OVERHEAD AND GANTRY CRANE For written reports, respond

in “Conditions Noted”
INSPECTION FORM column.

A Daily - visual inspection, no written report required. Type of Report: Monthly Annual
B Monthly - written report required, use this form.
C Annual - written report required, use this form. Contract No.
Cranes to receive this type inspection also when:
Location
1) New or Altered
2) Idle three to six months Date
3) Stand-by or idle over six months
4) Any major repair. Date of Last Inspection
Item To Be Inspected Inspection Frequency
(“X” indicates frequency. Place ““ beside “X” indicating A B C Conditions
item has been inspected.) Daily Monthly Annual Noted
Report Report
1. Control mechanisms - misadjustment, marking of controls, etc. X X X
2. Limit switches - checked w/o load for operation X X X
3. Air or hydraulic system lines, tanks, valves, drain valves, etc. -
deterioration or leakage
X X X
4. Hooks - deformation or cracks (visual check), NDE if suspect X X X
5. Hoist or load attachment chains - wear, twist, stretch (visual
check). For annual inspection record on back or facility rigging X X X
equipment inspection form.
6. Wire rope slings - wear, stretch, broken wires, kinks, twist (visual
check) - See notes on back. Record inspection on back or facility X X X
rigging equipment inspection form.
7. Wire rope reeving - comply to equipment manufacturing
specifications
X X X
8. Functional operating mechanisms - excessive component wear X X X
9. Structural members – i.e. bridge beam flange, trolley truck runs,
etc. deformed, cracked or corroded members.
X
10. Loose bolts or rivets X X
11. Sheaves and drums - cracked or worn X X X
12. Pins, bearings, shafts, gears, rollers, lock & clamp devices -
damaged or worn
X
13. Brake system parts, linings, pawls, ratchets - excessive wear X
14. Load, wind and other indicators - accuracy X X X
15. Power plants - proper performance X
16. Chain drive sprockets and chains - excess wear & stretch,
alignment
X
17. Electrical apparatus, controller contractors, limit switches, push
button stations - pitting and deterioration, marking of switches X X X
and controls.
18. Wire rope, condition - See notes on back page and record
inspection results on back page.
X X X

Name of Facility
Description of Overhead Crane:
Make Model Serial No.
Capacity: Main Hoist ; Auxiliary Hoist
Comments:

Distribution: Original - Maintenance/Plant Engineer Inspector:

Copy - Supervisor Signature
Copy – Superintendent
Copy – Safety Supervisor Superintendent:
Signature

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 REQUIREMENTS FOR WIRE ROPE INSPECTION
1. Evidence of rope deterioration from corrosion should be cause for (A) Running Wire Rope
replacement. 1. Broken Wires
2. More than one broken wire in any one strand should be cause for (a) Six randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay
caution. Breaks that occur on the worn crowns of the outside (b) Three broken wires in one strand in one lay
wires indicate normal deterioration. Breaks that occur in the 2. Loss of Rope Diameter
valleys between strands indicate some abnormal condition, (a) Abrasion scrubbing, flattening, peening, or any other
possibly fatigue and breakage of other wires not readily visible. damage resulting in distortion of the rope structure.
One or more valley breaks should be cause for replacement. (b) Reduction from nominal rope diameter of more than
3. Wire breaks generally occur in those portions of a wire rope 5%.
which pass over sheaves, wind onto drums, or receive 3. Other Types of Rope Damage
mechanical abuse. Breaks that occur near attached fittings are (a) Heat or electrical arc damage
apt to result form fatiguing stresses concentrated in these (b) Birdcaging (increased diameter)
localized sections. Breaks of the latter type should be cause for (c) Drum crushing (increased diameter)
replacement of the rope or renewal of the attachment to eliminate (d) High-stranding (increased diameter)
the locally fatigued area. (e) Dog legs or kinks (increased diameter)
4. Heavy wear or broken wires may occur in sections under (f) Corrosion
equalizer sheaves or other sheaves where rope travel is limited, (B) Pendant or Standing Wire Rope
or in contact with saddles. Particular care should be taken to 1 Broken Wires
inspect ropes at these points. (a) Three or more broken wires in one lay in section
5. Rope stretch is generally greatest during initial stages of beyond end connection
operation when the strands are becoming adjusted and seated. (b) Two or more broken wires at end connection
This is accompanied by some reduction in rope diameter, but not (C) Wire Rope Slings
to the extent that the condition of the rope can be judged on this 1 Broken Wires
basis. (a) 10 randomly distributed broken wires in one lay
6. Time for rope replacement is indicated by the extent of abrasion, (b) 5 broken wires in one strand in one lay.
scrubbing and peening on the outside wires, broken wires, (E) Rotation-resistant Wire Rope
evidence of pitting or severe corrosion, kink damage, or other 1. Broken Wires
mechanical abuse resulting in distortion of the rope structure. (a) Two randomly distributed broken wires in six
7. Sheaves, guards, guides, drums, flanges and other surfaces
diameters
contacted by wire rope during operation should be examined at
(b) Four randomly distributed broken wires in thirty
the time of inspections. Any condition harmful to the rope in use
rope diameters
at the time should be corrected. The same equipment, and
particularly sheave and drum grooves, should be inspected and
placed in proper condition before a new rope is installed.
8. Any of the following listed conditions shall be cause for rope
replacement:

RESULTS OF INSPECTION:
Rope Inspected Type and Size Conditions Noted Recommendation

Remarks:

Parent Document: CMS-710-02-PR-05200

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