JUNTTAN Routine service section
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7.13.4 CHECKING OF STEEL ROPES
In this section are shown some examples of defects which may occur in steel ropes.
Check steel ropes daily or at least every week. If you found any noticeable changes in
steel ropes contact expert persons to carried out special examination of the ropes. More
information how to check and service steel ropes are given in standard SFS-ISO 4309.
Many wire
breaks and
local wear.
Change rope
immediately
Some wire
breaks.
Change rope
Many wire
breaks and
heavy wear.
Change rope
immediately
Wire breaks in
many strands.
Change rope