Wire Rope Sheaves and Drums: Groove Geometry, D/d Ratio and Fleet Angle Explained
Wire rope sheave and drum guide: groove radius tolerances, minimum D/d ratios by rope construction, the 1.5-degree fleet angle rule with a worked example, drum groove pitch and multi-layer spooling, and the wear criteria that tell you when to re-groove or replace. By Andri, Aulone.
