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Illustrate d Examples of Possible Wire
Rope Damage
1. Interstrand and core-to-strand nicking: A
strand has been removed from the rope to
show the equivalent lines of nicking where
strands are in contact with one another, as
well as with the core (Figure 4-44).
Figure 4-44.
Interstrand and Core-to-Strand
2. Cork-screwed rope: This condition results
from rope being pulled around an object
having a small diameter (Figure 4-45).
Figure 4-45. Cork-Screw Rope
3. Damaged reel: When a reel has been dam-
aged in transit, it is a safe assumption that ir-
reparable damage has been done to the rope
(Figure 4-46).
Figure 4-46. Damaged Reel
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