Grain Journal - January/February 2009 - (Page 92) All About Rope SELECTING AND MAINTAINING AN OFTEN OVERLOOKED SAFETY ITEM Rope is something we occasionally use and may not give it a second thought. Choosing the right rope, knowing its strengths and limitations, and knowing how to inspect the rope are all items that keep you and your coworkers safe. water. Nylon rope is resistant to abrasions compared to other materials. Polyester Lynn Larsen rope is a good, all-around, general purpose rope. They stretch about half as much as nylon. Some olefin ropes are strong; they float and do not shrink or swell in water. When selecting a rope, Selection keep these factors in mind: The first decision is • Strength. whether to use wire rope or • Stretch and load. fiber rope. Fiber rope has • Ruggedness. properties that may make it more de• Permanent stretch. sirable to use as opposed to wire rope. • Recovery from stretch. Manila rope pays out evenly and is • Temperature resistance. suitable for use in both fresh and salt • Floatability. SAFETY INSIGHTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Flexibility. Friction melting. Twist. Flex life when bending. Degradation in sunlight. Slipperiness. Texture. Marine growth resistance. Water repellency. Water absorption. Rot resistance. Chemical resistance. Uniformity. Service cost. Resistance to wear. Inspection New ropes need to be inspected their Response No. 921 Response No. 922 92 GJ J/F http://www.millelevatorsupply.com http://www.trackmobile.com http://www.rbhinc.com http://www.trackmobile.com http://www.millelevatorsupply.com http://www.rbhinc.com
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