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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

23-02-2016, 08:46

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Is there any way to recycle old rigging?

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Re: Is there any way to recycle old rigging?

There are two main failure modes of stainless. The first is corrosion, which an acid bath may be able to arrest. The second is from work hardening that makes the metal brittle over time.

To do...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

22-02-2016, 11:33

Replies: 35

Is there any way to recycle old rigging?

Views: 6,663

Posted By Stumble

Re: Is there any way to recycle old rigging?

Even assuming you chose to buy 3/8 1x19 wire. The cost for 80' of it would only be $290. So for at most $300 you are willing to use life safety gear that you know is not up to spec anymore?

Just...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

22-02-2016, 10:08

Replies: 35

Is there any way to recycle old rigging?

Views: 6,663

Posted By Stumble

Re: Is there any way to recycle old rigging?

I simply can't countenance reusing standing rigging for anything involving a life saving purpose. Sure it's far larger than spec lifeline wires, or jack lines, but this stuff was retired for a...

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