Replace cable at first sign of any of the following:
FRACTURES:
| Casing can crack or fracture under strains during use. Any crack in the casing
merits cable replacement even if no wire rope is exposed. |
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| Be especially observant for fractures near the components on the cable assembly -
IE. Nylon Ball, Nico Loop, Threaded Plug, etc. |
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TWISTING/BINDING:
| Inspect casing to ensure wire rope is not twisting within its casing. Any sign of
the cable twisting should be replaced immediately. |
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BULGING:
| Internal wire rope strands can break within and coil causing a bulge to appear.
Cable should retain same outside diameter throughout. |
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FRAYED/EXPOSED WIRE ROPE:
| Any exposed wire rope protruding through the casing or at either end. |
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FLATTENED:
| Section of cable is compressed and will not retain its shape (outside
diameter). |
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PERMANENTLY BENT:
| Cable has ‘kink’ and prohibits cable from laying straight. Wire rope may be
unraveling beneath casing and is compromised warranting replacement. |
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ENDS SEPARATING:
| Watch for component end of cable to pull away from cable assembly - look for
exposed wire rope. |
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