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According to ASME B30.9 – Slings, any wire rope sling with a kink must be removed from service.
A kink is a type of damage that distorts the rope’s internal structure. Even if the deformation appears minor, the integrity of the sling has been compromised.

This kind of damage is irreversible and weakens the sling in a way that is not visually predictable. Continued use leads to metal fatigue and increases the risk of sudden failure—similar to bending a paperclip until it snaps.

Refer to ASME B30.9-2021, Section 9-5.9.5(b)(8) for full removal criteria.

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