ELECTRIC HOISTS / WINCH EXAMINATION CHECKLIST
ELECTRIC HOISTS / WINCH EXAMINATION CHECKLIST
Check Hooks, Suspension and Load
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, throat opening, security of attachment points and sub-structures, fasteners, welds, full and partial seizure of rotating components, safety latches, etc.
Check Structure
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, wear, security of attachment points and sub-structures, fasteners, welds.
Check Markings
Presence, accuracy and condition of markings
Check Mechanism
Including motor, brake, couplings, gearbox, drum, chain, wheel and bearings Alignment, corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, wear, adequacy of lubrication, functionality and mode of operation, full or partial seizure of rotating components, lifting media fit (i.e rope, chain, etc).
Check Electrical Control Panel and Wiring
Functionality and mode of operation, insulation, continuity, security of electrical connections.
Check Operator Controls
Functionality and mode of operation, insulation, continuity, security of connections, cracks, damage, distortion and wear.
Check Wire Rope(s) / Chain(s), terminations and anchorages, guides, sheaves/pins, bearings, bottom block and hooks
Wire ropes: corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, wear, kinks, broken wires, adequacy of lubrication, rope fit, reeving, specification and condition. Chain: corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, elongation, wear and deposits that cannot be removed, links articulate freely, increase in gauge length, interlink wear. Terminations and anchorages: full or partial seizure of rotating components, safety latches, security of attachment points and sub-structures, fasteners, welds, anchorages, etc.
Check Power feed system / electric / pneumatic/ hydraulic system
Functionality and mode of operation, security of hose / wire connections, leaks etc where applicable.
Check Lifting Media (wire rope, chain, etc)
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, wear, kinks, broken wires, lubrication, fit, reeving, specification and condition, full or partial seizure of rotating components, safety latches, security of attachment points and sub-structures, fasteners, welds, etc.
Check RCI / RCL devices
Functionality and mode of operation, calibration, etc.