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Winching
Guide
Rope Inspection
The rope on the winch is the highest wear item in the winching system, and the
most dangerous if not inspected regularly. Wire rope and synthetic rope have
different wear and replacement criteria — it is important to highlight both.
Wire Rope –Always Replace
WARNING! To prevent serious Injury from razor sharp broken strands, wear heavy-
duty work gloves when handling wire rope. Do not run hands along wire rope, even
with gloved hands — some wire strands can be sharp enough to pierce gloves.
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Kinked Strands: Replace
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Separated Strand: Replace
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Broken Strands: Replace
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Twisted Rope: Replace
Synthetic Rope
CAUTION! Wear work gloves to protect from cuts from
debris when working with synthetic rope.
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Abrasion: Severe abrasion must
be replaced; minor abrasion or a
fuzzy look can be monitored.
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Cut Strands: Replace immediately.
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Pulled Strand: Repair — work the
strand carefully back into the rope.
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Compression: Commonly seen on
drums. Repair — flex the rope without
load to remove the compression.
