Technical specifications

[ Technical specifications ]

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At William Kenyon, we believe reliability starts with accurate information. This section is dedicated to engineers and maintenance managers who need precise data to optimize their installations. Here, you will find the essential technical characteristics of our products manufactured in Granby.

Product sheets

Manufacturing specifications

Access the technical details of our technical rope and cable ranges. Our sheets include diameters, breaking strength, elongation and thermal resistance.

Reference guides

Self-service

We provide our historical documentation to guide your internal teams in the use of our products.

Splicing protocols (Splicing)

Recommended methods to ensure strong, reliable joints

01
Preparation

Ready for splicing — carrier rope ends, Kenbest® fid, William Kenyon® safety knife, adhesive tape and marker.

02
Marking

Mark both ends approximately 18 in. (46 cm) and 40 in. (91 cm) from the end.

03
Basket insertion

Push back the braided basket, insert one rope end, then release. To ensure a good grip on the rope, compress the basket with your fingers. Insert the fid tip at the 18 in. (46 cm) mark on the opposite end.

04
Fid passage

Pass the fid through the rope and bring it out at the 40 in. (91 cm) mark.

05
Tapering

To create a proper taper, pull the end through, then mark approximately 12 in. (38 cm) and 7 in. (18 cm). Insert the William Kenyon® lock-back safety knife at the 12 in. (38 cm) mark and slightly lift a group of strands. Cut and remove. Repeat at the 7 in. (18 cm) mark.

06
Burying the end

Tapered end. Completely bury the end inside the center of the rope.

07
Repeat

Repeat steps 2 to 6 for the opposite end.

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Quality commitment

Every William Kenyon product is manufactured according to strict tolerance standards. Our manufacturing process in Granby includes tension testing to ensure that every order meets industry requirements.

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The guides provided are for informational purposes only and are intended to support your qualified technical teams. William Kenyon® assumes no responsibility for installations that do not comply with practices recommended by a qualified professional.