Steel wire rope is a structural material with high strength and long service life, widely used in fields such as ships, ports, mines, and buildings. However, it is inevitable that the wire rope will break. If not handled in a timely manner, it will affect the overall strength and service life of the wire rope, and may even lead to safety accidents. Therefore, below we will introduce how to handle the problem of broken wire in steel wire ropes.

1、 Reasons for wire breakage

1. Bending fatigue: Due to long-term bending, torsion, tension and other forces on the steel wire rope, bending fatigue can occur, leading to cracks and fractures on the surface and inside of the steel wire rope.

2. Corrosion: Steel wire ropes are prone to corrosion and oxidation in humid, high-temperature, rainy and snowy environments, and the surface coating is damaged. The interior of the steel wire rope will be corroded and lead to wire breakage.

3. External force damage: The impact, scraping, wear and other external forces on the steel wire rope during lifting, rolling, and other operations can cause cracks or fractures on the surface or inside of the steel wire rope.

2、 How to handle broken wires

1. Timely detection: Steel wire ropes should be regularly inspected during use and any broken wires should be promptly dealt with.

2. Cutting: When there are fewer broken wires in the steel wire rope, a cutter can be used to cut the broken part, and the remaining part can still be used; But if there are many broken wires, it is necessary to cut them short and overlap the steel wire rope again.

3. Handle wire breakage: The wire rope's wire breakage should be rotated clockwise with a pointed nose pliers or wrench to reduce the ring diameter and prevent it from expanding. At the same time, a protective sleeve should be covered on the steel wire rope to prevent the broken wire from continuing to puncture the protective sleeve, affecting the service life of the steel wire rope, and also reducing the corrosion of the steel wire rope by the external environment.

4. Welding: If there are many broken wires, a welding machine can be used to weld the broken wires. After welding, a protective sleeve can be covered to avoid new broken wires.

5. Replacement: When the wire breakage is severe, the entire wire rope should be replaced to ensure the safety of the work.

3、 Methods for preventing wire breakage

1. Regular inspection: During the use of steel wire ropes, regular inspections should be carried out to promptly detect and handle wire breakage issues, in order to avoid safety accidents.

2. Maintenance: During the use of the steel wire rope, maintenance work should be done to keep the surface dry and clean, and anti-corrosion agents should be applied regularly to increase the service life of the steel wire rope.

3. Reasonable use: When using steel wire ropes, the specifications and usage methods of the steel wire ropes should be reasonably selected according to work needs to avoid the steel wire ropes bearing loads exceeding their bearing capacity or excessive wear.

4. Replacement: When the service life of the steel wire rope expires or there is serious damage, it should be replaced in a timely manner to ensure the safety of the work.

In summary, wire rope breakage is a common problem, but as long as we pay attention to it in our daily operations, promptly handle it, and take preventive measures, we can minimize the occurrence of wire rope breakage.