Recommended Do’s and Dont’s

Do’s for wire ropes users

Lubricate ropes with good quality acid free and moisture free lubricant.
Regularly inspect the sheaves, rollers or pulleys – the life of ropes largely depend on there condition.
Inspect ropes and fittings/terminations periodically.

DO NOT allow ropes in store to deteriorate.
DO NOT mishandle ropes when uncoiling or unreeling & allow kinks to form.
DO NOT use Langs lay with a swivel.
DO NOT use a rope with too large groove diameter on drums and pulleys.
DO NOT cut a rope without seizing.
DO NOT use rope which is not sufficiently flexible for the size or drum or pulley.
DO NOT load the rope beyond its safe working load. Reduction of safety factor may jeopardize not only rope, but also equipment, job and men.

Note :
Remember – Care in handling, installation and careful inspection gives more life and enormous dividends.