The reader should consult with the wire rope manufacturer as to the specific
application planned. The manufacturer's experience can then help the user make
the most appropriate choice.
In the final analysis, responsibility for design
and use decisions rests with the user.
The selection
of
equipment or components is frequently influenced by the spe-
cial demands
of
an industry. An equipment manufacturer may, for reasons
of
space, economy, etc., feel a need to depart from suggested procedures given in
these pages. It
is
impOltant to remember that such variations from recommended
practices may
be
potential problem areas. However, when such circumstances
are unavoidable they demand compensating efforts on the part
of
the user. These
"extras" should include (but not necessarily be limited to) more frequent and
more thorough inspections by skilled, specifically trained personnel. The inspec-
tion information included in this manual provides guidance and techniques to
perform inspections
of
wire rope. Additionally, these circumstances may demand
the keeping
of
special maintenance and lubrication records, and the issuance
of
special warnings regarding removal and replacement criteria.
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