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Why can’t wire rope slings be made from rotation resistant wire rope?

By Dan Ross On August 28, 2013 · Add Comment · In Q&A
Question: Why doesn’t ASME B30.9 permit wire rope slings to be made from rotation resistant wire rope? Is it because the core direction is different than the strands and not possible to fabricate? Answer: Rotation resistant wire rope is not to be used in the fabrication of slings because of its design characteristics. Rotation resistant [...]
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