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Document No: 723590-1
Revision: D
Issue Date: 2023-Jan-30
This document and all copies are the property of Safeworks, LLC. All dimensions and data are indicative only.
The user must ensure that the equipment complies with local rules and regulations.
4.2 Wire Rope Cautions
1. Wire rope stretches when loaded, which reduces the diameter. Wire rope begins to wear
the moment it is used. It must be regularly inspected to be sure it is in good condition.
Wire rope must be removed from service when diameter loss or wire breakage occurs, as
detailed in ANSI A10.4.
2. Be sure there is enough wire rope to reach the lowest possible point of travel.
3. DO NOT
expose the wire rope to fire, temperatures above 200° F (94° C), passage of
electrical current, corrosive atmospheres, or corrosive chemicals. Such exposure will
make the wire rope unsafe.
4. Acids will corrode and reduce the strength of both inner and outer stands. If wire rope
has been exposed to corrosive chemicals, it MUST be discarded upon completion of the
project, or sooner if any damage is evident.
DO NOT
save wire rope that has been in
contact with corrosive substances. When in doubt, replace the wire rope.
