Find hidden wire rope damage before it costs you
Magnetic Rope Testing (MRT) is a non-destructive test that checks steel wire rope for damage you cannot see from the outside. It helps spot broken wires, corrosion, and loss of metallic area before the rope becomes a job-stopper. If you wait, small problems turn into unexpected downtime, rushed rope changes, and higher risk during critical lifts. MRT gives you solid data you can act on now.
Catch internal damage early
Find broken wires and corrosion before they show up as a failure.
Reduce surprise downtime
Plan rope changeouts on your schedule, not in the middle of a project.
Improve lift planning confidence
Know the rope condition before heavy picks and high-cycle work.
Improve lift planning confidence
Know the rope condition before heavy picks and high-cycle work.
Cleaner documentation
Leave with inspection records that are easier to store, share, and audit.
When you are responsible for lifts, you carry the pressure. MRT takes a big chunk of that weight off your shoulders because you are not guessing what is going on inside the rope. Instead of worrying about what you might be missing, you get a straightforward report you can stand behind. It also means fewer last-minute scrambles, fewer angry phone calls, and a smoother day for everyone on site.
MRT supports smarter maintenance, which is where the real savings live. Finding localized damage early can prevent a full rope replacement at the worst possible time. It also helps you avoid repeat shutdowns by giving you a clearer picture of rope condition across the length, not just what is visible at a few spots. The result is better equipment uptime, more predictable costs, and longer-term performance you can plan around.
Wire rope is a critical component, and visual checks alone do not tell the full story. MRT adds another layer of verification so you can defend your decisions, support compliance needs, and protect your crew. Marquis Crane Services provides independent third-party inspection backed by deep field experience in repair, assembly and disassembly, and inspection. You also get fast, organized reporting from comprehensive inspection software, so you can get results, file them, and move on.
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We confirm rope type, application, access, and what you need documented.
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We position the MRT unit and verify the test path for clean, usable data.
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The rope is magnetized and sensors measure changes tied to defects and LMA.
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We walk through what we found and what it means for next steps.
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Reports can be generated and emailed from the job site, with cloud access available for record-keeping.
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Stop guessing about wire rope condition, schedule MRT and keep your lifts moving.
