HOW TO CHECK INTERNAL

LEAKAGE

Note: Copyright Salzgitter Maschinenbau AG 2010. This publication has been prepared as an aid for rope examination and should not be regarded as a substitute for the competent person. The competent person should also be familiar, as appropriate, with the latest version of related International, European and National standards. The contents of this
documents are based on the needs of SMAG and the conditions under which it operates. It shall not therefore be assumed that the contents stated therein necessarily meet the particular circumstances and requirements of other organisations. The principles set out in this document are for information only and therefore SMAG is not liable to any third party
for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on the contents. It is the responsibility of such external organisations to check that the document is the latest version and is appropriate for their purposes.
 Repair operations planning and scheduling:

Following tools, equipment and staff have to be

available:

1 Crane for grab operation

1 Crane operator
1 Crane operating instructor
2 skilled workers

1 set of SMAG Peiner Grab tools

No.:23009997

Note: Copyright Salzgitter Maschinenbau AG 2010. This publication has been prepared as an aid for rope examination and should not be regarded as a substitute for the competent person. The competent person should also be familiar, as appropriate, with the latest version of related International, European and National standards. The contents of this
documents are based on the needs of SMAG and the conditions under which it operates. It shall not therefore be assumed that the contents stated therein necessarily meet the particular circumstances and requirements of other organisations. The principles set out in this document are for information only and therefore SMAG is not liable to any third party
for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on the contents. It is the responsibility of such external organisations to check that the document is the latest version and is appropriate for their purposes.
Problem:
Grab opens and close
itself after Grab closed
or open and motor stopped

a) Internal leakage in lifting

cylinder
(Piston Seal)

b) Internal leakage in the control

block (SV1 / R1)

Note: Copyright Salzgitter Maschinenbau AG 2010. This publication has been prepared as an aid for rope examination and should not be regarded as a substitute for the competent person. The competent person should also be familiar, as appropriate, with the latest version of related International, European and National standards. The contents of this
documents are based on the needs of SMAG and the conditions under which it operates. It shall not therefore be assumed that the contents stated therein necessarily meet the particular circumstances and requirements of other organisations. The principles set out in this document are for information only and therefore SMAG is not liable to any third party
for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on the contents. It is the responsibility of such external organisations to check that the document is the latest version and is appropriate for their purposes.
 GRAB CLOSED &

PRESSURE
SV1
STAYS IN THE CLOSED
CONDITION

CYLINDER!
R1
CLOSED
CONDITION

Note: Copyright Salzgitter Maschinenbau AG 2010. This publication has been prepared as an aid for rope examination and should not be regarded as a substitute for the competent person. The competent person should also be familiar, as appropriate, with the latest version of related International, European and National standards. The contents of this
documents are based on the needs of SMAG and the conditions under which it operates. It shall not therefore be assumed that the contents stated therein necessarily meet the particular circumstances and requirements of other organisations. The principles set out in this document are for information only and therefore SMAG is not liable to any third party
for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on the contents. It is the responsibility of such external organisations to check that the document is the latest version and is appropriate for their purposes.
 Repair description:
Note: This test can only be carried out in closed
grab position due to the
QUICK RUN ACTION of the grab both lines A and
B are under pressure if grab is open.

Repair sequence:
1. hang the grab in the crane

2. connect the cable

3. close the grab slightly

4. connect the manometer at

measuring point MA
Note: Copyright Salzgitter Maschinenbau AG 2010. This publication has been prepared as an aid for rope examination and should not be regarded as a substitute for the competent person. The competent person should also be familiar, as appropriate, with the latest version of related International, European and National standards. The contents of this
documents are based on the needs of SMAG and the conditions under which it operates. It shall not therefore be assumed that the contents stated therein necessarily meet the particular circumstances and requirements of other organisations. The principles set out in this document are for information only and therefore SMAG is not liable to any third party
for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on the contents. It is the responsibility of such external organisations to check that the document is the latest version and is appropriate for their purposes.
 5. disconnect the Hydraulic hoses
which are assembled at the cylinder bottom

6. collect oil which is temporally coming

out of the connection

5.

Note: Copyright Salzgitter Maschinenbau AG 2010. This publication has been prepared as an aid for rope examination and should not be regarded as a substitute for the competent person. The competent person should also be familiar, as appropriate, with the latest version of related International, European and National standards. The contents of this
documents are based on the needs of SMAG and the conditions under which it operates. It shall not therefore be assumed that the contents stated therein necessarily meet the particular circumstances and requirements of other organisations. The principles set out in this document are for information only and therefore SMAG is not liable to any third party
for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on the contents. It is the responsibility of such external organisations to check that the document is the latest version and is appropriate for their purposes.
 8.

7. by using the grabs hydraulic

close the grab.

8. check if oil is leaking out

of the bolted joint of the cylinder

9. if not check if pressure rise down at the manometer

⇒ internal leakage must be inside the control block.

10. if oil is coming out of the cylinder

⇒ sealing rings or tube must be damaged or worn out.
Note: Copyright Salzgitter Maschinenbau AG 2010. This publication has been prepared as an aid for rope examination and should not be regarded as a substitute for the competent person. The competent person should also be familiar, as appropriate, with the latest version of related International, European and National standards. The contents of this
documents are based on the needs of SMAG and the conditions under which it operates. It shall not therefore be assumed that the contents stated therein necessarily meet the particular circumstances and requirements of other organisations. The principles set out in this document are for information only and therefore SMAG is not liable to any third party
for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on the contents. It is the responsibility of such external organisations to check that the document is the latest version and is appropriate for their purposes.
 If oil is coming out of the cylinder
⇒sealing rings or tube must be damaged or worn out.
⇒Have a look at instruction no.:
PART 02
HOW TO DISASSEMBLE THE PISTON ROD
PART 03
CHANGING SEALINGS OF HYDRAULIK CYLINDERS

If the cylinder is o.k and pressure rise down at the manometer

⇒ internal leakage must be inside the control block.

Have a look at instruction no.:

PART 03
CONTROL BLOCK_NG30

Note: Copyright Salzgitter Maschinenbau AG 2010. This publication has been prepared as an aid for rope examination and should not be regarded as a substitute for the competent person. The competent person should also be familiar, as appropriate, with the latest version of related International, European and National standards. The contents of this
documents are based on the needs of SMAG and the conditions under which it operates. It shall not therefore be assumed that the contents stated therein necessarily meet the particular circumstances and requirements of other organisations. The principles set out in this document are for information only and therefore SMAG is not liable to any third party
for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on the contents. It is the responsibility of such external organisations to check that the document is the latest version and is appropriate for their purposes.