Rope Inspection
Guidelines
Preface
The following information is
taken from The American Group -
Samson Division's General In-
spection Procedures issued
2/3/97. The information was con-
firmed current by The American
Group on 4/16/98. Since the
publication of the inspection pro-
cedures, Samson Division has re-
named this series rope as Am-
Steel (Spectron 12) and AmSteel
Blue (Spectron 12+).
Rope Inspection Guidelines
One of the most frequent, as well as the most important, questions asked about ropes is how to visually inspect the rope
in order to estimate the useful residual strength. There can be no positive method by which residual strength of a used rope can
be determined visually as long as there is no actual fiber damage or distortion as described here. A laboratory analysis is the
best way. The following guidelines are suggested for use in estimating damage and strength degradation brought on by normal
wear.
# 1570-85 Simplex Rope Connector Benefits
:
No Tools Required
Aircraft Aluminum Construction
5000 # Working Strength
Substantially Decreases Connection Times
Operation & Maintenance Manual
Model 1570-B Puller
09/2010
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# 1570-85 Simplex Rope Connector Benefits
:
No Tools Required
Aircraft Aluminum Construction
5000 # Working Strength
Substantially Decreases Connection Times
# 1570-85 Simplex Rope Connector Benefits
:
No Tools Required
Aircraft Aluminum Construction
5000 # Working Strength
Substantially Decreases Connection Times
