Indeed, according to the provisions of Article 2 of the European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, lifting accessories fall within its scope of application and must therefore bear the corresponding CE marking. This ensures that the accessories comply with the essential safety, health and environmental requirements established by the Directive, and that they have undergone the necessary conformity assessment procedures before being placed on the market.
To determine when a wire rope needs to be replaced, the discard and withdrawal criteria defined by the rope manufacturers and the EN and ISO standards should be followed. It is important that a qualified person periodically inspects the ropes and, based on these criteria, decides whether or not they should be removed. In addition, if you need assistance in inspecting your cables, you can rely on our specialized technicians, who can assess the need for cable removal and provide you with accurate recommendations.
In order to decide which type of sling is the most suitable for a given load and lifting operation, it is necessary to have the opinion of a qualified person in the field. That is why we recommend that you consult one of our experts, who can give you personalized advice and recommend the most suitable type of sling for your particular application. This may depend on several factors, such as the weight of the load, the type of material being lifted, the work environment, among others. In this way, you can be sure to use the right accessory for each case and ensure safety in the lifting process.
It is important that inspections of lifting elements are carried out by qualified personnel with sufficient experience in the field. These personnel must be fully familiar with the lifting systems and be accredited by the manufacturer, which ensures that they have the necessary knowledge to carry out these inspections properly. This is important to ensure safety in lifting processes and to comply with the established regulations and quality standards. Therefore, we recommend that you always entrust the inspection of your lifting elements to specialized and trained personnel.
It cannot be stated that one rope is better or worse than another in a general way, since the choice between a normal rope and an anti-rotation rope will depend on the specific needs of each particular installation. Anti-swivel cables are different from non-swivel cables in that they are designed to resist twisting and torsion in the lifting process, which makes them suitable for certain applications where this type of resistance is required. Normal wire ropes, on the other hand, may be more appropriate for other situations where such resistance is not required. Therefore, it is recommended that an expert in the field be consulted to determine which type of cable is most suitable for each particular case.
Polyester slings do not have an expiration date as such, however, it is important that they are periodically inspected by a qualified person at least once a year. This should be done following the instructions for use and maintenance established in EN 1492-1 and 2. If during the inspection it is determined that their state of preservation is acceptable, they can continue to be used regardless of the date of manufacture or time of use. It is important to bear in mind that periodic inspection of polyester slings is necessary to guarantee their correct operation and to ensure safety in lifting processes.
When purchasing the right cable, it is important to keep in mind that each machine or application is designed to use a specific type of cable. In many cases, it is the manufacturer of the device that defines the most appropriate cable for its operation. If this information is not available, it is advisable to consult an expert in steel wire ropes who can advise on the choice of the appropriate cable for each situation. In our company we have experts in this field who can provide advice without obligation, to help choose the cable that best suits the needs of each application.