Neylite Cable Babbitt #40

Consistent Lot-to-Lot Chemistry Fills and Locks Socket Proprietary Neylite Grade Wire Rope and Cable Socketing

Proprietary lead-base Neylite #40 cable babbitt for socketing wire rope and cable terminations. Supplied as 4-5 lb Ney ingot.

Solidus

473°F (245°C)

Liquidus

500°F (260°C)

Density

0.381 lbs/in³ (10.55 g/cm³)

Primary Elements

Pb, Sb, Sn

Nominal Composition

Proprietary

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Product Overview

Neylite Cable Babbitt #40 is a proprietary lead-base white-metal alloy from the Neylite line, hardened with antimony and used to socket wire rope and cable. In a poured socket, the broomed-out end of the rope is cleaned and seated in a tapered socket, and molten alloy is poured in to fill the spaces between the wires. As it solidifies, the alloy forms a solid wedge that locks the wires in the socket and transfers the load from the rope to the fitting.

#40 melts over a narrow range of roughly 473–500°F (245–260°C), which helps it flow fully between the wires before it freezes, and is typically poured at about 650°F (343°C). Its density is about 0.381 lbs/in³ (10.55 g/cm³). It is supplied to its established chemistry so that every pour behaves the same way.

Forms: 4-5 lb Ney ingot.

Available Forms

4-5 Ney Ingot

Product Code

589N40

Technical Info

Thermal Properties

Melting Point (Solidus)473°F (245°C)

Melting Point (Liquidus)500°F (260°C)

Pouring Temperature650°F (343°C)

Physical Properties

Density (imperial)0.381 lbs/in³

Density (metric)10.55 g/cm³

Primary ElementsPb, Sb, Sn

Lead FreeNo — contains lead

Key Features

Consistent Lot-to-Lot ChemistryFills and Locks SocketProprietary Neylite GradeWire Rope and Cable Socketing

Solubility Note

Melt in a clean pot, skim dross and pour at approximately 650°F into a clean, warmed socket.

Nominal Composition

Proprietary

The rope end is seized, the wires are broomed out and cleaned, and the broom is pulled into a tapered socket. The socket is warmed, and molten babbitt is poured in until it is full. Once cool, the solid alloy wedges the wires in place so the termination can carry the rope's load.

Clean wires and a properly warmed socket. Oil, grease or moisture on the wires prevents the alloy from flowing between them, and a cold socket can cause the metal to freeze before it fills completely. Always follow the rope or socket manufacturer's procedure.

Clean scrap of the same grade can be returned to the pot in moderation. Keep it separate from bearing babbitts and other alloys to avoid changing the chemistry.