Shaft hoist rope wear condition as a diagnostic signal

In the paper there were discussed factors which determine wear process intensity of shaft hoist rope. The ropes as the element or the elements set are appearing in numerous, diverse machines and mechanisms, fulfilling the most different functions in them. Mining shaft hoists are a very representative example of the object being used for a vertical transport, of both the staff of the mine and winning. Results of experimental investigations of rope were presented. Findings obtained different methods were compared.