The use of wire rope with Slip Lox Cable Grippers for hanging light fixtures is a relatively recent development in the history of lighting design. Prior to the advent of Slip Lox Cable Gripper based systems, most lighting fixtures were hung from rigid metal rods or chains. However, as designers began to experiment with more … Read more
Which Wire Rope is best for your Project? A number of different types of wire rope (also known as aircraft cables) are currently on the market, which might make it difficult for you to decide on the option that’s best for your construction project. Wire rope uses include its original applications in the aerospace industry … Read more
There are 3 die types that can be used in our tools. All of the dies can ‘squish’ stuff, and that may equate to swaging or crimping depending on operator skill and the defined success criteria for your finished product. Generally, using dies – in a tool – more suited to your application (use case) … Read more
Swage Sleeves Swage sleeves are casually referred to by a few different names- cable ferrules, cable crimp sleeves. Whatever term you prefer, they serve two main functions for wire ropes. They are generally used to terminate wire by forming loops (properly termed a Soft Eye or a Hard Eye), splice wires (Lap Splice). terminate wire … Read more
Swage Sleeve Shape and implications A Swage Sleeve (or Ferrule or Crimp) is used to bind/splice a loop in a cord or hold back the end of a cord from passing beyond a fixed point. Swaging and Crimping are the processes that are used to fix the sleeve to the wire. Generally, swage sleeves are … Read more
Swage Sleeve Materials The four most common materials are: Copper – either uncoated or chromium-nickel coated Aluminium – generally uncoated unless specialized Stainless Steel – uncoated and generally AISI G304 unless a food grade or medical application (then G316 or G316-L) Low Carbon Steel – either uncoated or galvanised/zinc coated General Considerations When choosing the … Read more
Discover the strength and versatility of our coated steel wire ropes. Designed for superior performance and extended lifespan, our wire ropes are available with Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC), Nylon, or Titanium Nitride (TiN) coatings. Perfect for various industrial and commercial applications, these coated wire ropes offer enhanced protection against wear, corrosion, and harsh environmental conditions. … Read more
Coated and Uncoated Wire Rope Sometimes it’s a dilemma. PVC-coated wire rope, nylon-coated wire rope, or no coating at all? Unsure about which of these is appropriate for your application? Read on and find out. Surprisingly, uncoated wire rope may not outlast any coated wire rope Coated wire rope typically has a plastic or nylon … Read more
What is the difference between Zinc and Galvanized? What Does Galvanised Mean? Galvanisation is when a protective zinc coating is applied to steel or iron, to prevent rusting. A zinc coating can be used on anything from small nuts and bolts to large beams for buildings. Optimally, the steel is put in a big bath, … Read more
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