Master the Crane Game 2026 – Level Up Your Skills with the Ultimate Fixed/Swing Operations Practice Test!

Wear reduces the rope’s cross‑section and strength, so a wire rope sling must be taken out of service when the diameter loss reaches a level that compromises safe lifting. The approved discard point is a 5% reduction from the original diameter. If measurements show any portion of the sling has thinned by 5% or more, replace it. To check, compare measurements along the sling to the original diameter per the manufacturer’s spec and inspect for other damage like broken wires, deformation, crushing, corrosion, or heat damage, which also require replacement even if wear is under 5%.