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shall be secured by a wire rope loop passing around open- and closed-end thimbles and spliced
into the wire rope by the fabricator. The swivel hook shall be machined at the bearing surface to
permit turning.
3.4.6 Gearing. All gears shall be of the spur type, manufactured in accordance with
AGMA Standards, with a minimum service life of 5,000 hours.
3.4.7 Frame or housing. The frame or housing shall provide the strength and rigidity
required in winching operations. The frame or housing shall contain the other components of the
winch in one unit. Bracket(s) shall be furnished and installed on the frame for retaining the
crank(s) when not in use. The frame or housing shall have a flat mounting base containing holes
spaced for bolting the winch to a foundation. The number, size and spacing of holes shall be
sufficient so that when mounted with the appropriate size bolts, the drum spooled to capacity and
the rated load applied, no permanent deformation of the winch or bolts shall occur.
3.4.8 5-ton size. When specified (see 6.2), the 5-ton size shall have four base mounting
holes, 0.69 in. in diameter. The holes shall be spaced 13.062 in. plus or minus 0.031 in. centers
on lines parallel to the longitudinal axis of the drum and 10.875 in. plus or minus 0.031 in.
centers on lines at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the drum.
3.5 Lubrication. All surfaces requiring lubrication shall be provided with a suitable
means for lubricating.
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3.6 Identification and marking. Identification and marking shall be permanent and
legible. Marking shall be applied to a nameplate attached to the winch base by screws, bolts, or
rivets in a conspicuous, protected location. The nameplate shall be made of a material suitable to
withstand environmental conditions expected with a winch. The winch nameplate shall include
the following information (see 4.3.1):
Winch, drum, hand-operated, spur gear, 2-or 3-purchase
a.
National stock number (NSN)
b.
Part or Identifying Number (PIN) (see 6.3)
c.
d.
Manufacturer's serial number
Manufacturer's name or identification code (CAGE)
f. Contractor or order number
g. Date of manufacturing
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