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S.G.T Engineering Ltd.

NDT/Lifting Equipment Inspection

Inspection criteria - Chain Block and Ratchet Lever Block

The Lifting Engineer shall conduct a thorough inspection of the block in its assembled
condition. Any of the following defects found during inspection shall be cause for rejection.

COMPONENT DEFECT TYPE REJECTION CRITERIA

Load Chain a) Wear a) Wear in excess of 5% of original link dimensions.
(Round Link) b) Damage b) Cracks, heat damage, severe nicks, gouges or
c) Corrosion distortion of links
d) Reeving c) Excessive corrosion, pitting or any chemical attack.
e) Gauge Length d) Load chain reeving incorrect.
e) Load chain gauge length increase greater than 3%.
Load Chain a) Wear a) Wear in excess of 5% of original link or pin
(Plate Link) b) Damage dimensions.
c) Corrosion b) Cracks, heat damage, severe nicks, gouges or
d).Gauge Length distortion of links
c) Excessive corrosion, pitting or any chemical attack.
d) Load chain gauge length increase greater than 3%.
Chain a) Wear a) Wear in excess of 5% of original diameter.
Anchorage b) Damage b) Any cracks or distortion.
c) Corrosion c) Excessive corrosion, pitting or any chemical attack.
Hooks As per Chapter 3 As per Ch 3 Paragraph 3.6.7
Block Body a) Damage a) Any mechanical damage or loose covers.
Powered Drive a) Wear a) Excessive wear on drive mechanism.
(where fitted) b) Operation b) Incorrect or labored drive operation.
Manual Drive a) Chain a) Broken or distorted links.
(where fitted) b) Drive sprocket b) Any cracks, excessive wear or distortion.
Ratchet Lever a) Damage a) Cracked or broken operating lever
b) Operation b) Incorrect or labored drive operation.

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