MSI CRANE SCALE, Safety And Periodic Maintenance Manual

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M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
S A F E T Y M A N U A L
M S I C R A N E S C A L E
Causes of Damage to Hooks, Shackles, Lifting Eyes and Load Cells
Heavy use Wear
Dragging across floors Wear
Shock loading Distortion
Corrosion Reduction of structural material
Corrosion Damage to threads
Welding Destruction of heat treat
Overloading Distortion
Improper use of multiple slings Distortion
Tip loading, side loading,
back loading Distortion
Add Washers to Shackle
Reversed Shackle
Off Center Loading
Recommended Inspection Procedures
ADD
WASHERS
TO CENTER
THE LOAD.
▼ CAUSE
▼ RESULTANT DAMAGE
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE HOOK
SUPPORTS THE LOAD.
THE LATCH MUST NEVER SUPPORT
THE LOAD.
Scale Hook with Latches Scale Hook with Latches
POOR PRACTICE GOOD PRACTICE
CORRECT
INCORRECT