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Keep the rope and protective sleeve free of moisture, grease, dirt or other
debris. If necessary, clean with a damp cloth.
Rope Inspection
When rope is fi rst used, the outer fi laments of the rope will quickly fuzz
up. This is the result of these fi laments breaking and this roughened
surface will actually protect the fi bers underneath. The condition should
stabilize, not progress. If the surface roughness increases, excessive
abrasion is taking place and strength is being lost.
Look closely at both the inner and outer fi bers. When either is worn the
rope is obviously weakened. Open the strands and look for powdered
fi ber - - this is a sign of internal wear.
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Rope should be replaced when:
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Rope bulk anywhere along the length is reduced by 25% or more
by abrasion.
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Two or more adjacent strands are cut.
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Flat areas or lumps are found that are not eliminated by fl exing
rope.
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Excessive fused or melted fi bers are found. Any such areas will
be stiff and the rope will have a glazed appearance.
Examples:
Rope with original bulk
Rope displaying 25% strand volume reduction
from abrasion -- rope should be replaced
Rope strand showing full volume
Rope strand reduced by 25% abrasion -- rope
should be replaced
Rope exhibits fi ber-set from compression. A
slight sheen is visible. This is not a permanent
characteristic and can be eliminated by fl exing
the rope.
Rope displays two adjacent cut strands -- rope
should be replaced.
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