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Wire Rope Corrosion -
Inspection Discard Criteria
1
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None
Symptoms - No corrosion visible on
the exterior of the rope after wiping it
clean.
Actions to take - None
ISO 4309 Wire
Rope Status
0%
2
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Heavy External
Symptoms - The surface of the wire
rope displays surface oxidation: the
rope is rusty. The rope will also be
rough to touch.
Actions to take - Monitor the rope
more closely for an increase in the
level of corrosion.
ISO 4309 Wire
Rope Status
60%
3
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Severe External
Symptoms - Heavy pitting and slack
wires.
Actions to take - Remove the rope
from service immediately. The rope is
dangerous to use.
ISO 4309 Wire
Rope Status
100%
4
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Internal
Symptoms - Corroded matter
emanating from the valleys between
strands.
Actions to take - Discard
immediately or perform a thorough
internal examination of the rope.
ISO 4309 Wire
Rope Status
100%
5
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Fretting
Symptoms - Similar to internal
corrosion but with the presence of dry
red powder.
Actions to take - Discard
immediately or perform a thorough
internal examination of the rope.
ISO 4309 Wire
Rope Status
100%
6
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Rope IQ - Wire Rope Corrosion Discard Criteria

  • 1.
    www.ropeiq.co.uk | ©2020 Rope IQ Wire Rope Corrosion - Inspection Discard Criteria
  • 2.
    1 www.ropeiq.co.uk | ©2020 Rope IQ None Symptoms - No corrosion visible on the exterior of the rope after wiping it clean. Actions to take - None ISO 4309 Wire Rope Status 0%
  • 3.
    2 www.ropeiq.co.uk | ©2020 Rope IQ Heavy External Symptoms - The surface of the wire rope displays surface oxidation: the rope is rusty. The rope will also be rough to touch. Actions to take - Monitor the rope more closely for an increase in the level of corrosion. ISO 4309 Wire Rope Status 60%
  • 4.
    3 www.ropeiq.co.uk | ©2020 Rope IQ Severe External Symptoms - Heavy pitting and slack wires. Actions to take - Remove the rope from service immediately. The rope is dangerous to use. ISO 4309 Wire Rope Status 100%
  • 5.
    4 www.ropeiq.co.uk | ©2020 Rope IQ Internal Symptoms - Corroded matter emanating from the valleys between strands. Actions to take - Discard immediately or perform a thorough internal examination of the rope. ISO 4309 Wire Rope Status 100%
  • 6.
    5 www.ropeiq.co.uk | ©2020 Rope IQ Fretting Symptoms - Similar to internal corrosion but with the presence of dry red powder. Actions to take - Discard immediately or perform a thorough internal examination of the rope. ISO 4309 Wire Rope Status 100%
  • 7.
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