Wire rope plays an important role in the hoisting operation of the crane.Because wire rope is an important part of the crane,workers need to make rational use of wire rope,select the type of wire rope for the crane reasonably according to the operating environment,and master the correct inspection methods to effectively improve the overall work quality and ensure the stability and safety of the crane operation.This paper analyzes the selection and inspection method of crane wire rope,which is convenient for continuously improving the working system and optimizing the use effect of crane wire rope.