ASME A17.6-2010 pdf download
ASME A17.6-2010 pdf download.Standard for Elevator Suspension, Compensation, and Governor Systems.
This is the first edition of a Standard for elevator suspension and compensation systems as well as ropes for governor applications. This Standard has been devel- oped by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) to provide guidance to the elevator industry for the appropriate use of means for suspension, compensa- tion, and governors. The first edition includes standards for three technologies for elevators, namely: steel wire ropes, aramid fiber ropes, and noncircular elastomeric coated steel suspension members. Uniform standards forthese importantitems are necessaryto ensure consist- ent levels of safety and to provide guidance for the manufacturers of these items as well as the designers, manufacturers, installers, maintainers, and inspectors of elevator equipment. As other technologies emerge and are deemed to be suitable for similar applications, this Standard will be expanded to include criteria for their usage. In developing this Standard, experts were assembled from the steel wire rope, aramid fiber rope, and noncir- cular elastomeric coated steel suspension members engi- neering and manufacturing fields. Relevant existing standards were studied during the development of this Standard and are referenced where appropriate. The scope ofthis Standard covers North American and inter- national requirements in a comprehensive manner and does notconflict with existing American or international standards. This Standard is intended to be used in con- junction with the ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and related Codes and standards.
GENERAL This is one of many standards developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) under the general auspices of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Safety codes and standards are intended to enhance public health and safety. Revi- sions result from committee consideration of factors such as technological advances, new data, and changing environmental and industry needs. Revisions do not imply that previous editions were inadequate. This Standard is referenced by and intended to be used in conjunction with ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and related Codes and standards. Written inquiries regarding this Standard should be addressed to the Secretary of the ASME A17 Standards Committee. NOTE: Referenced Codes, Standards, and Test Methods that appear with no date indicated shall be the edition in effect at the time of publication of this Standard. FORM AND ARRANGEMENT This Standard consists of three parts, each covering a specific technology related to elevator suspension and compensation means and governor ropes. The Foreword, Preface, and Notes that are included in this document, and the Interpretations that are provided as a separate document are not part of this American National Standard. They are advisory in nature and are intended for clarification only. SCOPE This Standard covers the means and members of sus- pension, compensation, and governor systems for eleva- tors within the scope of ASME A17.1/CSA B44.
INTRODUCTION This Standard is intended to be used with ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, A17.2, Guide for the Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks, and A17.3, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, and other Codes and Standards referenced by these Standards as well as other related Standards. The ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Code specifically refer- ences the suspension and compensation means and gov- ernor systems covered by this Standard. This Standard was developed to provide safe, consistent criteria for steel wire rope, aramid fiber rope, noncircular elasto- meric coated steel suspension members and other means of suspension and compensation used in the Elevator Industry. Part 1 covers steel wire rope. Part 2 covers aramid fiber rope. Part 3 covers noncircular elastomeric coated steel sus- pension members. The Standard is under the auspices ofthe ASME A17.1 Standards Committee and is subject to the operating procedures of this Committee.
