At what percentage of diameter wear should the lifting wire rope be replaced?
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When the outer wire wear reaches 40% of its diameter, the wire rope should be scrapped. When the wire rope diameter decreases by 7% or more relative to the nominal diameter, even if no broken wires are found, the wire rope should also be scrapped. Internal wear and dents: This situation is caused by friction between the individual strands and wires inside the rope, especially when the wire rope is subjected to bending. External wear: Incorrect lubrication as well as the presence of dust and sand particles will accelerate wear. The wear on the surface of the outer strand wires of the wire rope is caused by frictional contact with the grooves of pulleys and drums under pressure.