Tips on Overhead Crane Wire Rope Hoist Inspections

2023-03-06 17:35:06

Why should you have overhead crane hoist inspection?

Yuantai Crane Company manufactures various wire rope hoists, which are the key parts of bridge cranes. A wire rope hoist is a popular and commonly used tool in Yuantai Crane Company. And we take our customer’s safety seriously, so crane hoists inspection is extraordinarily important to crane operators and workers. This article will introduce some crane inspection skills to you. A quick and easy check will not only ensure you’re in compliance with regulatory guidelines such as OSHA, but it will prevent costly accidents in the workplace. We hope you can incorporate these simple checks into your workday and share them with fellow employees.

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What can you do for crane wire rope hoist inspection?

When to have bridge crane hoist inspection?
The inspection process should be completed before beginning work for the day. The hoist should also be inspected before lifting each load. Not taking just a few moments to do a proper inspection can lead to dropping a load, causing serious and costly damage.

When beginning work, the wire rope should be inspected for damage and wear and tear. You should measure the rope and compare it with the manufacturer’s specifications. If you find it doesn’t meet specifications or shows a variance, it’s most likely time to consider replacement. The wire should also be inspected thoroughly and not contain any kinks. You should replace your wire rope hoist if:

There is a dozen (or more) broken wires in one or more area(s).
There are 4 (or more) broken or split wires in the same strand.
Broken wire(s) extend out from the core.
Any wire is half of its original size.
There are snagged wires.
There are pulled up wires, also known as “bird cages.”
There is rust of any sort.

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Those working with a wire rope hoist should consult with their resource(s) to check for exact specifications that pertain to them.、At YUANTAI, we believe that everyone plays a role in the safe operation of a wire rope hoist. Only trained professionals should be using and performing inspections on any equipment. Some tell-tale signs that you should lookout for during an inspection include (but are not limited to):

Exceeding the stated breaking point
Non-identical replacement items
Matching hardware designed specifically for the hoist
Weather appropriate rope wire
Correct spacing/securing of the rope when on the reel

Why choose wire rope hoist from YUANTAI?

YUANTAI series wire rope hoist is suitable for any general material handling needs combine with overhead crane
Modularized design philosophy apply to this hoist, enable it has a slim hoist layout and strong adaptivity to fit all kinds of I-beam, single overhead crane or configure with moving trolley for double bridge cranes.
Low headroom hoist delivers reliable performance whether handling task calls for light or heavy duty requirement. ( Low headroom overhead crane for sale)
Our wire rope hoists introduce advanced technology to keep hoist consistently perform at its best level in terms of kep high-efficient, it also outfits various intelligent electrical control units to assure operation safe as well as maintain hoist extended service life.

Contact us to get your high-quality bridge crane and wire rope hoist!

We hope these tips are useful in your daily practical application. When in doubt, always. Following these guidelines will provide a quick and easy way to spot potential issues before they could occur. Increasing productivity and reducing risk is very vital for every business, small or large. Yuantai Crane Company has over 10 years for providing perfect lifting solution for global people. And we master a lot crane and hoist knowledge, we’d love to help you with your special project, so leave us a message to get a quote today!