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Wire Rope Monthly Inspection

Monthly Inspection per ASME B30.9 / API RP 9B

30-DAY INSPECTION TRACKING

🔩 Wire rope must be removed from service if: 6 or more broken wires in one rope lay, 3 or more broken wires in one strand, core protrusion, kinking/birdcaging, diameter reduction >5%, or evidence of heat damage/corrosion affecting structural integrity.

📋 Inspection Information

Inspector Name *

Date *

District / Base *

🔩 Wire Rope Information

Rope Type *

Manufacturer

Rope ID / Serial Number *

Diameter

Length

WLL (tons)

Install/Service Date

✓ Inspection Checklist

Identification & Documentation

Rope identification tag present

Pass

Fail

N/A

Service records available

Pass

Fail

N/A

Install date documented

Pass

Fail

N/A

General Condition

No visible corrosion or rust

Pass

Fail

N/A

No kinking or bird-caging

Pass

Fail

N/A

No crushing or flattening

Pass

Fail

N/A

No heat damage or discoloration

Pass

Fail

N/A

Proper lubrication present

Pass

Fail

N/A

No excessive dirt or debris

Pass

Fail

N/A

Wire Breaks

No broken wires in one rope lay

Pass

Fail

N/A

No broken wires at end connections

Pass

Fail

N/A

No valley breaks visible

Pass

Fail

N/A

No cluster breaks (multiple adjacent)

Pass

Fail

N/A

Diameter & Stretch

Diameter within tolerance

Pass

Fail

N/A

No excessive stretch/elongation

Pass

Fail

N/A

Core not protruding

Pass

Fail

N/A

End Connections

Clips properly installed (if used)

Pass

Fail

N/A

Spelter sockets intact

Pass

Fail

N/A

Swaged fittings not cracked

Pass

Fail

N/A

Thimbles not worn or distorted

Pass

Fail

N/A

No slippage at terminations

Pass

Fail

N/A

Drums & Sheaves

Rope tracking properly on drum

Pass

Fail

N/A

Sheave grooves not excessively worn

Pass

Fail

N/A

No rope jumping from sheaves

Pass

Fail

N/A

Operating Environment

Protected from damaging elements

Pass

Fail

N/A

Proper fleet angle maintained

Pass

Fail

N/A

📊 Overall Result

Inspection Result *

Pass

Requires Monitoring

Fail

Removed from Service

📝 Findings & Actions

Deficiencies Found

Corrective Actions

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