When should I replace my elevator ropes?
When should I replace my elevator ropes? Replacement should be considered if the diameter is reduced by 6 % of the nominal rope diameter. When moisture is introduced to a metal surface, it rusts. But rouge is different from rust. It does not indicate that a wire rope is beginning to rust.
Do cables degrade over time?
The insulation and sheathing materials of cables may degrade over time when exposed to temperature extremes, UV light, ozone, various chemicals, excessive flexing or mechanical action, and even potential attack by termites and rodents.