Proper maintenance is crucial for the longevity, performance, and safety of stringing accessories:

• Thorough Cleaning After Use: Remove all dirt, dust, conductor debris, grease, and any corrosive elements (especially after working in coastal or industrial areas). For stringing blocks, ensure grooves are free of material build-up.

• Regular Inspection: Before and after each use, conduct a meticulous visual and tactile inspection. Look for:

  • Stringing Blocks: Worn or damaged linings, cracks in the frame, play in bearings, bent axles, missing safety latches.

  • Grips/Socks: Fraying, stretched mesh, worn jaws, damaged connections.

  • Swivels: Smooth rotation, no binding, excessive play, cracks in the body, worn bearings.

  • Dynamometers: Physical damage, clear display, and ensure they are within their calibration period.

• Lubrication: Lubricate all moving parts, especially bearings in stringing blocks and swivels, according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Use appropriate, high-quality lubricants.

• Proper Storage: Store accessories in a clean, dry, and organized manner. Protect them from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, and physical damage. Store items like pulling grips flat to prevent mesh distortion.

• Adherence to Load Limits: Never exceed the Working Load Limit (WLL) or Safe Working Load (SWL) clearly marked on accessories. Overloading causes irreversible damage and poses severe safety risks.

• Timely Repair/Replacement: Any accessory showing signs of wear, damage, or malfunction that compromises its integrity or safety should be immediately removed from service, repaired by a qualified professional, or replaced.

• Calibration (for measuring accessories): Dynamometers and other measuring accessories must be regularly recalibrated by certified facilities to maintain accuracy.