AMSC N/A FSC 4030
FEDERAL SPECIFICATION
SOCKETS, WIRE ROPE
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this federal
specification, by all federal agencies.
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1. SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION
1.1 Scope. This specification covers mechanical sockets for mechanical wire ropes used in rigging, hoisting, towing,
stowage, excavating, logging and stump removing equipment, and marine applications.
1.1.1 Federal specification coverage. This federal specifications do not include all types, finishes and classes of the
commodities indicated by the title of the specification, or which are commercially available, but are intended to cover
the types, finishes, and classes which are suitable for Federal Government requirements.
1.2 Classification: This federal specification classification uses a Part or Identifying Number (PIN) system as shown
in the following example:
1.2.1. Types (see 3.2).
A – Open sockets.
B – Closed sockets.
C – Wedge sockets, open.
D – Bridge sockets, open.
E – Bridge sockets, closed.
1.2.2 Finishes (see 3.4
).
1 – Bare (uncoated).
2 – Zinc-coated.
Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to DLA Land and
Maritime, Attn: VAI, 3990 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43218-3990 or fluidflow@.dla.mil.
Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address
information using the ASSIST Online at https://assist.dla.mil.
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