Repair GmbH
Blohm+Voss
Oil Tool Division
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
Blohm+Voss
Inspection and Maintenance Procedure
for
Elevator Links
1.3/4” (150 sh tons/set)
2.1/4” (250 sh tons/set)
2.3/4” (350 sh tons/set)
3.1/2” (500 sh tons/set)
4.3/4” (750 sh tons/set)
5.1/2” (1000 sh tons/set)
6.1/2” (1380 sh tons/set)
Repair GmbH
Blohm+Voss
Oil Tool Division
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
© Blohm + Voss Repair GmbH
Oil Tool Division • Postfach 10 05 26
20004 Hamburg • Germany
Telephone ++49 (0)40/3119-1826/1162 • Fax ++49 (0)40/3119-8194
Revision date 24.08.2005
All rights retained. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form (print, photocopy, microfilm or
anyother procedure) or be processed using an electronic system without written approval of Blohm+Voss Repair
GmbH
Dependent on ongoing technical improvements (ISO 9001) “B+V Repair GmbH“ reserves the right to be able to
change the design and specifications without previous announcement. The values specified represent the
nominal values of a unit produced in series production. Slight deviations in the case of the individual devices are
possible.
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Contents
1 Foreword ........................................................................................................................ 4
2 General ........................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Techniques .................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Deterioration of Equipment .......................................................................................... 4
2.3 Extreme Low Temperature .......................................................................................... 4
2.4 Records ....................................................................................................................... 4
3 Inspection ...................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Frequency of Inspection............................................................................................... 5
3.1.1 Routine Daily Field Inspection .............................................................................. 5
3.1.2 Quarterly Periodic Field Inspection ....................................................................... 5
3.1.3 Critical Load Inspection ........................................................................................ 5
3.1.4 Dismantling Inspection.......................................................................................... 5
3.2 Methods of Inspection.................................................................................................. 5
3.2.1 Routine Daily Field Inspection Procedure............................................................. 5
3.2.2 Quarterly Periodic Field Inspection ....................................................................... 6
3.2.3 Dismantling Inspection.......................................................................................... 6
4 Maintenance and Repairs ............................................................................................. 7
4.1 Preventive Maintenance .............................................................................................. 7
4.2 Proper Repair .............................................................................................................. 7
4.3 Use of Worn Elevator Links ......................................................................................... 7
4.4 Beyond Repair ............................................................................................................. 7
5 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 8
6 Address List................................................................................................................. 10
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1 Foreword
The „Inspection and Maintenance Procedure“ description is based on API-
recommended practice and Blohm + Voss experience of elevator links.
This recommended practice outlines a procedure for methods of inspection
and maintenance of elevator links to help prevent injury to personnel and
irreparable damage to equipment.
2 General
2.1 Techniques
Covered in this manual are methods to be employed for the inspection and
maintenance of the equipment covered on an item-by-item basis.
2.2 Deterioration of Equipment
Normal wear in course of use will eventually reduce the capability of the
elevator links. The existence or cracks, or the appearance of defects, can
indicate severe deterioration, even impending failure, and prompt attention is
required either to remove the elevator link from service immediately, or to
undertake appropriate repair as required.
2.3 Extreme Low Temperature
Ratings have been established at room temperature. The effect of low
temperature on steel must be recognized although no changes in design
safety factors have been provided. When operating at low temperatures,
caution must be exercised to take into account the lower impact capabilities
of many steels which are typically employed. The risk of failure may be
reduced by a critical load inspection.
2.4 Records
Inspection procedure are listed in this recommended practice and
generalized sketches of the elevator links showing points to be inspected are
to be provided. Written records should be maintained which accurately record
the inspection and maintenance history of each elevator link. Records should
include the date, personnel involved, and results of each inspection or
maintenance procedure performed.
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3 Inspection
3.1 Frequency of Inspection
3.1.1 Routine Daily Field Inspection
Field inspection of the elevator links in an operating condition should be
made by the crew or the supervisor on a regular daily basis.
3.1.2 Quarterly Periodic Field Inspection
A thorough on-the-job shutdown inspection should be made on a periodic
basis, typically at 3 months intervals, or as special circumstances may
require.
3.1.3 Critical Load Inspection
Critical loads may be experienced, for example, severe loads, impact loads
such as jarring, pulling on stuck pipe, and/or operating at low temperatures. If
in the judgment of the supervisor a critical load has occurred, or may occur,
an on-the-job shutdown inspection equivalent to the quarterly periodic field
inspection should be carried out. If critical loads are anticipated, the
inspection should be conducted prior to and after the occurrence of such
loading. If critical loads are unexpectedly encountered, the inspection should
be conducted immediately after such an occurrence.
3.1.4 Dismantling Inspection
When need is shown in a field inspection, dismantling of the elevator link
from the rig should be made and an inspection in a suitably equipped facility
should be carried out.
3.2 Methods of Inspection
3.2.1 Routine Daily Field Inspection Procedure
Elevator links should be inspected on a regular daily basis for cracks,
elongation’s, and other signs of wear, corrosion, or overloading. If any
elevator link found to show cracks, excessive wear, etc., the elevator set
should be removed from service.
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3.2.2 Quarterly Periodic Field Inspection
The periodic or critical load inspection in the field should be conducted by the
crew with the supervisor.
a) Cleaning
For the periodic or critical load inspection, all foreign matter should be
removed from surfaces to be inspected.
b) Dismantling
Dismantling of the elevator links from the rig is required if a detailed
inspection is necessary.
3.2.3 Dismantling Inspection
The elevator links should be dismantled from the rig and inspected in a
suitably equipped facility for excessive wear, cracks, flaws or deformation.
Corrections should be made in accordance with recommendations which can
be obtained from Blohm + Voss.
a) Cleaning
Before inspection, all foreign material such as dirt, paint, grease, oil,
scale, etc. should be removed from the areas to be inspected by a
suitable method.
b) Inspection Procedure
The inspection should be made by trained, competent personnel.
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4 Maintenance and Repairs
4.1 Preventive Maintenance
A regular preventive maintenance program should be established for all
elevator links. Written maintenance procedure should be given to the crew or
maintenance personnel. Care should be taken that rating information and
warning labels are not missing, damaged or illegible.
4.2 Proper Repair
If repairs are not performed by Blohm + Voss, such repairs should be made
in accordance with methods or procedures approved by Blohm + Voss.
Minor cracks or defects, which may be removed without reducing safety or
operation of the elevator links, can be removed by grinding. Following the
repair, the part should again be inspected by an appropriate method to insure
that the defect has been completely removed.
Important: Never weld on Elevator Links!
4.3 Use of Worn Elevator Links
It is possible to approximately downrate elevator links due to wear. The
following figures indicate the rating on new links and the decrease in rating
by steps as the links are worn.
A periodic check should be made of worn diameters, particularly when weight
levels may be involved. If a question exists as to proper rating after use,
particularly if there is evidence of other damage, such as cracks, Blohm +
Voss should be contacted.
4.4 Beyond Repair
If the elevator link is defective beyond repair, it should be destroyed
immediately. Even if one elevator link of a set is beyond repair both
elevator inks have to be destroyed.
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5 Dimensions
UPPER EYE LOWER EYE
c
6.1/2"
g
d
a
f e b x
length as ordered
5.1/2"
4.3/4"
2.1/4"-3.1/2"
1.3/4"
Fig 1: Main dimensions of Elevator Links
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Size x a b c d e f g
1.3/4“ 1.3/4“ 4“ 5.1/2“ 2.7/8“ 5“ 13.3/8“ 3.1/2“ 8.3/4“
2.1/4“ 2.1/4“ 5.1/2“ 8“ 2.7/8“ 8“ 10.1/4“ 5“ 14“
2.3/4“ 2.3/4“ 5.1/2“ 8.1/2“ 3.1/2“ 9.3/8“ 11.3/4“ 5.1/4“ 15.3/4“
3.1/2“ 3.1/2“ 6.3/4 9.1/2“ 4.1/2“ 9.1/2“ 12“ 6“ 17“
4.3/4“ 4.3/4“ 10“ 15.1/2“ 5.1/2“ 10“ 15.1/2“ 4.3/4“ 19.1/2“
5.1/2“ 8.3/16“ 9“ 17.1/2“ 5.29/32“ 9“ 15.3/4“ 8.3/16“ 25.1/2“
6.1/2” 13.25/32” 11.1/2” 25.25/64” 6.45/64” 11.1/2” 25.25/64” 13.25/32” 29.9/32
Table 2: Main dimensions of Elevator Links (length tolerance is in accordance to API 8c, latest edition)
1.3/4-150 tons 2.1/4-250 tons
Dimension [in] 3.1/2 3.3/8 3.1/4 3.1/8 5 4.3/4 4.5/8 4.1/2
f [mm] 88,9 85,7 82,60 79,4 127 120,7 117,5 114,3
Dimension [in] 1.3/4 1.5/8 1.9/16 1.1/2 2.1/4 2.1/8 2.1/16 2
x [mm] 50 46,8 45,2 43,6 57,2 54,0 52,4 50,8
Capacity per set [ton] 150 125 110 100 250 210 188 175
10³ daN 135 112 98 89 222 185 168 155
2.3/4-350 tons 3.1/2”-500 tons
Dimension [in] 5 4.3/4 4.5/8 4.1/2 6 5.5/8 5.1/4 5.3/16
f [mm] 127 120,7 117,5 114,3 152,4 142,9 133,4 131,8
Dimension [in] 2.3/4 2.5/8 2.1/2 2.7/16 3.1/2 3.1/4 3 2.7/8
x [mm] 69,9 66,7 63,5 61,9 88,9 82,6 76,2 73,0
Capacity per set [ton] 350 290 262 245 500 440 375 345
10³ daN 312 258 234 213 445 392 334 308
4.3/4”-750 tons 5.1/2”-1000 tons
Dimension [in] 4.1/2 4.3/8 4.1/4 4.1/8 8. 3/16 7.3/4 7.5/8 7.1/2
f [mm] 114,0 111,1 107,9 104,7 208,0 196,8 193,6 190,5
Dimension [in] 4.1/2 4.3/8 4.1/4 4.1/8 8.3/16 7.3/4 7.5/8 7.1/2
x [mm] 114,0 111,1 107,9 104,7 208,0 196,8 193,6 190,5
Capacity per set [ton] 750,0 664,82 622,12 586,35 1000,00 937,00 919,00 902,00
10³ daN 670 594 555 524 893 837 821 805
6.1/2”-1380 tons
Dimension [in] 13.3/4 13.5/8 13.1/4 13.3/6
f [mm] 350,0 346,0 336,5 334,9
Dimension [in] 13.3/4 13.5/8 13.1/4 13.3/16
x [mm] 350,0 346,0 336,5 334,9
Capacity per set [ton] 1380,00 1351,00 1293,00 1283,00
10³ daN 1232 1206 1154 1146
Table 3: Capacity of worn Elevator Link sets
Explanation how to use table 3:
Example: a 3.1/2”-500t elevator link with an actual dimension f of 5.7/8”(149,2 mm)
can be used with the full rated load 500 tons per set (as long as dimension f is bigger
than 5.5/8”).
If the dimension is equal or smaller than 5.5/8” the links have to be de-rated.
The load capacity of a set of links is based on the load capacity of the weakest eye.
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6 Address List
Blohm+Voss Repair GmbH
Hermann-Blohm-Straße 2
D-20457 Hamburg
Germany
Phone: ++49-40-3119-1826/1162
Fax: ++49-40-3119-8194
E-Mail:
[email protected]Internet: www.blohmvoss-oiltools.com
Gray EOT, Inc.
P.O. Box 79485
Houston, Texas
77279-9485
United States of America
Phone: +1-713-95 20 266
Fax: +1-713-95 22 807
Email:
[email protected]Internet: www.grayeot.com
Premier Sea & Land Pte Ltd
1, Scotts Road
#19-12 Shaw Centre
Singapore 228208
Republic of Singapore
Phone: +65-734-71 77
Fax: +65-734-91 15
Email: [email protected]
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