Glands are used for the manoeuvring, lifting and suspension of Round Strand or Locked Coil Ropes.

The Gland design is similar to that of a Wedge Cappel, utilizing interlocking wedges inside the two part
gland body.

All Glands are manufactured from high quality steel, Proof Load Tested to 2 times Safe Working Load,
Ultrasonically and Wet Magnetic Particle Inspected.

Maneuvering & Suspension Glands

This type of gland is commonly used for maneuvring ropes into position or anchoring permanently where rotation is not required.

Spherically Seated Glands

The Spherically Seated Gland can be used similar to the non-spherical type but in addition, has a spherical brass base unit to facilitate rotation of the Guide Ropes, thereby evenly distributing wear over the rope surface.

Where shaft Guide Rope systems are used in lieu of rigid type guides, several attachment assemblies are
available. Arrangements are offered with bottom weight tensioning (most common), bottom spring
tensioning or top spring tensioning.

The upper attachment includes a Spherically Seated Gland, while the bottom end can be fitted with a Socket or Glands.

The Socket or Gland is then connected to a Triangular Link Plate which facilitates load transfer
for rope changes.

With bottom weight tensioning, Cheeseweights are mounted on a rod and platform thereby keeping
Guide Ropes tensioned.

As mentioned, rather than Cheeseweights, spring tensioning can be employed at either top or bottom.

Tension Weights (Cheeseweights)

The dimensions of the cast iron tension weights are generally determined by the shaft layout and position of the Guide and Rubbing Ropes.

Lead Cheeseweights can be used when height restraints become an issue.

Shaft Sinking Rope Attachments

Sinking Rope Setup

Stage Rope Setup