ISO 17558-2006 PDF

Full title and description

St ISO 17558-2006 — Steel wire ropes — Socketing procedures — Molten metal and resin socketing. This International Standard specifies recommended procedures for forming sockets in steel wire ropes using molten metal and resin media, and describes a type-test method to assess socketing-system performance.

Abstract

ISO 17558:2006 defines procedures for molten‑metal and resin socketing of steel wire ropes and specifies a type testing method for assessing the performance of a socketing system. The procedures are intended for use with sockets whose strength exceeds the minimum breaking force of the rope and with socket materials that remain unchanged when exposed to the hot socketing media.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: 18 September 2006 (2006-09).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 77.140.65 (Steel wire, wire ropes and link chains).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2006).
• Number of pages: 16.

Scope

Specifies recommended practices and step‑by‑step procedures for socketing steel wire ropes using molten metal (metal poured sockets) and resin (resin poured sockets), plus a method for type testing socket assemblies to verify their performance. Applies where sockets are made from materials that do not degrade when the socketing media is hot, and where socket strength exceeds the rope's minimum breaking force. The standard consolidates and replaces earlier socketing guidance to provide a single reference for manufacturers, riggers and testing laboratories.

Key topics and requirements

• Procedures for preparing rope ends and sockets prior to pouring (cleaning, dressing, centring and packing).
• Recommended practices for molten‑metal socketing (selection of alloy/metal, pouring temperature, cooling and finishing).
• Recommended practices for resin socketing (resin types, curing conditions, venting and potting techniques).
• Requirements for socket materials and design so socket strength exceeds the rope’s minimum breaking force.
• Type testing method for assessing socketing-system performance and verification criteria.
• Quality control and inspection points to detect defects in socketing (voids, incomplete fill, bonding issues).

Typical use and users

Used by rope manufacturers, rigging and lifting equipment producers, crane and offshore‑lifting operators, inspection bodies and testing laboratories. Relevant to designers and engineers specifying rope terminations for lifting, marine, offshore, construction and heavy industrial applications where secure, tested end terminations are required.

Related standards

ISO 17558:2006 supersedes earlier socketing guidance such as ISO 7595:1984 and related technical reports (ISO/TR 7596:1982). It sits alongside other wire‑rope standards covering selection, care and inspection (for example ISO 4309 series on care, maintenance, inspection and discard of wire ropes) and product/safety standards such as the EN/ISO 12385 series for steel wire ropes.

Keywords

steel wire rope; socketing; molten metal socket; resin socket; rope termination; type testing; lifting equipment; rigging; inspection; ISO 17558

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 17558:2006 is an International Standard that specifies procedures for forming sockets on steel wire ropes using molten metal and resin, and includes a type test method for socket assemblies.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers preparation of rope ends and sockets, molten‑metal and resin pouring/potting procedures, material and strength requirements for sockets, curing and cooling, inspection points, and a type testing method to verify socket performance.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Rope manufacturers, riggers, lifting equipment designers, inspection and test laboratories, crane and offshore operators, and procurement/specification engineers who require mechanically and metallurgically sound rope terminations.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 17558:2006 is the published (2006) edition that replaced earlier documents such as ISO 7595:1984 and ISO/TR 7596:1982. Users should check national/industry updates for any amendments or confirmations since 2006.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the body of ISO and regional standards covering steel wire ropes and their safe use; related series include ISO/TC 105 outputs and standards such as ISO 4309 (care, inspection and discard of wire ropes) and the EN/ISO 12385 family addressing safety and general requirements for steel wire ropes.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Steel wire rope, socketing, molten metal socket, resin socket, rope termination, type test, lifting, rigging, inspection, ISO 17558.