SOCKET LOCK SOCKETING RESIN

How Socket Lock Works

As the resin hardens and cures, shrinkage occurs that creates a frictional bond to the wires. Silica is blended into the resin mixture to add frictional grip properties. The silica also serves to absorb heat caused by the chemical reaction that results when hardening agent is added to the resin.

As load is applied to the rope, the resin cone is pulled downward in the bowl of the socket. As this is happening, the cone shape forces compression of the hardened resin cone against the individual wires and the socket walls. This compression then generates a tremendous frictional grip between the wires and resin resulting in a strength that exceeds the breaking strength of the rope.

Note: Some sockets have grooves that may prevent the cured resin cone from seating properly as loading occurs. Filling the grooves with putty is an acceptable method to correct this situation. Seating of the cone is necessary to generate compression and frictional forces required to achieve 100% termination efficiency of the assembly.

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