Wire rope inspection and discard criteria

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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