112 5020 Parts & Specifications Manual Part # 99901218
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 three 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.