Manitowoc Published 05-03-17, Control # 228-03 4-11
16000 SERVICE/MAINTENANCE MANUAL BOOM
Corrosion or Abrasion
See Figure 4-14 for the following procedure.
For quick identification by repair workers, clearly mark the
damaged areas with brightly colored tape.
To evaluate the strap for corrosion, use the following
procedure:
1. Sandblast to remove corrosion. Do not grind.
2. Determine the reduction in thickness.
3. If reduction is less than 6% of strap thickness, paint the
strap to maintain continuous protective coating.
4. If reduction is 6% or more, remove the strap from
service.
Straightness
See Figure 4-15 for the following procedure:
1. Stretch a line (string or wire) from the pin storage hole at
one end of the strap.
2. Stretch the line as tight as possible and tie it off at the
other end.
3. Mark the strap center line. Do not use a center punch.
4. If the string does not align with the center line, measure
the distance from center line to the line.
If deviation from straight is greater than maximum allowed,
remove the strap from service.
Not Acceptable
Abrasion from handling
with chain exceeds allowable limit.
Acceptable
Surface is relatively smooth, within allowable limit.
Not Acceptable
Surface is badly pitted,
exceeds allowable limit.
P325
P326
FIGURE 4-14
Corrosion or Abrasion
Strap Length
(L)
Maximum Deviation
Allowed
1,5 to <3,0m (5 to <10 ft) 1,5 mm (0.060 in)
3,0 to <6,1 m(10 to <20 ft) 3 mm (0.125 in)
6,1 to <9,1 m (20 to <30 ft) 6 mm (0.236)
9,1 to <12,2 m (30 to <40 ft) 9 mm (0.375)
12,2 to <15,2 m (40 to <50 ft) 12mm (0.50)
< = less than
FIGURE 4-15
Pin Storage
Hole (typical)
Center line
String
Deviation
from Straight
A1086
Straightness (gradual
or sweeping bend)