Practice question

Which wire-rope condition, per ASME B30.30, is an immediate removal criterion regardless of the number of broken wires?

  1. Light surface oiling
  2. Severe kinking, crushing, birdcaging, or other damage that distorts the rope structure
  3. A single new lubrication mark
  4. The rope being spooled neatly

Answer: B — Severe kinking, crushing, birdcaging, or other damage that distorts the rope structure

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