lockwire

Discussion in 'Rule Book Proposals' started by *Jay*, Oct 3, 2017.

  1. *Jay*

    *Jay* Member

    the lockwire section of the rule book makes reference to a table that doesn't exist. I would like to motion that it be clarified for future use of the rule book.
     
  2. Andrew Marles

    Andrew Marles Member

    Just pasting this here so it is handy for the rulebook team:

    Jay Tait from wiki: When using a most common gauge of safety wire, which is .032", guidance for installation can be found in several publicly available sources.[3][4][5] identifies only 6 to 8 twists per inch. 43.13-1B has no other reference to twists per inch either by hand twisting with special tools.[6] identifies different twists per inch as. .020 - .025" 8-14 twists per inch, .032 - .041 6 - 11 twists per inch, .051" –.060" 4 - 8 twists per inch The safety wire should be threaded through the object fastener such that it creates tension in the opposite direction of the fastener's removal. For example, if a standard automotive bolt in the U.S. is being secured, then the safety wire when installed should put tension on the bolt in a clockwise direction, since that is the direction that the bolt turns to tighten.[7]
     

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