Steel Wire Rope Sling Inspection – Part 1

 


Steel Wire Rope Sling Inspection – Part 1


Steel Wire Rope Sling Inspection – Part 1












Wire ropes are playing the key role in the lifting activities in any industry. Wires are the basic building blocks of a steel wire rope. They lay around a “center” in a specified pattern in one or more layers to form a strand. The strands are helically laid together around a center, typically some type of core, to form a wire rope.

The strands provide all the tensile strength of a fiber core rope and over 90% of the strength of a typical 6-strand wire rope with an independent wire rope core.

All wire ropes will wear out eventually and gradually lose work capability throughout their service life. That’s why periodic inspections are critical. Applicable industry standards such as ASME B30.2 for overhead and gantry cranes or federal regulations such as OSHA refer to specific inspection criteria for varied applications. The respective country specific requirements to be ensured.

 

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The Purposes for Inspection of Wire Ropes

Regular inspection of wire rope and equipment should be performed for three good reasons as below,

It reveals the rope’s condition and indicates the need for replacement.

It can indicate if you’re using the most suitable type of rope.

It makes possible the discovery and correction of faults in equipment or operation that can cause costly accelerated rope wear.


How Often

All wire rope sling should be thoroughly inspected at regular intervals and with respect to local regulations. The longer it has been in service or the more severe the service, the more thoroughly and frequently it should be inspected. Be sure to maintain records of each inspection.

 

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Inspection by a Qualified Person

Inspections should be carried out by a person who has learned through special training or practical experience what to look for and who knows how to judge the importance of any abnormal conditions they may discover. It is the inspector’s responsibility to obtain and follow the proper inspection criteria for each application inspected. Color coding is one of the best practice followed in industry.

 

“Inspect Your Wire Rope Regularly

Inspection should be performed by a person with special training or practical experience”

 

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