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Mode Dia of wire rope (mm) Dimension of aluminium sleeve (mm) Length (mm) Weight  (g)
A B C D
XTO-1 1 3 4.3 1.3 2.6 5 0.11
XTO-1.5 1.5 3.5 5.3 1.8 3.6 6 0.21
XTO-2 2 4.5 6.9 2.4 4.8 7 0.24
XTO-2.5 2.5 5.1 8.1 3 6 9 0.5
XTO-3 3 6.1 9.6 3.5 7 11 0.84
XTO-3.5 3.5 7 11 4 8 13 1.32
XTO-4 4 7.9 12.4 4.5 9 14 1.81
XTO-4.5 4.5 8.9 14 5.1 10.2 16 2.61
XTO-5 5 9.8 15.4 5.6 11.2 18 3.57
XTO-6 6 11.6 18.2 6.6 13.2 21 5.86
XTO-6.5 6.5 12.6 19.8 7.2 14.4 23 7.85
XTO-7 7 13.6 21.4 7.8 15.6 25 9.53
XTO-8 8 15.4 24.2 8.8 17.6 28 13.7
XTO-9 9 17.3 27.2 9.9 19.8 32 19.8
XTO-10 10 19.1 30 10.9 21.8 35 26.4
XTO-11 11 21.1 33.2 12.1 24.2 39 35.8
XTO-12 12 23 36.2 13.2 26.4 42 45.8
XTO-13 13 25 39.2 14.2 28.4 46 59.7
XTO-14 14 26.9 42.2 15.3 30.6 49 73.5
XTO-16 16 30.9 48.4 17.5 35 56 111
XTO-18 18 34.8 54.4 19.6 39.2 63 159
XTO-20 20 38.5 60.2 21.7 43.4 70 217
XTO-22 22 42.7 67 24.3 48.6 77 292
XTO-24 24 46.4 72.8 26.4 52.8 84 376
XTO-26 26 50.3 78.8 28.5 57 91 481
XTO-28 28 54.5 85.4 31 62 98 603
XTO-30 30 58.1 91.2 33 66.2 105 735
XTO-32 32 62 97.2 35.2 70.4 112 897
XTO-34 34 66.2 104 37.8 75.6 119 1082
XTO-36 36 69.8 109.6 39.8 79.6 126 1275
XTO-38 38 73.5 115.4 41.9 83.8 133 1503
XTO-40 40 77.2 121.2 44 88 140 1734
XTO-42 42 81.2 127.4 46.2 92.4 147 2024
XTO-44 44 85 133.4 48.4 96.8 154 2314
XTO-46 46 89 139.6 50.6 101.2 161 2662
XTO-48 48 92.8 145.6 52.8 105.6 168 3010
XTO-50 50 96.6 151.6 55 110 175 3412
XTO-52 52 100.4 157.6 57.2 114.4 182 3813
XTO-54 54 104.4 163.8 59.4 118.8 189 4293
XTO-56 56 108.2 169.8 61.6 123.2 196 4772
XTO-58 114.4 179.6 65.2 130.4 203 5430
XTO-60 210 5617

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Jiangsu Xingtai Hydraulic Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Xingtai Hydraulic Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
As Aluminium Sleeve Manufacturers and Sleeve Aluminium Company, Jiangsu Xingtai Hydraulic Manufacturing Co., Ltd. was founded in 1992 and is located in Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, China. The company specializes in manufacturing hydraulic wire rope pressing machines, wire rope annealing and tapering machines, aluminum sleeves, and lifting clamps. Xingtai Hydraulic is equipped with advanced production facilities, strong technical capabilities, authoritative testing equipment, and a comprehensive quality management system.

The swaging components of Xingtai Hydraulic machines are forged from high-strength alloy steel. The machine body is manufactured from a single block of material, ensuring structural integrity and long service life. Our hydraulic systems utilize a dual-pressure pump oil supply system, which enables fast upward and downward movement while ensuring a smooth pressing process. This design significantly improves pressing quality and production efficiency.

Xingtai Hydraulic machines have been exported to numerous countries, including the UK, Australia, the Netherlands, Latvia, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Russia, Botswana, Poland, and others.

Guided by the philosophy of "high quality, competitive price, and lasting commitment," we strive to meet our customers' needs and provide them with the best service. We remain dedicated to serving both existing and new clients with the same level of excellence as we work together to build a successful future.
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Industry Knowledge

1. What Is an Aluminum Sleeve in Wire Rope Applications

An aluminum sleeve (also known as an aluminum ferrule) is a cylindrical metal fitting made of high-grade 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, designed to crimp and secure wire rope ends, loops, or splices. In wire rope systems, it creates a permanent, high-strength connection that prevents rope slippage or failure under load. Industrial-grade aluminum sleeves have a tensile strength of 207 MPa and can retain up to 90% of the wire rope’s original breaking strength when properly crimped.

(1) Core Design and Material Traits

Aluminum sleeves for wire ropes are precision-machined with wall thickness ranging from 1.2mm to 8mm (matching rope diameters 1mm–50mm). The 6061-T6 aluminum alloy offers corrosion resistance (salt spray test pass rate ≥95% after 1000 hours) and ductility, allowing uniform deformation during crimping to grip the rope strands without damaging them.

Aluminum Sleeve Wall Thickness by Wire Rope Diameter 0mm 2mm 4mm 6mm 8mm 1-5mm Rope (1.2mm Wall) 6-15mm Rope (3mm Wall) 16-30mm Rope (5mm Wall) 31-50mm Rope (8mm Wall)

2. Key Applications of Aluminum Sleeves in Wire Rope Systems

Aluminum sleeves are indispensable in industries relying on wire rope integrity, with applications tailored to load requirements and environmental conditions:

  • Construction & Lifting: Securing wire ropes on cranes (load capacity up to 50 tonnes) and hoists, where crimped aluminum sleeves meet OSHA safety standards.
  • Marine & Offshore: Corrosion-resistant sleeves for mooring ropes (saltwater exposure), with a service life of 8-10 years in marine environments.
  • Aerospace & Aviation: Lightweight sleeves for aircraft control cables (weight ≤0.5kg/m) with precision crimp tolerance of ±0.1mm.
  • Industrial Manufacturing: Conveyor systems and material handling, where sleeves withstand cyclic loads of up to 10,000 cycles without fatigue failure.
Aluminum Sleeve Usage by Industry 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% Construction Marine Aerospace Manufacturing 60% 40% 30% 50%

3. Performance Comparison: Aluminum Sleeves vs. Alternative Ferrules

Fitting Type Retention Strength Corrosion Resistance Weight (per 100mm)
Aluminum Sleeve (6061-T6) 90% of Rope Strength Excellent 120g
Copper Ferrule 95% of Rope Strength Good 380g
Stainless Steel Ferrule 98% of Rope Strength Superior 450g
Performance and Cost Comparison of Wire Rope Ferrules Crimp Pressure vs. Strength Retention Rate of Aluminum Sleeves 60% 70% 80% 90% 5 Ton 10 Ton 15 Ton 20 Ton 25 Ton 65% 75% 85% 90% 90%

4. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What crimp pressure is required for aluminum sleeves?

A: For 1-15mm wire ropes, a minimum crimp pressure of 15 tonnes is required to achieve 85%+ strength retention; 16-50mm ropes need 20+ tonnes (no additional gain above 25 tonnes).

Q2: Can aluminum sleeves be reused?

A: No. Once crimped, aluminum sleeves undergo permanent deformation—reuse reduces strength retention by 40%+ and poses safety risks per ASME B30.9 standards.

Q3: How to inspect crimped aluminum sleeves?

A: Check for uniform deformation (no cracks) and measure the crimped diameter—should be 60-70% of the original sleeve diameter. Ultrasonic testing is recommended for critical applications (e.g., aerospace).

Q4: What is the shelf life of aluminum sleeves?

A: When stored in dry conditions (≤60% humidity), uncrimped aluminum sleeves have a shelf life of 5 years; surface oxidation beyond this period reduces crimp integrity by 10-15%.