Rope Suspension – NU Glands

The NU gland is used for suspending guide or rubbing ropes in mine shafts, the base being supported on girders in the headframe or tower.
It is also used for rope anchorage and the suspension of ropes during installation or maintenance.
The gland cases are manufactured from 1.5% manganese steel to B.S. 2772, Part 2, 1989, 150 M19.
The two bolt clamps and interlocking wedges in mild steel to B.S 970, Part 1, 1972 Grade 070M20 and the shackles and pins of high tensile steel to B.S. 3032:1958.
All glands are proof load tested to two times working load limit .