Before installing a new rope the sheave grooves, layers and lubrication should be checked.
Measure the groove diameter with a radius gauge and check the general condition of the groove.
Groove diameter shall be nominal rope diameter +8% to +14% (0,54 x d to 0,57 x d).
Warning! Worn sheaves should be replaced/refurbished.
When a steel wire rope is in operation wires are weared against each other. To reduce the friction the wire rope is lubricated by manufacturing (see Webinar Basics about steel wire rope). The lubrication improves the function of the steel wire rope and increases its service life.
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Check the lubrication of the rope immediately after installation and clean the rope from impropriate material, e.g. sand and dirt, eventually the wire rope also has to be completed with lubrication before use.
It is also important that lubrication is made in intervals of even time depending on valid operation conditions.
WARNING! An unlubricated or incorrect lubricated wire rope has considerable shortened life.
For more information about wire rope lubrication, read our article "How to keep your wire rope in good condition", or contact CERTEX Danmark for further advise and help about lubrication.
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