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WARN INDUSTRIES
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ROPE INSPECTION
WARNING
Always wear
heavy leather
gloves when
handling winch
rope.
of rope abuse. Melted or fused
polyester f bers result from bringing
the rope’s surface to a temperature
in excess of 430° F. Caused by
excessive load weights or powering
out, these damaged f bers can
compromise strength, and should
signal the rope’s retirement.
Examples:
Rope with original bulk.
Rope strand showing full volume.
Rope displaying 25% strand volume reduction
from abrasion—rope should be replaced.
Rope strand reduced by 25% abrasion—rope
should be replaced.
Rope displays two adjacent cut strands—rope
should be replaced.
Rope exhibits f ber-set from compression. A
slight sheen is visible. This is not a permanent
characteristic and can be eliminated by f exing
the rope.
Chemical Attack–RETIRE THE
ROPE (NOT ILLUSTRATED)
Localized discolorations could
potentially represent chemical
attack by anything from gear oil to
battery acid. When doubt exists,
retire the line.
ROPE INSPECTION Cont.