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Paragraph 48

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No rope having a capping containing white metal shall be used in any winding or haulage apparatus unless—

(a)

the capping was made with white metal of which the melting point is not higher than 570° Fahr., and the temperature of which when poured into the socket of the capel did not exceed 685° Fahr.;

(b)

in the length of rope which lies within the tapered part of the socket any fibre core was cut out when the capping was made and the wires were then untwisted and thoroughly cleaned; and

(c)

the temperature of the socket of the capel was as nearly as might be 212° Fahr. immediately before the white metal was poured into it.