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Test-report · QC-LFT-TST-002
Safety Device Test Report
19 checkpoints across 5 sections. After governor and safety systems installation; critical before passenger operation
19 Checkpoints
5 Sections
Once during commissioning; annually during maintenance
QC Engineer, Safety Inspector

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. GOVERNOR SYSTEM TESTING
A1Governor rope condition and tension
Acceptance: Rope tension 400–600 N; centered in sheave; no fraying; no surface corrosion; smooth movement
Cl. 11.1 — Governor rope must be taut and centered
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Governor sheave rotation and bearing condition
Acceptance: Sheave rotates without resistance; bearing no play; no grinding sound; properly lubricated
Cl. 11.1 — Sheave must rotate freely
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Governor speed switch trip setting verification
Acceptance: Trip speed measured = 115–120% of rated speed; electrical switch functions at trip; no pre-triggering
Cl. 11.1 — Trip speed set to 115–120% of rated
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Governor trigger mechanism operation
Acceptance: Trigger pin/lever moves smoothly when rope pulls; no sticking; mechanical linkage intact; easily reset
Cl. 11.1 — Trigger must engage safety gear
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. SAFETY GEAR TESTING
B1Safety gear visual inspection and condition
Acceptance: No cracks in frame or jaws; friction pads intact; no loose parts; mechanical action smooth
Cl. 11.2 — Safety gear must be intact
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Safety gear jaw alignment and clearance
Acceptance: Jaws centered on rails; clearance 2–3 mm both sides; symmetric engagement; no binding
Cl. 11.2 — Jaws must be aligned with rails
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Friction pad material and condition
Acceptance: Pads material as designed (resin or composite); surface clean; no glaze; adequate thickness (≥ 10 mm)
Cl. 11.2 — Pads must grip rails effectively
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4Safety gear holding capacity test (static)
Acceptance: Gear holds rated load without slipping; load held for ≥ 60 seconds; no creep; no damage to rails
Cl. 11.2 — Gear must hold rated load
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B5Safety gear activation and engagement test
Acceptance: Trigger activates gear cleanly; jaws engage within 50 ms; no chattering; car deceleration smooth
Cl. 11.2 — Gear must engage immediately on overspeed
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. BUFFER SYSTEM TESTING
C1Buffer type and design verification
Acceptance: Buffer type matches design (spring/hydraulic/combination); rated for car weight + load; mounting secure
Cl. 11.3 — Buffer type selected per design
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Buffer mounting and alignment
Acceptance: Buffer centered under car or counterweight; bolts torqued; alignment ≤ 5 mm; pit floor load-bearing
Cl. 11.3 — Buffer must be centered and aligned
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Buffer compression and energy absorption
Acceptance: Spring compresses smoothly; hydraulic buffers show no leaks; energy absorption ≥ design load at rated speed
Cl. 11.3 — Buffer absorbs impact energy
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C4Buffer recovery and reset
Acceptance: Spring returns fully; hydraulic buffers reset without assistance; no sticking; no residual compression
Cl. 11.3 — Buffer returns to original length
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. GOVERNOR SYSTEM TESTING
A1Governor rope condition and tension
Cl. 11.1 — Governor rope must be taut and centered (IS 14665)
Rope tension 400–600 N; centered in sheave; no fraying; no surface corrosion; smooth movement
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Governor sheave rotation and bearing condition
Cl. 11.1 — Sheave must rotate freely (IS 14665)
Sheave rotates without resistance; bearing no play; no grinding sound; properly lubricated
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Governor speed switch trip setting verification
Cl. 11.1 — Trip speed set to 115–120% of rated (IS 14665)
Trip speed measured = 115–120% of rated speed; electrical switch functions at trip; no pre-triggering
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Governor trigger mechanism operation
Cl. 11.1 — Trigger must engage safety gear (IS 14665)
Trigger pin/lever moves smoothly when rope pulls; no sticking; mechanical linkage intact; easily reset
OKNCNAHOLD
B. SAFETY GEAR TESTING
B1Safety gear visual inspection and condition
Cl. 11.2 — Safety gear must be intact (IS 14665)
No cracks in frame or jaws; friction pads intact; no loose parts; mechanical action smooth
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Safety gear jaw alignment and clearance
Cl. 11.2 — Jaws must be aligned with rails (IS 14665)
Jaws centered on rails; clearance 2–3 mm both sides; symmetric engagement; no binding
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Friction pad material and condition
Cl. 11.2 — Pads must grip rails effectively (IS 14665)
Pads material as designed (resin or composite); surface clean; no glaze; adequate thickness (≥ 10 mm)
OKNCNAHOLD
B4Safety gear holding capacity test (static)
Cl. 11.2 — Gear must hold rated load (IS 14665)
Gear holds rated load without slipping; load held for ≥ 60 seconds; no creep; no damage to rails
OKNCNAHOLD
B5Safety gear activation and engagement test
Cl. 11.2 — Gear must engage immediately on overspeed (IS 14665)
Trigger activates gear cleanly; jaws engage within 50 ms; no chattering; car deceleration smooth
OKNCNAHOLD
C. BUFFER SYSTEM TESTING
C1Buffer type and design verification
Cl. 11.3 — Buffer type selected per design (IS 14665)
Buffer type matches design (spring/hydraulic/combination); rated for car weight + load; mounting secure
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Buffer mounting and alignment
Cl. 11.3 — Buffer must be centered and aligned (IS 14665)
Buffer centered under car or counterweight; bolts torqued; alignment ≤ 5 mm; pit floor load-bearing
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Buffer compression and energy absorption
Cl. 11.3 — Buffer absorbs impact energy (IS 14665)
Spring compresses smoothly; hydraulic buffers show no leaks; energy absorption ≥ design load at rated speed
OKNCNAHOLD
C4Buffer recovery and reset
Cl. 11.3 — Buffer returns to original length (IS 14665)
Spring returns fully; hydraulic buffers reset without assistance; no sticking; no residual compression
OKNCNAHOLD
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