LCW_ADMIN Referenced Wire Diameter of all wire is the diameter of the wire itself – always. Both of these wires are 0.6mm, but one is coated.  0.6mm 7×7 G316 Stainless Steel Wire Rope and  0.6mm 1X7 G316 Clear Coated Stainless Steel Wire Rope Wire size is referenced as this (along with the structure) reflects the strength (MBS) … Read more
Sizing an espalier frame for fruit trees is an interesting task. And it partly makes you be honest with yourself when it comes to ‘how successful this project will be in the future”. At the start (assuming small young trees), you don’t need much strength. Its when the project is successful, in a few years, … Read more
Drilling Stainless Steel When drilling stainless steel, it is important to note that drill bits intended for woodwork cannot be used on stainless steel, as they are often softer than the steel itself. Smaller drill bits can also be challenging to work with as they are more prone to bending/breaking under pressure. Good Practice is … Read more
Brace yourself – this is actually basic “machining” While many stainless steel products come pre-drilled and cut, there are some circumstances where you may need to do additional work onsite, or post-installation. With the right tools and know-how however, working with stainless steel can be effortless. Whether you’re drilling, tapping or cutting stainless steel, the … Read more
Tapping is the process of creating internal thread features into a part.  Before deciding to tap stainless steel, it’s important to consider the thickness of the steel being used; 1.5 time the thread pitch is REQUIRED (e.g. M6x1.0 thread REQUIRES a minimum of 1.5mm), and 3 time the thread pitch (or thicker) is ideal. Angle of … Read more
There are many different ways to cut stainless steel. However when working with stainless steel (if you haven’t figured it out already and really want some advice), there are a few classes of tools: Really Stupid: which include tin snips or shears, an ungoverned (full speed) circular saw, and reciprocating saw Acceptable: which include angle … Read more
When it comes to choosing the right wire rope, you need to ensure you choose the materials best suited to meet your application’s needs, while also being sensitive to budget. This requires working with the right stainless steel wire supplier that knows their products and understands your application. Commercial and Domestic builders know that Stainless … Read more
When it comes to choosing the right Galvanised wire rope, you need to ensure you choose the materials best suited to meet your application’s needs, while also being sensitive to budget. This requires working with the right wire supplier that understands your application and explain how a product will meet your requirements. Commercial and Domestic … Read more
Each full reel of our Wire Rope comes from a known and recorded ‘batch’. And this is done for both Stainless Steel and Galvanised Steel Wire Ropes. Each batch of our Stainless Steel wire is graded or certified at a specified MBS and the batch will meet or exceed the rating. This is against standards … Read more
First of all, when well built and thought through they are marvelous, thrilling, and at times – incredibly useful. Secondly, when shoddily constructed or poorly thought out, they can be a liability that can border on lethal. So lets assume that you want to build something safe for both the users of the Zip Line, … Read more