Why Should You Replace the Hoist Wire Rope?

Why Should Change Hoist Wire Rope?

• Wire ropes are one of the most often replaced components of a hoist and are similar to tires on a car.
• They are prone to normal wear over time and with use.
• The more often used and with heavier loads, the faster they wear.
• They are also susceptible to being ruined from improper installation, or from external damage from improper operation.
• Properly maintained, they will last for their full expected life.

Replacing a damaged or worn rope with a generic rope can be very dangerous since the existing rope on the electric hoist that you are replacing if not original may already be the wrong size or type, In addition, rope identification based on the size and type of the existing rope on the hoist can be a very tricky and many times the wrong type, length or size is purchased.
 
DQCRANES always recommends that ropes are purchased or sourced from the original manufacturer in order to assure that you have the correct rope on your hoist. Installation of the rope is a critical task to ensure that twist is not introduced into the rope and that the hoists proper reeving is maintained.
 
Contact us with any questions you have pertaining to the maintenance and replacement of wire rope hoist or hoist wire ropes.