Indicator monofilaments twist between outer steel strands to detect belt failure early, maintaining safety while preserving 80% of original load capacity.
Embedded magnets track elongation to resolve wear measurement difficulties, reducing safety factors and equipment weight.
A shared pendulum arm equalizes tension across multiple elements, eliminating complex individual dancer arms and reducing device complexity.
Internal pressure sensors detect radial strand compression to monitor mooring line tension and prevent overload failures.
Independent motor control replaces mechanical coupling to eliminate maintenance complexity and improve tension stability.
Intermediary filler transfers tensile strain to optical fibre while protecting it from bending damage.
A helical load carrying bundle protects fibre optic sensors using frictional bonding from elongated strength elements.
Capsules release monomer to repair fiber damage, extending service life and avoiding premature replacements.
A device detects fiber rope discard readiness using optical sensors to measure sheath light absorption and reflection properties.
X-ray analysis detects density differences between fiber types in synthetic ropes, enabling condition assessment without disrupting mechanical integrity.
Guides separate outer wires from the core to enable repair without splicing, avoiding performance loss.
Segmented plating and resin fill stabilize twisting pitches, preventing surface damage while ensuring semi-permanent corrosion resistance.
Compressed steel wires clamp the internal optical waveguide, resolving manufacturing complexity while ensuring reliable strain measurement.