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1.SLING 2.SHACKLES 3.PULLEY 4.CHAIN PULLEY BLOCK

WIRE ROPES
CONSTRUCTION OF WIRE ROPES

6 x 19 Type 6 x 37 Type
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BIRD CAGING

KINKING

BROKEN WIRES

CRUSHING

BROKEN WIRES

BIRD CAGES

CORE PROTRUSION

KINKS

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

WIRE ROPE CLAMPS

When using U-bolt wire rope clips to form eyes, ensure the "U" section is in contact with the dead end of the rope
Dead End

This is the correct method

U CLAMPS

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CLAMPS AND SPACING

Rope Diam. In. 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1.1/8 1.1/4 1.1/2 Minimum No. Clamps for Each Rope End 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 Spacing of Clamps in. 3 3.3/4 4.1/2 5.1/4 6 6.3/4 7.1/2 9

DISTANCE BETWEEN THE ROPE CLIP = 6 x Diameter

HITCHES

1. Vertical Hitch
Loading with the the load suspended vertically on a single part or leg of the sling.

2. Basket Hitch
Loading with the sling passed under the load and both ends on the hook or a single master link.

3. Choker Hitch
Loading with the sling passed through one eye and suspended by the other.

Capacity = 75% of Vertical Hitch

4. BRIDLE HITCH

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THUMB RULE
Wire Rope:

SWL = 8 x D x D
SWL= 0.0124 x D x D

Dia is in inches Dia is in mm

D = dia. of the rope eg: 1/2 rope dia SWL = 8 *1/2 *1/2 = 2 Tons. Note: Dia is in inches & result in Tons.
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SLING CAPACITY CHART

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SLING CAPACITY : ANGLE

1 Sling SWL= 8x1x1= 8 ton

90

60

45

30

SWL=16 T

SWL=14 T

SWL=12 T

SWL=8 T

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SLINGS: SAFE ANGLE

L >> S

If L is greater than S then sling angle is OK

SHACKLES

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SHACKLES

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SHACKLES
INSPECTION OF D-SHACKLES
SAFE WORKING LOAD MISSING OR UNREADABLE IDENTIFICATION MISSING OR UNREADABLE INCORRECT PIN DAMAGED THREAD ON PIN DISTORTED BODY WORN OUT BODY OR PIN CORROSION, CRACKS.
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Right

Wrong

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PULLEYS

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 Sheave should rotate freely.  The shaft should be free from crack and should not be worn-out.  Anchor should be strong & firm.

WELDING ROD

NO LOCKING ARRANGEMENT

CHAIN PULLEY BLOCK

Removing lifting hook Double chain single chain Pulling instead of Lifting Releasing lifting hook from height.

Test certificate Periodic inspection Defective chains Hook Latch Load up to its rating

RIGGING PROCEDURE

RIGGING PROCEDURES
 Skilled Gang Leader

Planning : tools & tackles, material, Location Rigging equipments  Inspection procedure:
Sling, D shackle, Equipment, Location

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 Center of gravity

Stability of Load
Ensure load is free before lifting & all legs are taking the load
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RIGGING PRECAUTIONS

Sharp Edge
-provide packing

Remove or secure all loose materials from the load

Whenever 2 or more ropes are to be placed over a hook use a shackle

Use of tag lines to control all loads

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Before being unhooked all loads must be safely landed and properly blocked

Stay away from slings when they are being pulled out from under loads

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