How to clean the steel wire rope of the anti fall device

If the types of fall arresters are divided according to the different types of traction ropes, they can be mainly divided into two types: webbing fall arresters and wire rope fall arresters. Currently, wire rope fall arresters are widely used.

In order to ensure the safety of the use of the steel wire rope anti fall device, a step is usually involved, which is to clean the steel wire rope of the anti fall device. Because anti fall devices are mostly used in outdoor high-altitude operations, over time, the surface of the steel wire rope is easily covered with a layer of dust and dirt. In order to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the anti fall device, it is necessary to clean the steel wire rope at this time.

Everyone should be familiar with the cleaning and maintenance of anti fall devices, but many people have no idea how to clean steel wire ropes because they are not very obedient. After you pull it out with your hand, it will immediately retract as soon as you release it. So how to smoothly clean the steel wire rope of the anti fall device?

We need to first hang the anti fall device on a fixed bracket, and the suspension point should meet the requirement that when the anti fall device steel wire rope is pulled out manually, the low point of the steel wire rope arc should be no less than 70mm above the ground to prevent wear and tear on the steel wire rope during the cleaning process. After fixing it, clean it. During the cleaning process, one thing to note is that it is strictly prohibited to use the method of pulling and scrubbing one section at a time to roll the cleaned steel wire rope onto the ground.

The correct cleaning method for the steel wire rope of the anti fall device can ensure its original performance, prevent it from being damaged by wear and tear, and also improve the service life of the anti fall device. So, while maintaining the anti fall device, don't forget to always pay attention to the condition of the steel wire rope.