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Inspection of Wire Rope

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  Inspection of Wire Rope   Wire Rope is a construction of a bunch of several individual wires twisted together (known as Strands) in a particular Lay direction depending on its applications. Application of Wire Rope Wire ropes are most widely used for Lifting material/equipment with the support of Cranes or other suitable equipment. Now it is most widely used for industrial applications across the industry and as a Lift in Office / Mall / Business center – where people travel from one floor to another floor.   Points to be checked in Wire Rope   Considering the Wire rope application and severity proper Inspection of wire rope prior to its use is very much important. The following points are to be taken into consideration with the inspection of Wire Ropes -         Dimensions – The Dimensions are the Number of Strands, Number of wires in strands, Length, Dia of Strand /Wire Ropes, Lay Direction,   -         Constructions – Prior to the Construction of the wire