Wire Rope – Socket Casting
Theoretical and practical basic training in socket casting in accordance with EN 13411-4Wire Rope – Socket Casting
Duration: 1 day (7.5 hours)
Time: 08:00–15:00
Price: 8,300 NOK (Course is exempt from VAT)
Included in the Course
- Course materials
- Practical and theoretical training
- Course certificate upon passing the final test
- Coffee and hot lunch
Course Content
- Introduction
- Relevant regulations
- Wire rope – basic understanding
- Socket casting – theory
- Safety measures and protective procedures
- Practical socket casting
- Final assessment
Who Should Attend?
- Personnel involved in rigging, lifting operations, or maintenance
- Inspectors in certified inspection companies
- Technicians and mechanics in industrial, offshore, marine, and shipyard environments
- Personnel who work with wire ropes and associated equipment on a daily basis
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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