Wire Rope – Socket Casting – 1 day (7,5 hours)

Prerequisites: None.

Price: NOK 8,300
No VAT on courses.

Included:

• Learning material

• Course certificate

• Coffee and hot lunch

Typical topics in the course

Introduction
Brief overview of the course content and objectives.

Regulations
Review of applicable standards and requirements, with emphasis on EN 13411-4.

Wire rope
Basic knowledge of wire ropes and their applications.

Socket casting – theory
Theoretical review of the socket casting process according to EN 13411-4.

Safety measures during casting
HSE routines and safety measures related to the casting process.

Practical casting
Cutting of wire rope, preparation, cleaning, casting, and inspection.

Exam
Final test to verify acquired competence.

Target group

The course provides participants with solid theoretical and practical basic training in socket casting in accordance with EN 13411-4. It is especially intended for personnel who in their daily work use or will use wire ropes, such as:

• Deck crew

• Seamen

• Drilling personnel

• Crane operators

• Inspectors