DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 19X7 AND 7X19

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 19X7 AND 7X19 WIRE ROPE? If you are unfamiliar with standard Wire Rope constructions, you may look at our website and say, aren’t 19×7 and 7×19 the same cable? Though it may be easy to confuse them in writing, their physical appearance and structure are actually extremely different. Most notably, these differences impact … 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

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 Balustrade Regulations – Australia

In Australia Balustrade constructions are government by the National Construction Code 2019.  This code provides guide lines for balustrade construction, materials and heights restrictions.  A balustrade is defined as a rail and its balusters, including timber, metal and glass.  In this summary, we will deal with the use of wire as the fencing medium. The … Read more

Top 4 Benefits of Stainless Steel Wire Rope

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. Here are the TOP 4 – for more detail check out Benefits of Stainless Steel Wire Rope Stainless steel wire rope Designers like Low Cost … Read more

What is the diameter of Coated Wire?

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