TECH Maintenance of Wire / Conductor Grips & Come Alongs
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© The Energy Network 2020 The Energy Network (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 72 093 052 441 www.tengroup.com.au QLD/NT VIC/TAS/SA WA NSW/ACT 65 Wentworth Place BANYO 4014 Unit 16, 191-195 Greens Rd DANDENONG STH 3175 4/15 Baile Rd CANNING VALE 6155 Suite F2, Level 1 152-156 Pacific Hwy TUGGERAH NSW 2259 P|F +61 7 3212 8999 | 8998 P|F +61 3 9793 1622 | 1644 P +61 8 9455 5574 M 0499 996 441 M 0408 228 473 M 0407 009 316 M 0417 631 443 workshop workshop workshop the energy network View our Product Catalogue online Inspection Before each use check the grips jaw or liner surface condition for clogging of grease, dirt or conductor material, proper alignment and possible distortion caused by exceeding working load. All parts, bolts and rivets which may be distorted due to over-loading should also be checked. Grips should operate smoothly. Spring-loaded grips should lock open with the notch (where available) or with the loop handle in “down” position and should close automatically when not in this locked position. Parallel jaw grips may be tested by opening and closing the jaws by hand, exercising caution. Repair or replace your wire grip? If the any part of the grip show misalignment and/or damage, it should be removed from service and tagged in accordance with your company guidelines. These can be returned to TEN for further inspection and repaired or replaced. Structural wear or damage can’t be safely repaired. Grips that are bent, misaligned, or otherwise distorted should be discarded and replaced. Contact TEN for any service, repair or replacement requirements. Cleaning & Maintenance 1. Clean the grip jaws Depending on the jaw type, use emery cloth or a clean wire brush to periodically clean the jaw surface of grip. (Note: Grip jaws should be wiped clean of all grease before use.) Be sure to clean grip jaws before and after each use. 2. Clean all working parts Use a high quality degreaser to clean all joints and moving parts, then apply an appropriate lubricant. 3. Check all parts Take extra care when checking for distortion or misalignment. 4. DO NOT repair grips If there is ever any question about the safe condition of any grip, contact TEN. Maintenance of Wire / Conductor Grips & Come Alongs Tech Corner IMPORTANT The “SAFETY” of your personel and the longevity of your equipment depends on the Correct use, Inspection, Cleaning and Maintenance. Correct use • Operators should be trained in the relevant job at hand • Read and understand the Instruction/Operators Manual • Ensure you have selected the correct grip for the conductor Size and Tension, as well as the ancilary equipment (e.g. Max Tension of Webstap Hoist). TEN Group supplies, supports & repairs grips from Nagaki (NGK), Riganti, Tesmec & Klein. TECH CORNER Cleaning Equipment available from TEN Machined rivets & Bolts Jaw & Liner surface Jaw surface Swing Latch Swing Latch Notch & Loop Handle TEN Group_Grips Care & Maintenance - 0820 Manufacturers Grips Support by TEN
Transcript of TECH Maintenance of Wire / Conductor Grips & Come Alongs
© The Energy Network 2020
The Energy Network (Australia) Pty LtdABN 72 093 052 441www.tengroup.com.au
QLD/NT VIC/TAS/SA WA NSW/ACT65 Wentworth Place
BANYO 4014Unit 16, 191-195 Greens RdDANDENONG STH 3175
4/15 Baile RdCANNING VALE 6155
Suite F2, Level 1 152-156 Pacific Hwy
TUGGERAH NSW 2259P|F +61 7 3212 8999 | 8998 P|F +61 3 9793 1622 | 1644 P +61 8 9455 5574 M 0499 996 441 M 0408 228 473 M 0407 009 316 M 0417 631 443
workshop workshop workshop
t h e e n e r g y n e t w o r k
View our Product Catalogue online
InspectionBefore each use check the grips jaw or liner surface condition for clogging of grease, dirt or conductor material, proper alignment and possible distortion caused by exceeding working load. All parts, bolts and rivets which may be distorted due to over-loading should also be checked. Grips should operate smoothly. Spring-loaded grips should lock open with the notch (where available) or with the loop handle in “down” position and should close automatically when not in this locked position. Parallel jaw grips may be tested by opening and closing the jaws by hand, exercising caution.
Repair or replace your wire grip? If the any part of the grip show misalignment and/or damage, it should be removed from service and tagged in accordance with your company guidelines. These can be returned to TEN for further inspection and repaired or replaced. Structural wear or damage can’t be safely repaired. Grips that are bent, misaligned, or otherwise distorted should be discarded and replaced. Contact TEN for any service, repair or replacement requirements.
Cleaning & Maintenance1. Clean the grip jawsDepending on the jaw type, use emery cloth or a clean wire brush to periodically clean the jaw surface of grip. (Note: Grip jaws should be wiped clean of all grease before use.) Be sure to clean grip jaws before and after each use.
2. Clean all working partsUse a high quality degreaser to clean all joints and moving parts, then apply an appropriate lubricant.
3. Check all partsTake extra care when checking for distortion or misalignment.
4. DO NOT repair gripsIf there is ever any question about the safe condition of any grip, contact TEN.
Maintenance of Wire / Conductor Grips & Come AlongsTech Corner
IMPORTANTThe “SAFETY” of your personel and the longevity of your equipment depends on the
Correct use, Inspection, Cleaning and Maintenance.Correct use• Operators should be trained in the relevant job at hand• Read and understand the Instruction/Operators Manual• Ensure you have selected the correct grip for the conductor Size and Tension, as well as the ancilary equipment (e.g. Max Tension of Webstap Hoist).
TEN Group supplies, supports & repairs grips from Nagaki (NGK), Riganti, Tesmec & Klein.
TECH CORNER
Cleaning Equipment available from TEN
Machined rivets & Bolts
Jaw & Liner surface
Jaw surface
Swing Latch
Swing Latch
Notch & Loop Handle
TEN Group_Grips Care & Maintenance - 0820
Manufacturers Grips Support by TEN
