This standard specifies the instrument calibration and application rules for detecting the change and damage of the metal cross-sectional area of ferromagnetic steel wire ropes by means of electromagnetic, magnetic flux, magnetic flux leakage and residual magnetic methods. If agreed by the parties to the contract, this standard can be applied to all kinds of ferromagnetic steel wire ropes.
GB/T 21837-2008 Referenced Document
GB/T 20737 Non-destructive testing-General terms and definitions
GB/T 5616 Non-destructive testing.Guidelines for application*, 2014-05-06 Update
GB/T 8706 Steel wire ropes.Vocabulary,designation and classification*, 2017-12-29 Update
GB/T 9445 Non-destructive testing.Qualification and certification of NDT personnel*, 2015-12-10 Update
GB/T 21837-2008 history
2023GB/T 21837-2023 Electromagnetic detection method of ferromagnetic steel wire rope
2008GB/T 21837-2008 Practice for electromagnetic examination of ferromagnetic steel wire rope