Wire Rope Replacement - When and Why

| Wire Rope Replacement - When and Why

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As the essential part of hoist, wire Rope are prone to wear as how often they use. But do you know whether it is time to change wire rope or not? KUNFENG® will provide you with comprehensive information about when to replace the wire rope slings.
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2023-03-01 17:29

As the essential part of hoist, wire Rope are prone to wear as how often they use. But do you know whether it is time to change wire rope or not? KUNFENG® will provide you with comprehensive information about when to replace the wire rope slings.

Wire Rope Hoist

As a preferred lifting device, there are many factors need to be considered:

Flexibility

Strength

Abrasion Resistance

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Rusty Wire rope

Why is it necessary to change wire rope hoist?

Considering the safety production, periodic maintenance for wire ropes are indispensable. For the more wire rope hoists are used, the heavier the load is, the faster they wear down.

 

So, when is wire rope replacement necessary?

  • Reduced Diameter

If the wear on individual wires exceeds 1/3 of their diameter, please replace wire rope.

  • Corrosion

Remove when widespread or spotted corrosion is present, or any other signs indicating significant rope degradation due to corrosion condition.

  • Kinks

Kinked wire ropes are caused by overload operation. And sections with kinks shoule be cut off or discarded.

Kinks Wire Ropes

As a leading enterprise in the field of Chinese engineering machinery lifting. We keep supply high quality cranes to customer and have detailed operation manual and preventive maintenance instructions. KunFeng® provide professional and thoughtful after-sales service, including one year warranty and consultation. 

Wire Rope Hoist