Port steel wire rope is one of the port facilities, which is used for hanging, towing, and supporting objects to ensure the safety of goods and ships during port operations. This type of steel wire rope is woven from multiple steel wires, which can withstand harsh working environments such as heavy loads, high temperatures, and humidity during work, making maintenance difficult. This article will introduce how to maintain the port steel wire rope from the following aspects.

1、 How to inspect the port steel wire rope?

Before using the port wire rope, it is necessary to inspect it first to ensure its quality and safety in use. The inspection method is as follows:

1. Visual inspection: After wearing gloves, perform a visual inspection first. Pick up the steel wire rope according to its segments and check whether there are any problems such as broken wires, deformation, cracks, corrosion, etc. between its segments.

2. Hand touch inspection: Hold the wire rope with your hand, rotate it in the opposite direction with your fingers, hold the wire rope with your other hand, and gently push and pull to check whether there are cracks or deformation in the radial direction of the wire rope.

3. Determining elasticity: Fix the two ends of the steel wire rope respectively, lift one end up, and then lower it to check whether its rebound is normal.

2、 How to maintain the port steel wire rope?

Routine maintenance of port steel wire ropes can extend their service life and reduce maintenance costs. Here are some suggestions:

1. Regular inspection: According to the frequency of use, regularly inspect the steel wire rope. If it is parked for a long time, it is best to inspect it every two months, as well as before important operations.

2. Maintenance and lubrication: At regular intervals, use lubricating oil or detergent to clean the surface of the rope, as well as cracks and other parts. If any rust, corrosion, and other problems are found, they should be promptly cleaned and coated with antirust oil.

3. Storage and installation: After maintenance, the steel wire rope should be placed in a place that is not prone to debris objects, to prevent debris from scratching the surface of the steel wire rope when it is folded. During storage, attention should be paid to avoiding light, moisture, dust, and shock.

4. Direction of use: For steel wire ropes, it is best to maintain one direction of use.

5. Correct use: When using steel wire ropes, it is necessary to ensure that the bending radius during use is greater than the basic value, to avoid applying pressure to the vacant part, resulting in a small bending radius of the steel wire rope and shortened service life.

3、 Warranty period of steel wire rope

Due to various factors such as the external environment and usage conditions that steel wire ropes are subjected to during use, it is difficult to accurately know their warranty period. However, it is generally believed that the life of a steel wire rope is about 2-3 years, but the true life is still affected by the usage environment and conditions. For steel wire ropes whose service life exceeds their warranty period, it is recommended to replace them as soon as possible

4、 End of service period of steel wire rope

The working environment and intensity of the port steel wire rope are high, and the steel wire rope remains in excellent condition for a certain period of use. Engineers can maintain it to extend its service life, but at some point in the future, the steel wire rope will definitely move towards the retirement period. At this point, engineers need to choose to scrap, continue using, or partially replace maintenance methods based on the actual situation. It is recommended to replace the steel wire rope in a timely manner when it reaches a working pressure of less than 50%.

In summary, due to the particularity of port steel wire rope, its maintenance is difficult. In order to ensure its safety and prolong its service life, it is necessary to conduct inspection before use, perform routine maintenance, maintain the direction of use, and avoid excessive bending. At the same time, wire ropes that exceed the recommended service life should be promptly replaced to ensure the safety and smoothness of the operation process.