Importance of Rope Inspections

A small commercial plane crash occurring some 15 years ago in the South Pacific ultimately was discovered to have been caused by a break in a critical cable in the heart of the aircraft. This reminds us of the importance of cable testing that play a critical role in evaluating the load limits of a cable. But let's not forget about another detail regarding cable use - the importance of regular inspections. Regular inspections help you determine the health of the wire rope. You will know when it needs maintenance and/or replacement so no one gets hurt.

Wire Rope Maintenance schedules helps you insure the integrity of the rope and safety of the crew. If the rope needs replacing you will know well in advance of a tragedy. Or, if the rope needs to be cleaned and lubricated you can do it in a timely manner. The Kirkpatrick Group, Inc. has been supporting "Wire Rope Maintenance Programs" for 40 years with our Pressure Lubricators and Environmentally Safe Dynagard? Lubricants.

Dynagard? Lubricants has outstanding structural and chemical stability. An unleaded extreme pressure additive provides exceptional protection against wear and shock loads. Additional additives enhance resistance to water wash-off, protection against fling-off at high Wire Rope travel speeds, and long service in a high - temperature environment and it won’t corrode steel and copper-bearing alloys and is compatible with conventional Seal materials.