Figure 2-62.-Serving conductor ends.

with an extra loop is used. The free ends of the cord

separately. When groups parallel each other, they

should be bound together at intervals with telephone

are then trimmed to a minimum of three-eighths of an

hitches.

inch.

Conductor ends (3000 cm or larger) should be

SELF-CLINCHING CABLE STRAPS.-- Self-

served with cord to prevent fraying of the insulation

clinching cable straps are adjustable, lightweight, flat

nylon straps. They have molded ribs or serrations on

the inside surface to grip the wire. They may be used

SPOT TYING.-- When cable supports are used

instead of individual cord ties for securing wire groups

in equipment, as illustrated in figure 2-63, spot ties are

or bundles quickly. The straps are of two types: a plain

used to secure the conductor groups if the supports are

more than 12 inches apart. The spot ties are made by

wrapping the cord around the group (fig. 2-64). To

finish the tie, a clove hitch followed by a square knot

Figure 2-62.-Serving conductor ends.

Figure 2-63.-Use of spot ties.

Figure 2-65.--Installing self-clinching cable straps.

Figure 2-66.-Military standard tool for self-clinching cable

Figure 2-64.-Making spot ties.

straps.

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