Salva-Vida Sheave Gauges

METRIC SHEAVE GAUGES Maintaining a wire rope sheave is much more cost-effective than replacing wire rope. To maximize the life of the wire rope; re-tool or replace a sheave under the following circumstances: • Wear on sheave is so excessive that it allows for wire rope movement. • When the sheave is too small that it allows the wire rope to twist and compress. How To Determine The Amount of Wear Using A Wire Rope Sheave Gauge • Use a wire rope sheave gauge to regularly check sheave grooves for wear, which may slow or block a wire rope: 1. Place the proper size gauge in the sheave. 2. Shine a light behind the gauge. 3. Check for light between the gauge and the root of the groove. If you detect light, replace or re-tool the sheave.