Beta Max Beta Lite, Operating And Maintenance Procedures

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Inspection
Regular, periodic wire rope inspections and maintenance of permanent records
(signed by a qualified person) are an OSHA requirement for almost every wire
rope installation. The purpose of inspection is to determine if a wire rope, or wire
rope sling, may continue to be safely used. Inspection criteria, including number
and location of broken wires, wear and elongation, etc., have been established by
OSHA, ANSI, ASME, and similar organizations. Refer to these sources for
detailed information on proper inspection and documentation procedures.
WARNING
If the usability or integrity of the wire rope is ever in question, replace the wire rope immediately to
avoid possible personal injury or potential equipment damage.
NOTE: When a wire rope is removed from service, because it is no longer suitable for
use, it must be discarded and never reused on any application.
A typical daily wire rope inspection should consist of at least the following items:
• Visually inspect for obvious normal and unusual surface wear.
• Visually inspect for broken wires; document the amount and location.
• Measure the wire rope outside diameter; document and compare to original
size.
• Measure the wire rope length for stretch (elongation). Document and compare
it to original size.
• Visually inspect wire rope attachment ends for obvious damage or corrosion.
• Visually inspect wire rope for any signs of abuse, surface corrosion, or contact
with another object.
• Inspect wire rope for any signs of damage due to heat.
• Generally inspect the condition of any components that make contact with the
wire rope such as sheaves, drums, or any other attachment.