Wire Rope should be visually inspected daily for wear, broken wear and kinks. A thorough inspection should cover this point :
- Is there evidence of corrosion, wear or kinks? A rope that been kinked cannot be repaired.
- Are there any visible broken wires? If so, replace the wire rope if it does not meet the requirements of the Michigan safely standard applying to it particular use.
- Is the rope lubricated? The rope should be kept properly lubricated to avoid stiffness and corrosion.
- What is the condition of the fitting or splices? Any damage fitting or splice should be replace immediately.
- Are thimbles used to protect wire rope eyes where possible?
- Is an adequate safely factor always used?
- If there is evidence that the wire rope has been crushed, abraded, flattened, bird caged or has sustained any other damage that distorts it, The rope should be removed from services.
Wire rope which is used in elevator should always be maintained because everyday people are using it specially on high buildings and safety is always the measure.
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