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STRENGTH: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING CHECKLIST
Revision Date: December 2022
IDENTIFYING DAMAGED CABLES
FRACTURES
Casing can crack or fracture under strains during use. Any crack in the casing merits cable replacement even if no wire rope
is exposed. Be especially observant for fractures near the components on the cable assembly - IE. Nylon Ball, Nico loop,
Threaded Plug, etc.
TWISTING / BINDING
Inspect casing to ensure wire rope is not twisting within its casing. Any sign of the cable twisting should be replaced
immediately.
BULGING
Internal wire rope strands can break within and coil, causing a bulge to appear. Cables should retain the same
diameter throughout.
FRAYED / EXPOSED WIRE ROPE
Any exposed wire rope protruding through the casing or at either end.
FLATTENED
Section of cable is compressed and will not retain its shape (outside diameter).
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