Acceptance / Rejection Criteria – Lifting Gears

Inspection of Loose WIRE ROPE SLINGS

BS EN 12385-1:2002+A1:2008 LE 01
Equipment prior to Use BS EN 13414-1:2003:A2:2008
BS EN 13414-2:2003+A2:2008

(A) Not Acceptable Scrap (B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
(D) Further Examination Before Acceptance

WIRE ROPE

(A) Heat damage; discoloration, loss lubricant

(A) More than 10% reduction in rope original diameter
(A) High external corrosion, internal corrosion
(A) Severe distortion – kinks, crushes, knots, bird cages
(A) More than maximum allowed broken wires (table)
(A) Exposure of core, internal damage
(C) Broken wires within limits

TERMINATIONS

1. EYES

(A) Distortion
(A) Excessive wear, damage to thimble
(D) Rope defects – see above criteria

1. SECURING

(A) Any broken wires near to the ferrule/splice

(A) Broken/damaged ferrules or pulling out
(A) Crushing, abrasion of splice, pulling out

LINKS - See LE 02
HOOKS - See LE 05
SHACKLES - See LE 03
PROOF LOAD

2.0 x SWL, followed by thorough examination and certification

MARKINGS

(A) Identification Number

(B) SWL / SWL @ Angle
(C) Colour Code

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CHAIN SLINGS LE 02
Equipment prior to Use
(A) Not Acceptable Scrap (B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
(D) Further Examination Before Acceptance

CHAIN SLINGS

(A) More than 5% stretch of original length (terminal, joining, intermediate links,
chain and hooks) (Manuf. Table)
(A) More than 8% dia wear of terminal, joining, intermediate links, chain and hooks
(Manuf. Table)
(A) Existence of nicks, cracks and gouges in terminal, joining, intermediate links
and chain
(A) Bent, elongated, or twisted links, rings
(A) Lack of free articulation between links
(A) Distortion of terminal fittings
(A) Cracks and faults in welded areas
(A) Excessive corrosion
(A) Heat discoloration
(A) Broken, twisted chain
(A) Improper shortening devices
(A) Repairs by welding
(C) Rusty chain
(D) Hooks – see LE 05

ON-WELDED CHAIN

(A) More than 8% wear of terminal fittings, joining links

(B) Existence of nicks, cracks, gouges in terminal fittings, joining links
(B) Bent, elongated, or twisted joining links
(B) Distortion of terminal fittings
(B) Replaced parts incorrectly assembled
(D) Replaced parts not manufacturer certified

HOOKS = See LE 05

PROOF LOAD
2.0 x SWL, followed by thorough examination and certification

MARKINGS
(A) Identification Number
(B) SWL / SWL @ Angle
(C) Quality Marks
(D) Colour Code
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Inspection of Loose
SHACKLES LE 03
Equipment prior to Use
(A) Not Acceptable Scrap (B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
(D) Further Examination Before Acceptance

SHACKLES

(A) Wear of pin and body higher than 8% dia

(A) Nicks, cracks and gouges in stressed areas

(A) Distortion in any axis

(A) Misalignment of untapped/tapped hole

(A) Excessive wear of untapped hole

(A) Incorrect pin inserted. Pin not running free

(A) Pin screwed, less than outside face flush

(A) Head of pin not bearing on shoulder of untapped hole

(A) Thread damage or excessive wear

(A) Excessive corrosion

(A) Repairs by welding

(B) Missing locking devices, if applicable

PROOF LOAD

2.0 x SWL, followed by thorough examination and certification

MARKINGS

(A) Identification Number

(B) SWL
(C) Quality Marks
(D) Colour Code

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EYE BOLTS LE 04
Equipment prior to Use
(A) Not Acceptable Scrap (B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
(D) Further Examination Before Acceptance

EYEBOLTS

(A) Wear in eye and link, if any, higher than 8% dia

(A) Nicks, cracks and gouges in shank and eye

(A) Nicks, cracks and gouges in shank to collar junction

(A) Distortion in any axis

(A) Thread damage or excessive wear

(A) Excessive Corrosion

(A) Any type of repair

(C) Cleanliness of thread, underside of collar

PROOF LOAD

2.0 x SWL, followed by thorough examination and certification

MARKINGS

(A) Identification Number

(B) SWL
(C) Quality Marks
(D) Colour Code
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Inspection of Loose
HOOKS LE 05
Equipment prior to Use
(A) Not Acceptable Scrap (B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
(D) Further Examination Before Acceptance

HOOKS

(A) Throat opening higher than 20% original throat (Manuf. Table).
(A) Lateral twist higher than 10 degrees
(A) Wear in eye and saddle higher than 8% of original thickness (Manuf. Table)
(A) Cracks, nicks, scores, gall marks in body
(A) Misalignment of shank, excessive wear
(A) Thread damage of excessive wear
(A) Repair by welding
(A) Excessive wear, damage to cross head pin
(B) Damaged or missing locking devices
(B) No free running of swivel. Bearing damage, if applicable
(B) Cracks, defects in trunnion weld joint, if applicable
(B) Loose bolts, nuts, pins
(B) Damaged or missing safety catches, if applicable
(C) Lack of lubrication

PROOF LOAD

2.0 x SWL (B) 1.22 x SWL + 2.0 T ] Followed by thorough

Where SWL < 25T Where SWL > 25T ] Examination and Certification

MARKINGS

(A) Identification Number

(B) SWL
(C) Quality Marks
(D) Colour Code

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LE 06
Equipment prior to Use AND SPREADER
(A) Not Acceptable Scrap (B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
(D) Further Examination Before Acceptance

A. LOOSE GEAR, DETACHABLE ITEMS

SHACKLES
(D) See specific criteria - LE 03

EYEBOLTS
(D) See specific criteria - LE 04

HOOKS
(D) See specific criteria - LE 05

WIRE ROPE SLINGS

(D) See specific criteria - LE 01

CHAIN SLINGS
(D) See specific criteria - LE 02

FLAT WEBBING SLINGS

(D) See specific criteria - LE 09

CLAMPS
(D) See specific criteria - LE 07 & LE 08

B. LOAD ATTACHMENTS POINTS

(B) Cracks, distortion, excessive wear, corrosion of fabricated items
(B) Cracks, distortion or wear of suspension holes
(B) Malfunction of locking devices, if applicable
(D) Looseness of bolted connections

C. BEAM
(B) Cracks, distortion, excessive wear
(B) Crack, defective joints
(B) Heavy dents, buckling of hollow sections
(B) Damage to section flanges
(B) Loose nuts, bolts rivets. Thread damage or wear
(B) Excessive Corrosion

PROOF LOAD
2.0 x SWL (B) 1.04 x SWL + 9.6 T (B) 1.1 x SWL [ Followed by thorough
where SWL < 10T where 10T SWL <160T where SWL > 160T examination and Certification]

MARKINGS
(A) Identification Number
(B) SWL
(C) Colour Code
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Inspection of Loose
PLATE CLAMPS LE 07
Equipment prior to Use
(A) Not Acceptable Scrap (B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
(D) Further Examination Before Acceptance

BEAM CLAMPS

(A) Distortion of frame

(A) Wear at application/suspension points, moving parts

(A) Wear, damage or missing locking devices

(A) Nicks, cracks, gouges

(A) Excessive corrosion

(B) Worn out, bent pins

(B) Individual parts incorrectly assembled/replaced, if applicable

(D) Lack of lubrication – see Manuf. Recommendations

PROOF LOAD

2.0 x SWL, followed by thorough examination and certification

MARKINGS

(A) Identification Number

(B) SWL
(C) Colour Code

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PLATE CLAMPS LE 08
Equipment prior to Use
(A) Not Acceptable Scrap (B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
(D) Further Examination Before Acceptance

FRICTION LIFTING TYPE

(A) Distortion of frame

(A) Wear on gripping surfaces
(A) Nicks, cracks, gouges
(A) Excessive corrosion
(B) Broken, stretched spring in locking lever
(B) Improper action of locking lever
(B) Tight, bent, damaged clamping threads
(B) Blunted teeth in fixed, movable jaws – see Manuf. Recommendations
(B) Worn out, bent pins
(D) Lack of lubrication – see Manuf recommendations

HORIZONTAL LIFTING TYPE

(A) Distortion of frame

(A) Wear on gripping surfaces
(A) Nicks, cracks, gouges
(A) Excessive corrosion
(B) Blunted teeth in fixed, movable jaws – see Manuf. Recommendations
(B) Worn out, bent pins
(D) Lack of lubrication – see Manuf recommendations

PROOF LOAD
2.0 x SWL, followed by thorough examination and certification

MARKINGS
(A) Identification Number
(B) SWL
(C) Colour Code
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Inspection of Loose MANMADE FIBRE

LE 09
Equipment prior to Use SLINGS
(A) Not Acceptable Scrap (B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
(D) Further Examination Before Acceptance

FLAT WEBBING TYPE

(A) Cuts on face or at edge of webbing

(A) Holes, tears, snags or crushed web
(A) Excessive abrasive wear
(A) Excessive pitting or corrosion, cracked, distorted or broken fittings, if applicable
(A) Broken, or worn threads in the stitch patterns
(A) Melting or charring of any part of the sling
(A) Chemical burns
(A) Strop eye damage/webbing burst at edges, if applicable
(A) Any type of repairs

ROUND TYPE

A. PROTECTIVE SLEEVE

(D) Scuffing, wear and general deterioration – See Inner Core

B. INNER CORE

(A) Cuts
(A) Holes, tears, snags, crushed web
(A) Excessive abrasive wear
(A) Broken or worn threads in the stitch patterns
(A) Melting or charring
(A) Chemical burns
(A) Any type of repairs

PROOF LOAD

See Manufacturer’s Data

MARKINGS
(A) Identification Number
(B) SWL
(C) Colour Code

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LE 10
Equipment prior to Use BLOCK
(A) Not Acceptable Scrap (B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
(D) Further Examination Before Acceptance

A. HAND CHAIN
(B) Cracks, distortion, wear or corrosion
(B) Cracks, distortion, wear of hand chain wheel
(B) Incorrect seating in hand chain wheel
(C) Rusty chain
B. LOAD CHAIN
(B) Cracks, distortion or wear of blocks, wear, slackness of sheave wheel
(B) Incorrect seating in sprocket wheel
(B) Damage to slack end or load end anchor
(C) Rusty chain
(C) Twisted chain in multiple fall
(D) See specific criteria – LE 02
C. HOOKS, TERMINAL FITTINGS
(B) Cracks, distortion or wear of blocks. Wear, slackness of sheave wheel
(D) See specific criteria – LE 05

D. MAIN FRAME
(B) Cracks, distortion or wear in body, gear covers or chain guides
(B) Loose nuts, bolts, rivets, or pins. Thread damage or wear. Missing locking devices
(B) Corrosion, wear or damage to pawl, ratchet or spring
(B) Cracks or uneven wear of pinions, gear wheels or bearings
(B) Wear, damage to brakes, chain stripper
(D) Improper maintenance condition
(D) Improper electrical condition, if applicable

E. REPAIR
(B) Repair not in accordance with manufacturers recommendations
(B) Replaced parts incorrectly assembled
(D) Replaced parts not manufacturer certified

F. OPERATIONAL TEST
(B) Undue effort, excessive noise or jumping of chains during hoisting/lowering
(B) Malfunction of pawl, operating spring and ratchet
(B) Malfunction of brakes under load
(B) Incorrect action of chain guides

PROOF LOAD
A. Hand driven 1.5 x SWL ] Followed by thorough
B. Power driven 1.25 x SWL ] examination and Certification
MARKINGS
(A) Identification Number
(B) SWL
(C) Quality Marks
(D) Colour Code
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Inspection of Loose
TIRFOR LE 11
Equipment prior to Use
(A) Not Acceptable Scrap (B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
(D) Further Examination Before Acceptance

A. WIRE ROPE - See LE 01

B. HOOKS, FITTINGS - See LE 05

C. FRAME

(B) Cracks, distortion or wear in body, covers or rope guides

(B) Loose nuts, bolts, rivets or pins, thread damage or wear, missing locking
devices
(B) Corrosion
(B) Damage or wear to levering mechanism
(B) Shear pin worn, damaged. Replaced with non-standard item
(D) Improper maintenance

D. REPAIR

(B) Repair not in accordance with manufacturers recommendations

(B) Replaced parts incorrectly assembled
(D) Replaced parts not manufacturer certified

E. OPERATIONAL TEST

(B) Undue effort, excessive noise or slipping of rope during hoisting/lowering

(B) Malfunction of brake under load

PROOF LOAD

1.5 x SWL, followed by thorough examination and certification

MARKINGS
(A) Identification Number
(B) SWL
(C) Colour Code

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BASKET LE 12
Equipment prior to Use
(A) Not Acceptable Scrap (B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
(D) Further Examination Before Acceptance

GOODS/GENERAL PURPOSE BASKET

A. LOOSE GEAR DETACHABLE ITEMS

See LE 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 09 for individual requirements

B. LOAD ATTACHMENT POINTS

(B) Cracks, distortion, excessive wear, corrosion of fabricated items

(B) Cracks, distortion or wear of suspension holes
(B) Malfunction of locking devices, if applicable
(D) Looseness of bolted connections

C. STRUCTURE

(B) Cracks, distortion, excessive wear

(B) Cracked/defective joints
(B) Heavy dents, buckling of hollow sections
(B) Damage to section flanges
(B) Loose nuts, bolts, rivets. Thread damage or wear
(B) Excessive corrosion
(B) Door fastening/hinges damaged
(B) Excessive mesh size for cargo type

PROOF LOAD

1.5 x SWL, followed by thorough examination and certification

MARKINGS
(A) Identification Number
(B) SWL
(C) Colour Code
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Inspection of Loose TRAVELING
LE 13
Equipment prior to Use GIRDER TROLLEYS
(A) Not Acceptable Scrap (B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
(D) Further Examination Before Acceptance

A. HAND CHAIN

(B) Cracks, distortion, or wear of hand wheel

(B) Incorrect seating in hand chain wheel
(C) Rusty chain
(D) Cracks, distortion, wear or corrosion

B. MAIN FRAME

(B) Loose nuts, bolts, rivets or pins. Thread damage or wear, Missing locking
devices, if applicable
(B) Wear, damage to wheel threads, flanges, bearings
(B) Loose, defective wheel support brackets
(B) Distortion, particularly inside plates and load bar
(B) Cracks, defects in joints
(B) Cracks, uneven wear of pinions, gear wheels
(D) Improper maintenance condition
(D) Improper electrical condition, if applicable

C. REPAIRS

(B) Repairs not in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations

(B) Replaced parts incorrectly assembled
(D) Replaced parts not manufacturer certified

D. INSTALLED UNIT (TROLLEY + BEAM)

(B) Incorrect size for the runway beam

(B) Misalignment, relative to center flange of runway, if applicable
(B) Incorrect side clearance between wheel flanges and toes of beam
(3 to 4 mm required)

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Inspection of Loose TRAVELING
LE 13
Equipment prior to Use GIRDER TROLLEYS
(A) Not Acceptable Scrap (B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
(D) Further Examination Before Acceptance

E. OPERATIONAL TESTS (BLOCK + TROLLEY + BEAM)

(B) Incorrect or wrongly fitted chain pulley block

(B) Wrongly adjusted anti-tilt device, if applicable

(B) Irregularities during traveling

(D) Chain pulley block – See specific criteria - LE 01

PROOF LOAD

Separate by Hand – 1.5 x SWL ] Followed by thorough examination

With Power hoist 1.25 x SWL ] and certification

MARKINGS

(A) Identification Number

(B) SWL
(C) Colour Code
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Inspection of Loose CHAIN LEVER

LE 14
Equipment prior to Use HOIST
(A) Not Acceptable Scrap (B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
(D) Further Examination Before Acceptance

A. LOAD CHAIN
(B) Cracks, distortion or wear of sprocket wheel
(B) Incorrect seating in sprocket wheel
(B) Wear, damage to Anchorages to casing or stopper; missing stopper
(C) Rusty chain
(C) Twisted chain in multiple fall
(D) See specific criteria – LE 02

B. HOOKS, TERMINAL FITTINGS, BLOCK

(B) Cracks, distortion or wear of blocks. Wear, slackness of sheave wheel
(D) See specific criteria – LE 05

C. MAINTENANCE
(B) Cracks, distortion or wear in body, gears covers or operating lever
(B) Loose nuts, bolts, rivets or pins. Thread damage or wear, missing locking devices
(B) Corrosion, wear or damage to pawl, ratchet or spring
(B) Cracks or uneven wear of pinions, gear wheels or bearings
(B) Wear, damage to breaks, chain-stripper, change over lever
(D) Improper maintenance condition

D. REPAIRS
(B) Repairs not in accordance with manufacturers recommendations
(B) Replaced parts incorrectly assembled
(D) Replaced parts not manufacturer certified

E. OPERATIONAL TESTS
(B) Chain wheeling not free
(B) Malfunction of change over lever –hoisting/lowering/neutral
(B) Malfunction of pawl, operating spring and ratchet
(B) Malfunction of brakes under load
(B) Malfunction of chain guides

PROOF LOAD
1.5 x SWL, followed by thorough examination and certification

MARKINGS
(A) Identification Number
(B) SWL
(C) Quality Marks
(D) Colour Code

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Equipment prior to Use Construction Length
(A) Not Acceptable Scrap (B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
(D) Further Examination Before Acceptance

A. BROKEN WIRES
RANDOM

(A) < Maximum allowed (Table)

(D) > Maximum allowed – compute rejection factor

LOCALIZED

(A) > 3, Local group or same strand, over 6 diameter length

B. WEAR

(A) > 10% diameter reduction

(D) < Maximum allowed – compute rejection factor

C. DISTORTION

(A) Severe, kinks, crushes, knots, etc.

(D) Less than severe - compute rejection factor

D. EXTERNAL CORROSION

(A) Heavy pitting/corroded areas

(B) Stained rope
(D) < Heavy - compute rejection factor

E. MISCELLANEOUS

(A) Thermal damage

(B) Core deterioration

F. INTERNAL EXAMINATION - Rope clamped, contra rotated

(A) Internal corrosion

(A) Core deterioration
(C) Lack of lubrication
(D) Broken wires
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Inspection of Loose REJECTION FACTOR

TABLE
Equipment prior to Use ASSESSMENT
(A) Not Acceptable Scrap (B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
(D) Further Examination Before Acceptance

Rejection Factor Assessment

REJECTION FACTOR
Points
Defects Construct 0 20 40 60 80 100 Remarks
Broken 6 x 19 Nil 1 2 3 5 6 Over length
Wire 6 x 36 Nil 2 4 6 8 11 of 10 x d
Random 8 x 25 Nil 2 4 6 8 10 D = nom. dia
Wear 6x, 8x Nil .98d .96d .94d .92d .9d
Multi Str Nil .995d .99d .98d .975d .97d
Distortion Nil Light Medium Severe
External Nil Partial Rough Pitting Heavy
Corrosion Stain Touch Pitting

Total rejection Factor = sum of Factors (Broken, Wear, Deterioration, Corrosion)

Assessment Recommendation/Action
< 40 Fit for use (..)
Total
60 Fit for use Increase inspection freq.
Rejection 80 Fit for use Advise replacement w/in time
Factor 100 Unfit for Use Scrap immediately

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Inspection of Forklift Forklift

(A) Not Acceptable – Scarp (B) Not Acceptable – Repair/Replace

(C) Service Before Re-inspection (D) Further Examination Before Acceptance

1. Surface Cracks:

(D) Cracks

2. Straightness of Blade and Shank

(B) . Deviation from straightness exceeds 0.5 % of the length blade

or height of the shank

3. Fork Angle

(B) Deviation greater than 3 %

4. Difference in Height of Fork Tips:

(B) Difference in height between the forks exceeds 3 %

5. Positioning Lock

It shall be in good repair and in correct working order.

6. Fork Blade and Shank Wear

(A) Wear exceeds 10%

7.Fork Hook Wear

(A) Wear exceeds 10 %

8.Fork Marking

(C) No Marking

Acceptable height: 10cm to 15 cm for the floor

Acceptable speed 8 Km/Hr & 24 Km/Hr