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4. As a result of form collapsing, the following are observed:
(1) A strand that is kinked.
(2) When the width of an undulation exceeds 4/3 d
within a section that is 25 times of nominal
diameter d.
(3) When a wire rope is flattened by local crushing and
the minimum diameter is 2/3 of the maximum
diameter or less
(4) A rope of which core wires or rope core is exposed.
(5) A rope extremely bent
(6) A rope appearing like a cage
(7) A strand that has been intruded.
(8) One or more strand is loosened.
(9) Wires that are noticeably sticking out.
5. An end socket that is found faulty.