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Wire Rope Inspection and Replacement Guide

The document provides guidance on inspecting wire rope for damage and determining when replacement is needed. Key signs that indicate rope replacement is necessary include 6 or more broken wires in a lay, 3 or more broken wires in a strand or lay for standing ropes, wear exceeding 1/3 the diameter of outer wires, stretch reducing the rope's diameter by over 1/3, cuts, burns, birdcaging, or core protrusion. Kinks also seriously reduce strength and require replacement of the affected section. The instructor should review on-site wire ropes and have crews inspect samples to arrange necessary repairs or replacements.

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Wire Rope Inspection and Replacement Guide

The document provides guidance on inspecting wire rope for damage and determining when replacement is needed. Key signs that indicate rope replacement is necessary include 6 or more broken wires in a lay, 3 or more broken wires in a strand or lay for standing ropes, wear exceeding 1/3 the diameter of outer wires, stretch reducing the rope's diameter by over 1/3, cuts, burns, birdcaging, or core protrusion. Kinks also seriously reduce strength and require replacement of the affected section. The instructor should review on-site wire ropes and have crews inspect samples to arrange necessary repairs or replacements.

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WIRE ROPE
Inspection
Wire rope in continuous service should be inspected daily before operation. Damage from wear and tear can reduce rope strength and capacity. During inspection, look for the following warning signs most of them indicate that the rope should be replaced.

Broken wires Replace rope if there are: 6 or more broken wires in one lay; 3 or more broken wires in one strand, in one lay; 3 or more broken wires in one lay in standing ropes. Worn/abraded wires Replace rope, if outer wires: become flat from friction; become shiny from wear; wear exceeds 1/3 of their diameter. Reduced diameter Replace rope if wear on individual wires exceeds 1/3 of their diameter. Stretch Replace 6-strand rope if stretch reduces its diameter by more than 1/3. Corrosion Difficult to detect because its inside the rope. Look for rust, discoloration and pitting outside. Cuts/burns Replace rope if any wires or strands are cut or burned. Damaged ends can be removed and seized, otherwise rope must be replaced.

Bird caging Look for strands opening up in cage-like clusters. If present, rope must be replaced.

Core protrusion Replace rope when inner core starts poking through strands.

Kinks Kinks seriously reduce wire rope strength. Sections with kinks should be cut off. Otherwise, rope must be discarded.

[Instructor to review wire rope in use on site and to ask crew to inspect samples and arrange for repair or replacement, as required.]

You can find more information on WHSCCs programs and services on the internet at <[Link]>.
Issued June 2000

ACKNOWLEDGMENT With special thanks to the Construction Safety Association of Ontario for granting permission to reprint.

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