Periodic Inspection
The following is required to be inspected periodically:
ANSI/ASME B30.16 requires all hoists subject to disassembly of load suspension parts,
to undergo a load test after re-assembly to pass full inspection.
Requirements of frequent inspection:
• Evidence of loose bolts, nuts, or rivets.
• Evidence of wear, corrosion, cracks, or distortion to parts such as load blocks,
suspension housing, chain attachments, clevises, coupling, suspension bolts,
shafts, gears, bearings, pins and rollers.
• Evidence of damage to bottom block assembly.
• Evidence of excessive wear on motor or load brake.
• Evidence of damage of supporting structure/ trolley.
• Direction labels on pendant control stations.
• Warning labels properly attached to the hoist.
• Load chain end connections.
• Evidence of wear, cracks or stretching on the load chain.
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