How To Use A Sheave Gauge
Why Maintain A Sheave
Maintaining a wire rope sheave is much more cost-effective than replacing wire rope. To maximize the life of the wire rope, re-tool or replace a sheave when grooves become:
Maintaining a wire rope sheave is much more cost-effective than replacing wire rope. To maximize the life of the wire rope, re-tool or replace a sheave when grooves become:
- So worn that they allow for excessive wire rope movement OR
- So small that they twist and compress the wire rope.
How To Determine The Amount of Wear Using A Wire Rope Sheave Gauge
Use a wire rope sheave gauge to regularly check sheave grooves for wear, which may slow or block a wire rope:
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How To Approximate Wire Rope Size
Use a wire rope sheave gauge only to APPROXIMATE wire rope diameter:
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How To Accurately Measure Wire Rope Wear
For an ACCURATE wire rope diameter measurement to determine if you should retire the wire rope, use a machinist’s caliper or micrometer. To properly use a caliper to assure accurate measurement:
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More Information on Wire Rope Measuring Techniques
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers