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12916 Parts & Specifications Manual #99905833
WIRE ROPE INSPECTION
Wire rope with any of the deficiencies shown below shall be removed and replaced
immediately.
A. Corrosion can be cause for replacement. Any development of corrosion must be noted and
monitored closely.
B. When there are either 3 broken wires in one strand or a total of six broken wires in all
strands in any one rope lay.
C. When flat spots on the outer wires appear and those outside wires are less than 2/3 the
thickness of the unworn outer wire.
D. When there is a decrease of diameter indicating a core failure.
E. When kinking, crushing, birdcaging or other distortion occurs.
F. When there is noticeable heat damage
(discoloration) of the rope by any means.
G. When the diameter is reduced from nominal size by 1/32" or more.
H. If a broken wire protrudes or loops out from the core of the rope.
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