Carrier Ropes – Procedures and Maintenance
Outlines several procedures and techniques, including routine inspections, rope cleaning techniques, rope replacement, and rope splicing. Stresses importance of approved procedures and techniques, and personal protective equipment.





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Learning Objectives
• Describe the purpose of carrier ropes on a paper machine • Identify the major components of a safe and efficient carrier rope system • Describe routine inspections for a carrier rope system • Describe the precautions and techniques for rope cleaning • List in order the steps for rope replacement • List in order the steps for putting a rope back on a sheave • List in order the steps for dealing with sheave failure • Describe some of the actions which should be performed on the system during a shutdown
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should carrier ropes and rope runs be inspected?
What should be done during these regular inspections?
What is the safest technique for pulling loose tail from a rope run?
When preparing to replace a rope, why is it a good idea to leave the old rope in place until the new rope is ready?
If a rope does break and come off the machine, what tools can be used to help thread a new rope through the rope run?
Sample Video Transcript
Prior to removing broke from a rope system, examine and evaluate the rope runs for possible problems and outcomes. Check for wads of broke that could come loose and consider where they will end up. Ropes that could come off sheaves if the tail or piece of broke is pulled and damaged ropes that may fail. Do not reach into obstructed or nonviewable locations to remove broke and debris from rope runs. Always know where your hands or tools are going when cleaning rope runs.