Know Different Industrial Lifting Equipment and Their Usages

In Industrial sector there are many industrial tools like wire ropes, crane steel wire rope, and Wire rope slings etc. which are helpful in accomplishing the industrial tasks. These industrial tools are used in many ways. Let us understand what these are? How they help in making the tough industrial tasks easy?

In this article we will try to understand about industrial equipment which plays a major role in industrial work.

What is Wire Rope?

Wire rope is the cable which has multiple strands of metal and is twisted to form a metal rope. There are many types of wire ropes which are distinguished and based on their usage and the formation or structure. These different wire ropes are designed as per the uses like a wire rope is different than the steel wire rope, the wire ropes which are made up of steel material is known as steel wire rope. Steel wire ropes again are of different types like crane steel wire rope, Elevator ropes etc.

What is Wire Rope Sling?

Only wire rope alone can’t accomplish the lifting task. Wire rope sling works as a combination with a lifting device which is used as industrial lifting equipment. Out of the different types of slings the most common sling is wire rope sling. These are used in the industrial sector and construction where heavy loads are to be lifted.

There are different types of slings based on their usages like 3 leg sling 4 leg slings etc. Lifting slings consists of chain, hoist, cable, shackles etc. It is very important to know that how to use these slings.

Slings are not only made up of metal. There are polyester sling as well which are available in the market. But Endless Round Lifting Slings are metal slings which do not have any end point. There are different types of endless round lifting slings like Vertical, Choker, Basket. These all types of slings are now available with Balbir Singh and sons.

Wire Rope Slings And Its Features

With the introduction of the lifting equipment, the task of the labors was eased which gave rise to the concept of multitasking. There are many lifting equipment which are used to ease the task of humans working in various industries and construction companies. These equipment helped a lot to increase the efficiency of the industries and also ensured the safety of workers by providing the guidelines of do's and don'ts .

These lifting equipment are the life saving tools for the workers. So one should have a sound knowledge regarding these equipment. 

In this blog we'll understand about some of the lifting equipment that are used in various industries that deal with the lifting of loads.

Wire rope slings

Wire ropes consist of number of individual wires formed into strands. These strands are twisted together to form single solid rope. They are used for rigging, lifting and hoisting purposes. Wire rope slings are used in manufacturing, mining, shipping industries and industries in which cranes are used for lifting purposes. They are mostly made from galvanized and un galvanized spiral wire strands.

Due to their extreme demand they are being manufactured in bulk. To ensure the safety of its users they are being manufactured following special standards and guidelines.

Endless wire rope slings

It is one of the types of endless wire rope slings. They are made from a single component wire rope, spliced manually with a 6 point joint. Endless wire rope slings are used for hoisting purpose.

Features of Wire rope slings

Flexible: They are flexible to use for lifting, hoisting and rigging purpose.

Durable: They are reliable and are very durable because each and every equipment is manufactured following the proper guidelines.

Strong: They have to undergo lot of bends and pressure so they are very strong.

Resistant to abrasion and heat.

Balbir Singh and sons are the dealers of Usha martin ropes. They are the suppliers of wire ropes and distributors of many industrial equipment that are used for lifting purposes. If you want qualified and ISO certified products then the wait is over.

Geared Trolley And Its Features

In industries we have to deal with heavy loads everyday. So far  as the  humans are concerned its not possible to carry such heavy loads on their own. Its beyond the human capacity.

In ancient times when the lifting equipment was not used, humans used to do the work by their own . Due to this reason they took much more time to complete the work assigned to them . Lot of people were dedicated to a single task only and because of this they could focus only on a particular task. Keeping in mind the human nature the concept of lifting equipment was introduced so as to lower the burden of human beings.

Well! Its not only about lifting rather exact lifting of the load. For this purpose many equipment is used.

Let us understand about some of those equipment and their importance

When you need to measure the load exactly  geared trolley is used. It is made of a looped hand chain which is connected to a sprocket. The sprocket is used to engage the gears  which helps in the movement of the wheel when the person using it pulls the chain.

Electric trolley hoist  is a device which is used for lifting or lowering the load with the help of a wheel over which a chain or rope is wrapped. It can be operated electrically having different capacities depending on the type of the load you are using.

Geared trolley and electric trolley hoist are used in various industries and construction companies that deal with carrying and lifting of the load each and everyday. So they need to be very strong, durable and resistant to pressure.

Now let us have a look on some features of these equipment  we need to consider before purchasing it.

·         It should have an easily adjustable trolley

·         It should be able to equalize and distribute the load properly

·         It should be strong and rigid so that it can easily withstand heavy loads.

·         The chain attached to it should be strong so that it won't break easily.

·         Compact design

·         Low maintenance

·         Good service

·         ISO certified

·         Good quality

There are many distributors who provide these equipment. We should always be vigilant and properly search about them so that whatever we  invest  is worth it. Balbir Singh and sons is an ISO 9001 & CE certified company. They are the distributors of various industrial equipment such as geared trolley, electric trolley, wire ropes and lot many items used in industries.

How to make your wire rope slings durable

Mostly what we do is just purchase the wire rope sling from the manufacturer and keep on using it until it is damaged and is of no use. This is where we go wrong, we invest money for buying an asset and without taking care of it we use it till the saturation point comes and after that point what we do is just throw the things away even after spending such a huge amount. At the end what happens? we end up buying a new one and the process continues. Don't you think there should be an alternative way out?

Yes there is! OSHA 1910.184 and ASME B30.9 have different inspecting and requirement criteria for each type of sling be it wire rope sling, alloy chain steel slings

OSHA( Occupational safety and health administration )

ASME ( American society of mechanical engineers)

These are the standards for taking the precautionary measures for providing safety and security.

Inspection is done to calculate their remaining strength  so as to know for how much time it can be used again i.e. to check its durability

Here are some methods of inspection which you can keep in mind from now for your next purchase

Ø  Initial inspection method : First and the foremost step is to check the slings as soon as you receive it from the manufacturer. Check the tags properly and see if its meeting your needs and look carefully if it is what you ordered.

Ø  Daily inspection method: Just keep a regular check on the wire rope  slings. If the slings are used many times you need to inspect not only once but more than that because due to the work pressure it undergoes i.e. lifting, dragging, hoisting, sharp edges, excessive heat etc.

Ø  Periodic inspection: Periodic inspection should be done by some qualified inspection specialist at least once a year. It should include

·         Checking how often is it used.

·         How the lifts are performed i.e. its nature

Talking about the tags that are attached to the slings it should include the name and trademark of the manufacturer, diameter or size, permitted weight it should be loaded with.

If the tag is missing then send the wire rope slings back to the manufacturer for rechecking and testing.

So by keeping in view all the methods of inspection we can make an initiative to make all kinds of wire rope slings durable.

Key Facts of Wire ropes

                       

When the group of fibers is twisted so as to make it a strand, a rope is made. The discovery of wire rope was done by a German named Wilhelm Albert in 1830’s; he was a mining engineer by profession. Wire ropes were developed primarily for the purpose of lifting and hoisting in cranes and elevators. The most important quality of rope is its high strength which enables it to support large tensile forces. Wire ropes are made by combining small individual wires that are in turn combined into strands, those  strands are then twisted together to form a solid rope. Talking about the steel wire ropes they are made of non alloy carbon steel with 0.4 to 0.95 % of carbon content. People usually get confused between cables and rope. The difference between the two lies in their diameter. Ropes are the ones which have diameter larger than 3/8 inches while as sizes smaller than this come under the category of cables or cords. Wire rope slings are used in various industries such as mining, oil, gas, crane and many more such industries for the purpose of lifting. As they are used for lifting there is a probability of getting hurt while handling various equipment. So, one has to be really very cautious while dealing with them as safety comes first.

Let us throw some light on some of its features

Ø  Strength: These ropes are very strong that's why they are used for lifting purpose.

Ø  Flexibility: Flexibility is the key criteria in manufacturing of the ropes.

Ø  Durability: Ropes have to go undergo ware and tear because of the force to which they are subjected so, they need to be strong enough to handle it and for a long time

Ø  Resistance: It should have great resistance to abrasion and heat.

Precautionary measures

Keep checking for the damages in the rope, if any then change the wire rope immediately.

Prior to using the slings just make sure the hooks are fastened properly to the load and appliances.

Wire Ropes & Its specifications

Before heading anything regarding wire rope industry we will understand the basics of wire rope and its specification-

wire ropes- wire rope has a unique design consisting of steel wires that form individual strands in a helical pattern around a center core. wire rope is a complex mechanical device that has many moving parts all working in tandem to help support and move an object or load.

usage of wire ropes-

Wire rope has been used in a large scale in industrial and construction area. wire rope are used dynamically for lifting and hoisting in cranes, elevators, buildings lift, construction work etc.

wires have for many years played an integral role in the daily operation as in industrial industry, construction industry and in various industries whereas it used.

safety, usage and care of wire ropes-

The use, care and maintenance of wire ropes  should be included in every vessel's safety management system. Before going in deep understanding of wire ropes care and maintenance it is useful to understand wire ropes construction

wire rope is fabricated from strands of precise individual wires. the configuration of the wires and strands making up the wire rope is designed and manufactured to be able to be work together and move with respect to one another to ensure the rope has the flexibility necessary for successful operation.

Principal causes and damage

corrosion-

storage in the main deck exposes the wire to high levels

The small diameter of wire required limits of effectiveness of internal core lubrication and weakens the wire resistance to corrosive damage.

Abrasion

Damage often occurs as a result of pulley and sheave  seizure.

Cutting in-

This occurs when rope buries itself in a tension in a wire that has been spooled poorly underneath of wire ropes.

Some general information about chain sling & wire rope sling

Chain Sling- Chain slings are generally used in conjunction with a crane, powered hoist, manual and lever hoist or other type of lifting device. Before you select a chain sling, it is important to understand the application of slings. It is very important to understand that what kind of slings will be suitable for the industrial/construction industry, Because slings equipped with so many characteristics such as its weight, sling angles, number of attachment points. So you should have an idea about these features when you are about to buy chain slings. This will help you to choose the right sling for the task.

Wire rope slings- It is commonly used for lifting purpose when you need strength, durability and resistance to abrasion to handle loads. Wire rope consists of a number of small individual wires that are turned into strands, the strands are then twisted together to form solid rope. Wire ropes slings have long been the standard when it comes to overhead lifting and material handling.

And if we talk about Lifting & Moving loads then wire rope slings plays significant role to handle bending stress as it is too flexible in nature. Areas where wire rope slings are most popular-

•         Construction Industries
•          Manufacturing Industries
•      Automotive Industries
•     Oil & gas etc

In these areas, variety of heavy loads and rugged conditions exist and they prefer to utilize wire rope slings because wire rope constructed of various grades of steel making it resistant to elements such as moisture, heat UV, and such chemicals. Wire rope slings can be assembled in a variety of configurations and sizes for nearly any lifting applications. The twisted strands of heavy duty wires are extremely durable and they create high tensile strength, so we often prefer wire rope sling in these industries.