Select appropriate rope for the job: always choose rope with its intended applications and safe working load in mind.
Inspection: New rope should be thoroughly inspected throughout its entire length before use. Application area should also be inspected to avoid any sharp edges. After rope is placed in service, it should be inspected at least every thirty days under ordinary circumstances. If it is exposed to acids, it should be inspected daily. Examine the entire length of rope for wear, abrasion, broken fibers, displaced strands, rotting and discoloration. To inspect the inner fibers, the rope should be untwisted in several areas to make certain the inside yarns are bright, clear and unspotted.
Do not overload rope. Avoid shock loading rope. Jerking or sudden strain may cause failure of a rope normally strong enough to handle the load safety. A steady, even pull will assure full strength from rope. This is especially important when using slings or tackle which may multiply strain and power.
Prevent Kinks: Kinks can weaken the rope and even cause permanent damage.
Do not allow anyone to stand in line with, or within 45 degrees on either side of a line under tension.
Service Life: the actual useful life of rope depends on various factors. Extreme influences may shorten it to a single use. Mechanical wear, sunlight, salt and many other influences will decrease the life span considerably. Rope shall generally be retired in the following conditions:
If seams or straps are damaged
Showing signs of extreme wear, e.g. furring
Upon exposure to heavy mechanical loads
Upon contact with acids, oils, and chemicals or other heavy contamination
In the event of fusion and showing signs of melting
Storage and care: store your rope loosely in dry conditions and protected against dirt, chemicals and direct sunlight. Ropes can be cleaned with clear water and mild soap. Distilled water is preferred, as extremely calcareous water causes lime to crystallize inside the rope upon drying. Allow the ropes to dry slowly in the shade.
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Select appropriate rope for the job: always choose rope with its intended applications and safe working load in mind.
Inspection: New rope should be thoroughly inspected throughout its entire length before use. Application area should also be inspected to avoid any sharp edges. After rope is placed in service, it should be inspected at least every thirty days under ordinary circumstances. If it is exposed to acids, it should be inspected daily. Examine the entire length of rope for wear, abrasion, broken fibers, displaced strands, rotting and discoloration. To inspect the inner fibers, the rope should be untwisted in several areas to make certain the inside yarns are bright, clear and unspotted.
Do not overload rope. Avoid shock loading rope. Jerking or sudden strain may cause failure of a rope normally strong enough to handle the load safety. A steady, even pull will assure full strength from rope. This is especially important when using slings or tackle which may multiply strain and power.
Prevent Kinks: Kinks can weaken the rope and even cause permanent damage.
Do not allow anyone to stand in line with, or within 45 degrees on either side of a line under tension.
Service Life: the actual useful life of rope depends on various factors. Extreme influences may shorten it to a single use. Mechanical wear, sunlight, salt and many other influences will decrease the life span considerably. Rope shall generally be retired in the following conditions:
If seams or straps are damaged
Showing signs of extreme wear, e.g. furring
Upon exposure to heavy mechanical loads
Upon contact with acids, oils, and chemicals or other heavy contamination
In the event of fusion and showing signs of melting
Storage and care: store your rope loosely in dry conditions and protected against dirt, chemicals and direct sunlight. Ropes can be cleaned with clear water and mild soap. Distilled water is preferred, as extremely calcareous water causes lime to crystallize inside the rope upon drying. Allow the ropes to dry slowly in the shade.
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