To define the procedural requirements for Examination of wire rope slings in accordance with BS EN 13414-1(2003) of Wire Rope Slings
2.0 Scope
Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment: Wire Rope Slings
3.0 Definition
Nil
4.0 Responsibility
Assurance of Quality Inspection and correct acceptance level of Lifting Equipment by a qualified Lifting Equipment Inspector
5.0 Procedure
Ensure that the rope diameter, construction and Effective Working Length (EWL), agrees with that stated on the certificate of Test and Thorough Examination. EWL is the length the bearing points of the terminal fittings, whether soft eye, thimble, shackle, link or other.
If the rope has reduced in diameter or increased in length, it can be assumed that it has been stretched due to overload or partial collapse of the inner core. Partial collapse of the inner core is indicated by lack of spring in the rope.
Construction of wire rope will be free from broken wires, kinking, bird caging, distortion etc. refer to section of typical examples of wire rope deterioration for other mechanical defects, which shall be cause for rejection.
A wire rope sling must be removed from service if any single length (of the complete length) of ten diameters of the total number of visible broken wires exceeds 5% of the total number of wires in the rope.
All parts of the wire rope will; be free of any corrosion, wear as shown by flats on the outer wires, or lack of lubrication.
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Separate the strands with a specially designed tool (i.e. wire rope clamps) to examine the inner core for wear, broken wires, corrosion and sufficient lubrication.
Ensure correct ferrule has been fitted for the diameter of the rope.
Ferrules must be secure and thimbles/eyes shall fit correctly with no stretch due to possible overload, twist, cracks or any other possible damage.
Wire ropes end loops shall not terminate inside the ferrule.
If fitted, examine master link/quad assembly for wear, corrosion, cracks, etc., and security of fitting
6.0 Associated documents
Engineering Standards and manufacturing literature applicable to this procedure BS EN 12385 Specification for Steel Wire Ropes. BS EN 13414 - 1 Wire Rope Slings for General Lifting Purposes BS 6570 1986 Code of practice for the Selection, Care and Maintenance of Steel Wire Ropes.
ISO 8792 1986 Wire Rope Slings - safety Criteria and Inspection Procedures for Use. Qatar Petroleum Lifting Equipment Regulations
LEEA Handbook 1987, Inspection of Wire Rope Slings for Lifting Purposes
7.0 Records
Record Number Name of the Record Retention Period
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8.0 Revision History
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WIRE ROPE SLING - INSPECTION PROCEDURE & CHECK LIST
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EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Examine each individual leg along its entire length and check for:- a) Wear b) Corrosion c) Abrasion d) Mechanical damage e) Broken wires f) Internal Deterioration Internal deterioration should be checked for by using two specially designed clamps to open up the Rope to expose the wire/fibre core
Measure the rope diameter as any reduction from original size could indicate either amount of wear on outer wires, partial collapse of the core or stretch due to overload. Examine each ferrule and ensure the correct size of the ferrule has been fitted. Check that end of the loop does not terminate inside the ferrule is of the longer tapered design which has an internal step. The ferrule should be free from cracks or other deformities. Examine each thimble and check for correct fitting, Snagging damage and elongation. (Stretched thimbles /eyes could indicate possible overload). Examine wire rope around thimbles as it is often abraded due to sling being dragged over rough surfaces. If fitted, examine master link/quadruple assembly and check for wear, corrosion and cracking.