Salient Features of LMA-TESTTM Rope Inspection Equipment

Our rope testers are of the dual-function LMA/LF type. This means, two high resolution signals make chart interpretation direct, reliable and simple. The two signals are:

The LF Signal - Indicates localized flaws (LF), for example broken wires, corrosion pitting, etc.

The LMA Signal measures loss of metallic cross-sectional area (LMA) caused by corrosion, abrasion, etc. The LMA signal is quantitative and can be calibrated. (Typically, a rope must be retired when the LMA exceeds 10%).

Resolution or Inspection Accuracy is the single most important performance measure for any scientific or engineering instrument. Our rope testers offer a Quantitative Resolution (also called Scanning or Averaging Length) that is superior, by an order of magnitude, to that of any competing instrumentation. This superior inspection accuracy allows economical and safe wire rope operation.

Easy Operation – LMA-TESTTM wire rope testers are easy to operate. Their unmatched inspection accuracy makes chart interpretation direct, obvious and reliable, even for moderately skilled personnel.

Reliability – Surface as well as internal faults are detected and measured. Inspections are not effected by grease, paint, dirt or plastic sealing material. Permanent inspection records are available.

Weight – Careful design, using ultra-powerful rare-earth permanent magnets, make our rope testers lighter than most competing instruments.

Battery Operation – Battery operation makes our instrumentation easy to use, even under adverse field conditions. Furthermore, the use of batteries eliminates electromagnetic interference problems caused by noisy power lines present in many industrial installations.