Rope Training and Advice

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Course Content

• History of wire rope and the international standards that apply to wire ropes and rope fitings
• Rope design and manufacturing to give an understanding of rope properties and how this affects their performance
• Wire rope discard criteria which are based around ISO 4309 - Cranes - Wire Ropes - Care and maintenance, inspection and discard
• How and where to examine a wire rope
• The latest standards and updates
• Cumulative (combined) effects of discard
• Tour of the Bridon-Bekaert manufacturing facilities to see how ropes are made

Course Objectives

• Learn how to apply the relevant discard criteria for examination of wire rope in service
• Gain knowledge and understanding of wire terminology, wire rope constructions and their different characteristics and effect on rope performance.
• Gain the theoretical knowledge to enable the attendee to carry out wire rope examinations
• Practically look at different rope constructions to differentiate between several different wire rope constructions.
• Short test at the end of the course to demonstrate understanding with a certificate on successful completion.

Who should attend?

Anyone interested in learning about wire ropes or who is involved in the inspection/examination of wire ropes.  The course is also suitable for those who like to gain more knowledge in to how a rope deteriorates during use and how this can affect its performance and look at practical solutions to extend the life of ropes

Download our Crane Rope Examiners Course brochure