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WIRE ROPES
CONSTRUCTION OF WIRE ROPES
6 x 19 Type 6 x 37 Type
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BIRD CAGING
KINKING
BROKEN WIRES
CRUSHING
BROKEN WIRES
BIRD CAGES
CORE PROTRUSION
KINKS
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
When using U-bolt wire rope clips to form eyes, ensure the "U" section is in contact with the dead end of the rope
Dead End
U CLAMPS
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HITCHES
1. Vertical Hitch
Loading with the the load suspended vertically on a single part or leg of the sling.
2. Basket Hitch
Loading with the sling passed under the load and both ends on the hook or a single master link.
3. Choker Hitch
Loading with the sling passed through one eye and suspended by the other.
4. BRIDLE HITCH
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THUMB RULE
Wire Rope:
SWL = 8 x D x D
SWL= 0.0124 x D x D
D = dia. of the rope eg: 1/2 rope dia SWL = 8 *1/2 *1/2 = 2 Tons. Note: Dia is in inches & result in Tons.
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90
60
45
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SWL=16 T
SWL=14 T
SWL=12 T
SWL=8 T
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L >> S
SHACKLES
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SHACKLES
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SHACKLES
INSPECTION OF D-SHACKLES
SAFE WORKING LOAD MISSING OR UNREADABLE IDENTIFICATION MISSING OR UNREADABLE INCORRECT PIN DAMAGED THREAD ON PIN DISTORTED BODY WORN OUT BODY OR PIN CORROSION, CRACKS.
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Right
Wrong
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PULLEYS
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Sheave should rotate freely. The shaft should be free from crack and should not be worn-out. Anchor should be strong & firm.
WELDING ROD
NO LOCKING ARRANGEMENT
Test certificate Periodic inspection Defective chains Hook Latch Load up to its rating
RIGGING PROCEDURE
RIGGING PROCEDURES
Skilled Gang Leader
Planning : tools & tackles, material, Location Rigging equipments Inspection procedure:
Sling, D shackle, Equipment, Location
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Center of gravity
Stability of Load
Ensure load is free before lifting & all legs are taking the load
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RIGGING PRECAUTIONS
Sharp Edge
-provide packing
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Before being unhooked all loads must be safely landed and properly blocked
Stay away from slings when they are being pulled out from under loads
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