Wire rope is one of the most significant part of the EOT Crane and often accidents happen due to damage and breaking of the Wire ropes.
Proper inspection of the wire rope is necessary every 3 months to determine any damages in the same.
If any of the below is happening the wire rope must be replaced immediately.
REDUCTION IN DIAMETER IS BY 8-10%
NUMBER OF WIRES BREAKAGES EXCEED 10% OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF WIRES IN THE ROPE IN A LAY
EVIDENCE OF PLASTIC WEAR OR SURFACE EMBRITTLEMENT ON OUTER WIRES
SUDDEN REDUCTION IN DIAMETER WITH INCREASED LAY LENGTH
SEVERE CORROSION LIKE CHAIN PITTINGS OR INTERNAL CORROSION
DISTORTIONS LIKE KINKING, CRUSHING, BIRDCAGING ETC
EVIDENCE OF CORE COLLAPSE OR DAMAGE THROUGH HEAT
SEVERE SHOCK LOAD OR OVERLOAD DUE TO SOME ACCIDENT WITH EQUIPMENT
END FITTING / ATTACHMENT DAMAGED, CRACKED, DEFORMED OR WORN OUT
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