Appendix A
ORDERING, STORING
AND
UNREELING WIRE ROPE
A.
Ordering
When ordering wire rope,
it
must be described as completely as possible. The
generally accepted nomenclature, defined elsewhere
in
this publication, should
be carefully noted. This, along with other applicable information
will not only
enable the rope supplier to satisfy the purchaser's requests, but will also provide
data for technical advice or suggestions.
Following, is a check list for ordering:
1)
The application or use intended for the wire rope.
2) Requirements for the rope:
Length - standard
or
tape measured
Diameter - nominal diameter
Construction-e.g.
"6
x 19 Seale"
Preformed
or non-preformed
Lay - Right or Left; Regular or Lang Lay
Finish - bright, galvanized, or other
Grade-e.g.,
improved plow steel, traction steel, or other
Core-independent
wire rope, wire strand, or fiber
Lubrication - Standard or special
3) Specification requirements (i.e.
API, ASTM)
4) Special testing requirements and certification
5)
Specify end terminations
if
required
6) Describe special spooling or reel requirements
B. Storing
No matter how the delivered rope is packaged,
it
should always be kept away
from moisture. This means storing under a weatherproof cover, and no direct
contact with the ground or floor.
Ocean spray, acid fumes, or similarly corrosive
atmospheres should be avoided. When reels will remain stored for long periods,
the supplier should be asked to ship the ropes with a protective wrapping. Where
this has not been done, the outer layers
of
rope should be coated with an
approved lubricant.
When a rope is to be removed from service and stored,
it
should be thoroughly
cleaned, lubricated, and carefully spooled on a reel.
In this case, the same storage
conditions that are required for new rope should be maintained.
Ambient temperature for rope in storage should be low. Elevated temperatures
tend to liquefy
or
thin out rope lubricants. Thus, wire rope storage areas should
not only be normally cool spaces, but possible sources
of
high heat should be
kept at some distance.
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