Appendix A
C. Unreeling
Wire rope must always be handled with care. This is particularly important
when reels
or
coils are received, moved about, unreeled or uncoiled. Reels
or
coils should never be dropped. When this happens, the rope may shift and cause
the reel to collapse and thus the rope itself may be damaged. Removing rope
from a collapsed reel may often result in rope damage. Coiled rope,
if
dropped
on the edge
of
the coil, can sustain a permanent bend.
Coils and reels should only be rolled on relatively smooth, hard surfaces.
Rolling through loose dirt, standing water, or across sharp, hard objects,
or
over
uneven surfaces can cause deformations or harm the lubricant protection.
Careful handling before installation and proper maintenance procedures after-
ward will ensure the longest possible service life for wire rope.
Improper handling can prove quite costly for the user, yet, for the most part,
abuse is easily avoidable.
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