It may be calculated approximately in tons by multiplying the square of the circumference by the figure indicated below: The safe working load of wire rope is one-sixth of its breaking strength for standing rigging, cranes, hawsers and general-purpose wires, one-eighth for running rigging and slings, and one-twelfth for lifts and hoists.
Ingabalelwa kuqikelelo kwetoni eluphinda-phindiwe ngeskwere lwemeko ezilinani elichazwe ngezantsi; ukhuselo lomthwalo wokusebenza kocingo lwentambo luyi 1/6 lolwaphulo lwamandla amisiweyo.