7×7 Galvanised Steel Wire Rope G1770 Specifications

7×7 Galvanised Steel Wire Rope G1770 Specifications 7×7 Galvanised Steel Wire Rope G1770 Specifications is a table outlining the Minimum Breaking Strain of 7×7 Galvanised Steel Wire Rope. Minimum Breaking Strain (MBS) is also known as the Minimum Breaking Load (MBL). In calculating the MBS, the load is applied along the length of the wire. … Read more

What is Swaging?

With respect to wire rope, swaging with terminals or fittings is actually a cold forging process. It was ‘invented’ by the Talurit Group in 1948 as a replacement for physically splicing wire rope. The process is carried out on ‘fittings’ that are used to terminate an end of wire rope. Generally, this termination either by … Read more

Galvanised Steel Wire Rope Grades

Galvanised Steel Wire Rope is graded by its strength. However, there is not an accepted international standards body that has specified the alloys and exact performance standards that apply to a ‘particular’ grade of galvanised wire rope. (NOTE: this is in direct contrast so how Stainless Steel Wire Rope is graded). So with no accepted … Read more

SAE and AISI

The decision about wire used for fabrication doesn’t stop with a material such as “stainless steel”. Stainless Steel itself comes in comes in a number of types/grades, each with unique properties. Choosing the right steel number/grade helps you ensure that the products you create have the composition and qualities that you need to make your … Read more

Using Wire Rope Clips / Grips

While wire rope grips are like ‘u bolts’ for wire. Also known as Bulldog  Grips or Clips  They work fine if you use them properly – in the correct Application with the correct Placement Applications: All Wire Rope Grips are not designed to be used in an overhead lifting situation (swage sleeves should be used … Read more

Technical References…

Hidden in this website are quite a few articles, guides, tables, and general ramblings of a depraved mind.  This page is a guide and a key way into the mess.  Its a constant place of hidden growth – like a tumor LOL – but this is where I keep things that are relevant to working … Read more

4 Steps to Deploy Wire from a Reel

So it came on a Reel… and you can call it a spool or reel – but PLEASE, NOT a pulley 🙂 Generally, wire – be it stainless, galvanized, LAN, copper multicore or whatever – generally is shipped in 1 of two forms.  Either as a Packaged Coil or a Reeled Length.  This is a … Read more

4 Steps to Deploy Wire from a Coil

So it came in a coil… Wire – be it stainless, galvanized, LAN, copper multicore or whatever – generally is shipped in 1 of two forms.  Either as a Packaged Coil or a Reeled Length.  This is a “how to” in extracting a length of wire from a coil (… basic steps that should ensure … Read more

Wire Pool Fence Regulations – Australia

Pool Fencing Regulations in Australia Drowning is the largest cause of preventable deaths.  This has led the local governments to focus on pool safety. The best way to ensure that your pool is safe is to install NCC compliant Pool Fencing Here are some general guidelines for pool fencing regulations in Australia.  And please note … Read more