Safety attentions for crane hook
A crane hook is a component that is designed to grab and lifting loads. Crane hook has different shapes to meet various customer demands. A safety latch is usually equipped on the crane hook to prevent the rope sling dropping from the crane hook.
Before lifting the loads, the crane hook must be checked by related experts. This check can detect the early failure so as to prevent the accidents. Any found fault of the crane hook and its corresponding corrective measure must be recorded immediately. However, weather the found fault can be resolved or not, it must be checked periodically.
Crane operators should check several crane hook items and content to ensure safety. First of all, you should check whether the hook latch is deformed. Then check whether there is crack, wear or rust on the crack hook. If the retreatment is needed after the elimination of corrosion, in this process, the size of thread core cannot exceed 5%. Otherwise, the hook must be replaced. In addition, you should be aware of the fatigue failure. Overloads and long-time use of old equipment may all contribute to the fatigue failure of the crane hook.
You should keep in mind the safety notes and improve the inspection awareness for crane hook to ensure the smooth operation of the crane.
