ASME A17.6-2010 Standard for Elevator Suspension, Compensation, and Governor Systems

An American National Standard. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Date of Issuance: July 30, 2010. 54p. This Standard covers the means and members of suspension, compensation, and governor systems for elevators within the scope of ASME AI
7.I/CSA B44.
This Standard includes the material properties, design, testing, inspection, and replacement criteria for these means. It includes the requirements for steel wire rope, aramid fiber rope, and noncircular elastomeric coated steel suspension members, and provides direction for future constructions as new technology develops.