Wire rope will develop defects during use through several different mechanisms each of which will affect the strength of the rope and therefore limit the working life of the rope.
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It is not possible to look at a wire rope and determine its strength. We therefore need to have strict standards to determine when a wire rope should be discarded.
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This article discusses the requirements for the regularity of inspections and /or examinations that must be done on lifting equipment and lifting tackle.
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Wire ropes are sometimes poorly understood and so in this article we explore wire rope design and construction.
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An intriguing look into how industrial wire rope is made.
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Wire rope selection is closely related to the properties of the rope. In this article we discuss the most important properties of a wire rope.
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Wire ropes are designed to run through sheaves but sheave wheel diameter has a significant impact on the strength efficiency of the rope.
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What impact does a termination have on the safe working load of the wire rope?
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Every major mining company has identified lifting operations as a fatal risk and so a very clear understanding of the legal requirements applicable to lifting operations is of critical importance. This article analyses the relevant legislation and considers whether our drill rigs meet the legal requirements.
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