WIRE ROPE INSPECTION
1) Frequent Inspection
The operator or other designated person should visually inspect all ropes at the start of each shift. These visual
observations should be concerned with discovering gross damage, such as listed below, which may be an
immediate hazard:
(a) distortion of the rope such as kinking, crushing, unstranding, birdcaging, main strand displacement, or
core protrusion;
(b) general corrosion;
(c) broken or cut strands;
(d) number, distribution, and type of visible broken wires. [See next section on rope replacement]
When such damage is discovered, the rope shall either be removed from service or given an inspection as
detailed in the next section.
2) Periodic Inspection
The inspection frequency shall be determined by a qualified person and shall be based on such factors as
expected rope life as determined by experience on the particular installation or similar installations; severity of
environment; percentage of capacity lifts; frequency rates of operation; and exposure to shock loads.
Inspections need not be at equal calendar intervals and should be more frequent as the rope approaches the
end of its useful life.
A designated person shall perform periodic inspections. This inspection shall cover the entire length of rope.
The individual outer wires in the strands of the rope shall be visible to this person during the inspection. Any
deterioration resulting in appreciable loss of original strength, such as described below, shall be noted, and
determination shall be made as to whether further use of the rope would constitute a hazard:
(a) points listed in previous section on frequent inspection;
(b) reduction of rope diameter below nominal diameter due to loss of core support, internal or external
corrosion, or wear of outside wires;
(c) severely corroded or broken wires at end connections;
(d) severely corroded, cracked, bent, worn, or improperly applied end connections.
Special care should be taken when inspection sections of rapid deterioration, such as the following:
(a) sections in contact with saddles, equalizer sheaves, or other sheaves where rope travel is limited;
(b) sections of rope at or near terminal ends where corroded or broken wires may protrude;
(c) sections subject to reverse bends;
(d) sections of ropes that are normally hidden during visual inspection, such as parts passing over sheaves.
WIRE ROPE MAINTENANCE
1) Rope should be stored to prevent damage or deterioration.
2) Rope shall be unreeled or uncoiled in a manner to avoid kinking of or inducing a twist in the rope.
3) Before cutting rope, means shall be used to prevent unlaying of the strands.
4) During installation, care should be observed to avoid dragging of the rope in dirt or around objects that will
scrape, nick, crush, or induce sharp bends.
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Summary of Contents for 150 BX G-Force
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