of the customer.
corrosive and potentially harsh environments.
The manufacturer of the nickel-diffused chain advises us that Plated and “solid bronze” hoist and trolley components
compared with steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, and copper steel, Third party research provides overwhelming evidence that
(under like test conditions) ND chain produced fewer sparks. ND chain non-ferrous metals and substances offer excellent anti-sparking
is our selection for use on S•COR•E products in the sizes available characteristics. Their use meets or exceeds all known requirements for
versus stainless steel, because the ND chain does not lose strength protection against spark generation in a hydrocarbon environment.

A Nickel layer
B Nickel diffusion layer
C Core metal

= 15µm

Nickel diffused load chain

Please note; National Electric Code [NEC] and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association [NEMA] have established
classes and divisions of hazardous environments for electrical components and equipment. The NEC and NEMA standards
do not apply to the mechanical properties of equipment that electric motors may be mounted on.)

Warning: Before installation see maintenance and operations manual for additional warnings and precautions. This
equipment is not to be used for lifting, supporting or transporting people, or lifting or supporting loads over people.

(1) Nickel diffused load chain is only available on Ingersoll-Rand manual chain hoist products.

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Tech Tips
I-Beam Specifications

The following table shows the standard size (H dimension), flange widths (W dimensions) and weights for both American Standard I-beams and
Wide Flange H-beams. I-beams designated with an asterisk (*) denote New Series applications which conform to ASTM A6 standards, effective
September 1, 1978.

Wide Flange American Standard

H W Weight per H W Weight per H W Weight per H W Weight per
in. in. ft/lbs in. in. ft/lbs in. in. ft/lbs in. in. ft/lbs
6 3.940 8.5 10 10.117 66.0 16* 6.985 36 4 2.663 7.7
6* 4.0 9.0 10* 10.130 68.0 16 7.0 40 4 2.796 9.5
6 4.0 12.0 10 10.170 72.0 16* 6.995 40 5 3.004 10.0
6* 4.0 12.0 10 10.190 77.0 16 7.039 45 5 3.284 14.75
6 4.030 16.0 10* 10.190 77.0 16* 7.035 45 6 3.332 12.5
6* 4.030 16.0 10* 10.625 88.0 16 7.073 50 6 3.565 17.25
6* 5.990 15.0 10 10.275 89.0 16* 7.070 50 7 3.662 15.3
6 5.995 15.5 10 10.340 100.0 16* 7.120 57 7 3.860 20.0
6 6.020 20.0 10* 10.340 100.0 16 8.464 58 8 4.001 18.4
6* 6.018 20.0 10 10.415 112.0 16* 10.235 67 8 4.171 23.0
6 6.080 25.0 10* 10.415 112.0 16* 10.295 77 10 4.661 25.4
6* 6.080 25.0 12 3.968 14.0 16* 10.365 89 10 4.944 35.0
8 3.940 10.0 12* 3.970 14.0 16* 10.425 100 12 5.0 31.8
8* 3.940 10.0 12* 3.990 16.0 16 11.502 88 12 5.078 35.0
8 4.0 13.0 12 4.0 16.5 16 11.5 96 12 5.252 40.8
8* 4.0 13.0 12 4.005 19.0 18 6.0 35 12 5.477 50.0
8 4.015 15.0 12* 4.007 19.0 18* 6.0 35 15 5.501 42.9
8* 4.015 15.0 12 4.030 22.0 18 6.015 40 15 5.640 50.0
8 5.250 17.0 12* 4.030 22.0 18* 6.015 40 18 6.001 54.7
8* 5.250 18.0 12* 6.490 26.0 18* 6.060 46 18 6.251 70.0
8 5.268 20.0 12 6.497 27.0 18 7.477 45 20 6.25 65.4
8* 5.270 21.0 12* 6.520 30.0 18 7.5 50 20 6.385 75.0
8 6.495 24.0 12 6.525 31.0 18* 7.5 50 20 7.060 86.0
8* 6.5 24.0 12* 6.560 35.0 18 7.532 55 20 7.200 96.0
8 6.535 28.0 12 6.565 36.0 18* 7.530 55 24 7.001 79.9
8* 6.535 28.0 12 8.0 40.0 18 7.558 60 24 7.125 90.0
8 7.995 31.0 12* 8.005 40.0 18* 7.555 60 24 7.245 100.0
8* 7.995 31.0 12 8.042 45.0 18* 7.635 71 24 7.875 105.9
8 8.020 35.0 12* 8.045 45.0 18 8.715 64 24 8.050 121.0
8* 8.020 35.0 12 8.077 50.0 18 8.75 70
8 8.070 40.0 12* 8.080 50.0 18 8.787 77
8* 8.070 40.0 12 10.0 53.0 18* 11.035 76
8 8.110 48.0 12* 9.995 53.0 18* 11.090 86
American Standard
8* 8.110 48.0 12 10.014 58.0 18* 11.145 97
8 8.220 58.0 12* 10.010 58.0 18* 11.200 106
8* 8.220 58.0 14 5.0 22.0 18* 11.265 119
8 8.280 67.0 14* 5.0 22.0 18 11.75 96
8* 8.280 67.0 14 5.025 26.0 21 6.5 44 H
10 3.950 11.5 14* 5.025 26.0 21* 6.5 44 (Nom.)
10* 3.960 12.0 14 6.730 30.0 21* 6.530 50
10 4.0 15.0 14* 6.730 30.0 21* 6.555 57
10* 4.0 15.0 14 6.75 34.0 21 8.215 55
W
10 4.010 17.0 14* 6.745 34.0 21 8.240 62
10* 4.010 17.0 14 6.770 38.0 21* 8.240 62
Tapered “I ” Beam
10 4.020 19.0 14* 6.770 38.0 21 8.270 68
10* 4.020 19.0 14 8.0 43.0 21* 8.270 68
10 5.75 21.0 14* 7.995 43.0 21 8.295 73
10* 5.75 22.0 14 8.031 48.0 21* 8.295 73
10 5.762 25.0 14* 8.030 48.0 21* 8.355 83
10* 5.770 26.0 14 8.062 53.0 21* 8.420 93
Wide Flange
10 5.799 29.0 14* 8.060 53.0 21 8.962 82
10* 5.810 30.0 14 10.0 61.0 24 7.005 55
10 7.960 33.0 14* 9.995 61.0 24* 7.005 55
10* 7.960 33.0 14 10.035 68.0 24* 7.040 62
10 7.985 39.0 14 10.035 68.0 24 8.961 68 H
10* 7.985 39.0 14 10.072 74.0 24* 8.965 68 (Nom.)
10 8.020 45.0 14* 10.070 74.0 24 8.965 76
10* 8.020 45.0 14 12.0 78.0 24* 8.990 76
10 10.0 49.0 14 14.5 87.0 24 9.015 84
W
10* 10.0 49.0 14* 10.130 82.0 24* 9.020 84
10 10.030 54.0 16 5.5 26.0 24 9.065 94
Flat “H” Beam
10* 10.030 54.0 16 5.525 31.0 24* 9.065 94
10 10.080 60.0 16* 5.525 31.0 – – –
10* 10.080 60.0 16 6.692 36.0 – – –

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 Tech Tips
US to metric conversion

Explanation of metric units

The kilogram (kg) is a unit of mass. Mass is the property of matter The watt (W) is a unit of power which produces energy at the rate
which determines its inertia. The mass of a body never varies and of one joule per second. 1 W = J/s
is independent of gravitational force. The pascal (Pa) is a unit for pressure or stress of one newton per
The newton (N) is a unit of force. The first law of motion, force is square meter. 1 Pa = 1 N/m2
equal to mass times acceleration, defines the newton in terms of The kelvin (K) is the unit for Thermodynamic Temperature and is
base units. 1 N = 1 kg • m/s2 the preferred unit to express temperature and temperature
The joule (J) is a unit of energy and is the work done when a force intervals. However, it is permissible to use the Celsius scale where
of one newton is displaced a distance of one meter in the direction considered necessary. The temperature interval one degree Celsius
of the force. 1 J = N • m equals one kelvin exactly.

Length Flow rate

To convert US measure multiply by to obtain metric measure To convert US measure multiply by to obtain metric measure
Inches (in.) 25.4 millimeters (mm) Cubic feet per minute (cfm) 0.02832 cubic meters per minute (m3/min)
Inches (in.) 2.54 centimeters (cm) Cubic feet per minute (cfm) 1.699 cubic meters per hour (m3/h)
Inches (in.) 0.0254 meters (m) Cubic feet per hour (cfh) 0.02832 cubic meters per hour (m3/h)
Feet (ft) 304.8 millimeters (mm) Feet per minute (fpm) 0.3048 meters per minute (m/min)
Feet (ft) 30.48 centimeters (cm) Pounds per minute (lb/m) 0.4536 kilograms per minute (kg/min)
Feet (ft) 0.3048 meters (m)
Pressure stress
Yards (yd) 0.9144 meters (m)
Pounds per square inch (psi) 6.895 kilopascals (kPa)
Area Pounds per square inch (psi) 0.0007 kilograms per square millimeter (kg/mm2)
Square inches (in2) 645.16 square millimeters (mm2) Pounds per square inch (psi) 0.07 bar
Square inches (in2) 6.4516 square centimeters (cm2) Foot pounds per square inch 0.006895 megapascals (mPa)
Square feet (ft2) 929.03 square centimeters (cm2) (lbf/in2)
Square yards (yd2) 0.836 square meters (m2) Bars 100 kilopascals (kPa)

Volume Energy work

Cubic inches (in3) 16.39 cubic centimeters (cm3) Foot pounds per foot 1.356 joules (J)
Cubic feet (ft3) 0.02832 cubic meters (m3) Calories 4.187 joules (J)
Cubic yards (yd3) 0.7646 cubic meters (m3) Btus 1.055 kilojoules (kJ)
Fluid ounces (fl oz) 29.57 milliliters (mL) Kilowatt hours 3.6 megajoules (MJ)
US quarts (qt) 0.946 liters (L) Power
US gallons (gal) 3.785 liters (L)
US gallons (gal) 0.003785 cubic meters (m3) Btus per hour (Btu/h) 0.2931 watts (W)
Btus per second (Btu/s) 1.055 kilowatts (kW)
Mass Ft lbs per ft/min (ft lbf/min) 0.0226 watts (W)
Ounces (oz) 28.35 grams (g) Horsepower (hp) 0.7457 kilowatts (kW)
Pounds (lbs) 453.6 grams (g) Temperature
Pounds (lbs) 0.4536 kilograms (kg)
Pounds (lbs) 0.00045 metric tons (t) Degrees Fahrenheit 1.8 + 32 degrees Celsius
US tons (T) 907.18 kilograms (kg) Degrees Kelvin degrees Celsius + 273.15
US tons (T) 0.9072 metric tons (t)

Force
Pounds (lbs) 4.4448 Newtons (N)
Pounds (lbs) 0.0044 kilonewtons (kN)
Foot pounds (ft-lbs) 1.3557 Newton meters (Nm)

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IR Winch Check List
Fax to the FASTeam, Seattle at 206-624-6265; call 206-624-0466 or email to: FASTeam@irco.com

This form should accompany all winch inquiries. Use of this check list will help minimize changes after the order has
been entered.
Distributor _______________________________________ End user ___________________________________________
Contact name ____________________________________ Contact name _______________________________________
Fax/phone no. ____________________________________ Fax/phone no. _______________________________________
Reference no. (order/inquiry/bid) Reference no. (order/inquiry/bid)
General description/model or application requirements (please describe in detail the application and provide a sketch or drawing if
possible). _________________________________________________________________________________________

Quantity __________________________
Power source:
o Manual ________________________________________________________________________________________
o Air (pressure, flow) ________________________________________________________________________________
o Electric (cycles, phase, voltage) _______________________________________________________________________
o Hydraulic (pressure, flow) ___________________________________________________________________________
Lifting or pulling application ___________________________________________ How far/how high ____________________
Selected winch capacity _____________________________________________ Winch speed? ___________________ fpm
Speed at mid-drum, top or first wrap layer? _______________________________________________________________ fpm
Drum storage _____________________________________________________ Rope diameter _______________ in./min
Duty cycle (if known) ________________________________________________ Environment ________________________
Time required to complete lift or pull (speed) _______________________________________________________________ fpm
Control type (local, remote, electrical voltage. Include maximum distance.) _____________________________________________

Special standards or documents required? _________________________ Name/no. __________________________________

Special paint/color/coating? ___________________________________ Details ____________________________________
Special manufacturing requirements? __________________________________________________ QA/QC ______________

Options:
Brakes Manual _____________________ Auto _______________________ Band _________________________
Disc ________________________ Special ______________________
Drum Standard ____________________ Other length __________________ Flange ________________________
Grooving ____________________ Divider flange _________________
Drum guard ___________________________ (fixed/movable)
Air line equipment (FRL’s, muffler, tension manifold) _____________________________________________________________
Other options _________________________________________________________________________________________

Attach additional sheets if required and sketches if possible

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 IR Hoist Check List
Fax to the FASTeam, Seattle at 206-624-6265; call 206-624-0466 or email to: FASTeam@irco.com

This form should accompany all hoist inquiries. Use of this check list will help minimize changes after the order has
been entered.
Distributor _______________________________________ End user ___________________________________________
Contact name ____________________________________ Contact name _______________________________________
Fax/phone no. ____________________________________ Fax/phone no. _______________________________________
Reference no. (order/inquiry/bid) _______________________ Reference no. (order/inquiry/bid) __________________________
General description/model or application requirements (please describe in detail the application and provide a sketch or drawing if
possible). ________________________________________

Quantity __________________________
Power source:
o Manual ________________________________________________________________________________________
o Air (pressure, flow) ________________________________________________________________________________
o Electric (cycles, phase, voltage) _______________________________________________________________________
o Hydraulic (pressure, flow) ___________________________________________________________________________
Capacity ________________________________________________________ Headroom requirements ________________
Lift _______________________________________________________ feet (This is the distance the hook must travel.)
Hoist lifting speed ______________________________________________ fpm Special chain _______________________
Control length ________________________________________________ feet Chain bucket? o yes o no
For air pendent, standard or pilot? ______________________________________ Or Accu-trol? _______________________
Duty cycle (if known) ________________________________________________ Electrical protection ___________________
Environment _____________________________________________________ Overload device ______________________
Type and number of brakes _______________________________________________________________________________
Suspension (lug, trolley, hook, other) ________________________________________________________________________
Beam size/type, flange width __________________________ If power trolley – speed required ______________________ fpm
For power trolley, power cord length ____________________________________________________________________ feet
Does control need to be combined with hoist control? ____________________________________________________________

Special standards or documents required? _________________________ Name/no. __________________________________

Special paint/color/coating? ___________________________________ Details ____________________________________
Special manufacturing requirements? __________________________________________________ QA/QC ______________

Accessories (limit switches, FRL’s, Travel-Air, hoses, etc.) _________________________________________________________

Attach additional sheets if required and sketches if possible

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