Inspection Criteria

Single Braid

Protruding Strand THE REPAIR: Work the strand back into the rope as soon as you notice it by carefully tugging on adjacent strands until the excess is distributed evenly. A protruding strand in service could easily snag or break, causing further complications.	Abrasion THE REPAIR: There isn’t a repair for abrasion, but you should still inspect for it. If the strength loss is minimal, go ahead and continue use. If the strength loss is moderate, consult Yale or retire the rope. If it’s excessive, always retire.	Melting or Glazing THE REPAIR: If possible, remove the affected section and re-splice with an end-for-end splice. Otherwise – or if you suspect the rope has experienced shock loading – retire the rope.
Cut Strand THE REPAIR: If possible, remove the affected section and re-splice with an end-for-end splice. If re-splicing is not possible, retire the rope. As a general rule, 12-strand ropes should be retired when more than three broken strands are visible.	Diameter Change THE REPAIR: If the diameter is reduced by less than 10 percent, it is still able to remain in service. If the diameter reduction is 11—20 percent, downgrade the rope. Should the diameter reduction from new to used exceed 20 percent, retire the rope.	Incorrect End to End Splice THE REPAIR: Re-splice the rope correctly.

Balanced Double Braid

Protruding Strand   THE REPAIR: One to four strands spaced out by several feet can be removed and rewoven into the line with minimal impact on strength (less than 12 percent).

Deeply Abraded Spot   THE REPAIR: If you encounter a deeply abraded spot, where more than 50 percent of the strand is affected, you can re-splice the rope to repair it.

Worn-Out Eye   THE REPAIR: To repair a worn-out eye, you’ll want to shorten, re-splice and reverse the rope. Proceed by putting the unused end into service.

Discontinuity in Rope Diameter THE REPAIR: Open the rope sleeve to remove and inspect the core. If the core is parted, you will need to retire the rope.

High-Modulus Double Braid

Flat Spot Inside Rope THE REPAIR: Open the rope sleeve to remove and inspect the core. If the core is parted, you will need to retire the rope.	Bumps on Cover THE REPAIR: This rope can be returned to service. Simply flex the rope to remove the compression.	Cut Strand THE REPAIR: As long as the core remains covered, you can repair cut strands by whipping into place, without impact on the strength.
Abraded Spot THE REPAIR: As long as the core remains covered, you can repair cut strands by whipping into place, without impact on the strength.	Cut Strand THE REPAIR: If possible, remove the affected section and re-splice with an end-for-end splice. If re-splicing is not possible, retire the rope.	Brait Lay Length Change THE REPAIR: If permanent deformation results in a longer lay length in excess of 15 percent, retire the line.

Protruding Strand THE REPAIR: To repair a protruding strand on a parallel core rope, you’ll need to cut off excess strand, execute a careful heat seal and whip with twine.

Abraded Spot   Deep abrasions through the rubber but not into the core   Deep abrasions through the rubber and damaging the core   Abrasion THE REPAIR: To repair an abraded spot, evaluate the depth of the abrasion. If the rubber jacket is not compromised, whip and return to service. If you notice deep abrasions through the rubber but not into the core, you can repair the rubber layer and then whip the area. Abrasions and cuts through the rubber layer and damaging the core should be cut out and repaired with TechJoin™.