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
Glass or Stainless Steel Wire Balustrades? – A Comparison When it comes to installing modern transparent balustrades, glass is often a popular choice of material. However, stainless steel wire offers another option, and comes with a range of benefits you may not have considered. Here we compare both materials on a range of important factors … Read more
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
Its about Safety: wire balustrade creats a barrier to keep people safe. It is a safety barrier. It needs to be suitable for preventing injuries from a fall. Always best to build an Asset – Not a liability. And please remember the people you are keeping safe include your children, your sister’s or brother’s kids … Read more
IMPERIAL Fraction IMPERIAL Decimal METRIC Decimal 1/256″ 0.0039 0.0099 1/128″ 0.0078 0.0198 1/64″ 0.0156 0.0397 3/128″ 0.0234 0.0595 1/32″ 0.0313 0.7938 5/128″ 0.0391 0.0992 3/64″ 0.0469 1.1906 15/256″ 0.0586 1.4882 1/16″ 0.0625 1.5875 5/64″ 0.0781 1.9844 3/32″ 0.0938 2.3813 25/256″ 0.0977 2.4805 7/64″ 0.1094 2.7781 15/128″ 0.1172 2.9766 1/8″ 0.125 3.175 9/64″ 0.1406 3.5719 … Read more
Standard Jacket Materials Both Galvanised and Stainless Steel Wire Ropes can (and are) coated. Aside from color, there are two broad categories of coating – PVC and Nylon Poly-Vinyl-Chloride (PVC): PVC is the most commonly used plastic for mechanical cable coatings. Reasonably priced and flexible, PVC carries excellent weatherability and UV resistance—something that degrades most … Read more
How to Size a Washer: This can be a little confusing so we will do our best to try to make it a little easier to understand. When searching for a washer, firstly, let’s say you have a M6 bolt and you want a matching washer, look for washers with M6 at the beginning of … 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