- Check internal lubrication.
- Degree of corrosion.
- Indentation caused by pressure of wear.
- Presence of broken wires.
An accurate log should be kept of inspection dates, rope condition, end for ending, replacement, etc.
Broken Wires: – Broken wires are usually a result of fatigue and wear.
Marine Order (part 32) “The total number of broken wires visible in a length of S.W.R. equal to 10 times it’s diameter should not exceed 5% of the total number of wires constituting the rope”.
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