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    The document discusses wire rope inspection and identifies several warning signs that indicate a rope needs replacement. It explains dangers from wear and tear reducing rope strength. Ropes should be inspected daily during use and weekly otherwise. Warning signs include birdcaging, core protrusion, broken wires, kinking, worn and abraded wires, stretch and diameter decrease, corrosion, and cuts/burns. The document concludes by instructing the reader to review ropes in use and have crews inspect samples to arrange for necessary repair or replacement.

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    The document discusses wire rope inspection and identifies several warning signs that indicate a rope needs replacement. It explains dangers from wear and tear reducing rope strength. Ropes should be inspected daily during use and weekly otherwise. Warning signs include birdcaging, core protrusion, broken wires, kinking, worn and abraded wires, stretch and diameter decrease, corrosion, and cuts/burns. The document concludes by instructing the reader to review ropes in use and have crews inspect samples to arrange for necessary repair or replacement.

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    The document discusses wire rope inspection and identifies several warning signs that indicate a rope needs replacement. It explains dangers from wear and tear reducing rope strength. Ropes should be inspected daily during use and weekly otherwise. Warning signs include birdcaging, core protrusion, broken wires, kinking, worn and abraded wires, stretch and diameter decrease, corrosion, and cuts/burns. The document concludes by instructing the reader to review ropes in use and have crews inspect samples to arrange for necessary repair or replacement.

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    Wire Rope Inspection

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    The document discusses wire rope inspection and identifies several warning signs that indicate a rope needs replacement. It explains dangers from wear and tear reducing rope strength. Ropes should be inspected daily during use and weekly otherwise. Warning signs include birdcaging, core protrusion, broken wires, kinking, worn and abraded wires, stretch and diameter decrease, corrosion, and cuts/burns. The document concludes by instructing the reader to review ropes in use and have crews inspect samples to arrange for necessary repair or replacement.

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    Wire rope—Inspection

    Explain dangers BIRDCAGING


    Look for strands opening up in cage-like clusters.
    Damage from wear and tear can reduce rope Rope must be replaced.
    strength and capacity, endangering workers who
    rely on the rope.

    Identify controls
    Wire rope in continuous service should be CORE PROTRUSION
    checked daily during normal operation and Replace rope when inner core starts poking
    inspected weekly. Rope that has not been used through strands.
    for a month should be inspected thouroughly.
    There are warning signs to look for during
    inspection. Most of these warning signs indicate
    that the rope should be replaced.
    BROKEN WIRES
    Occasional wire breaks are normal and not critical
    if they are well spaced. Broken wire ends should KINKING
    be removed. Replace rope if there are
    Kinks seriously reduce wire rope strength.
    • 6 or more broken wires in one lay Sections with kinks should be cut off. Otherwise
    • 3 or more broken wires in one strand in one rope must be discarded.
    lay
    • 3 or more broken wires in one lay in standing
    ropes.
    WORN AND ABRADED WIRES
    Replace rope if outer wires
    HIGH STRANDING AND UNLAYING
    • become flat from friction (i.e., D-shaped)
    These will cause the other strands to become
    • become shiny from wear, and overloaded. Replace the rope or renew the end
    • wear exceeds 1/3 of the wire’s diameter. connection to reset the rope lay.
    ROPE STRETCH AND DECREASE IN DIAMETER
    All ropes stretch slightly and decrease in
    diameter. Replace rope if wear on individual wires
    exceeds 1/3 of the diameter. Replace 6-strand
    rope if stretch exceeds 6 inches per 100 feet.
    CORROSION
    Difficult to detect because it’s inside the rope.
    Look for rust, discolouration, and pitting outside. Demonstrate
    CUTS/BURNS
    Review wire rope in use on site. Ask your crew
    Replace rope if any wires or strands are cut or to inspect samples and arrange for repair or
    burned. Damaged ends can be removed and replacement as required.
    seized. Otherwise rope must be replaced.

    34 Rigging and Hoisting

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