Because of its construction and comparative lack of flexibility, wire rope requires more care in handling than cordage; if carelessly handled it may suffer serious damage through kinking and crippling.
Ngenxa yolwakhiwo lwalo nokusolwa ulinganiselo lokuthamba, intambo yocingo ifuna inkathalelo enochatha yokuyiphatha intambo encinane, ukuba ziphathwe ngendlela engakhathalelekanga ingenza umnakalo omkhulu wokucinezela nokulimala.