What are Wire Rope Structures?

Wire Rope Structures Wire Rope Structures govern flexibility – within a given diameter – and to a much lesser degree the MBS (Minimum Breaking Strain) MBL (Minimum Breaking Load) interpreted as Safe Working Load or “Breaking Strain” of the wire. See also our  Wire Rope Specifications for various sizes and structures of Wire. Rest assured … Read more

Do you have an Instructional Video?

Do you have an Instructional Video? Good Question – short answer is no. There are hundreds of videos on YouTube as well as videos on many of the major stainless steel suppliers websites. You may have already noted that our prices are quite reasonable. Videos (and catalogs) cost money which I would have to extract … Read more

What is Tea Staining?

What is Tea Staining Tea Staining is a brown discolouration that has been identified in coastal applications in Australia and overseas.  Often, this occurs through mishandling of the wire, incorrect specification, fabrication or installation in coastal environments.  The result is that stainless steel posts or wire may stain or discolour, impairing the overall look. However, … Read more

What do I need for Trellis Wire?

Trellis Wire Trellis Wire is used in a lot of projects and we help a lot of people with a lot of landscape projects – in particular green walls and vertical landscaping. We have the fittings and we are building ‘kits’ for common types of applications. In general, we have all the bits and we will happily put together … Read more

Why use 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel?

Why is G316 Stainless Steel the Best Material for Wire Balustrades? Pretty simple really- Stainless Steel lasts a VERY long time and looks awesome… Why is it worth using Marine Grade Stainless Steel? For severe environments such as high exposure to the elements, chemicals and solvents – and one of the most difficult is a marine … Read more

Frequently Asked Questions…

Frequently Asked Questions  Here at Low Cost Wire, we know there’ll be lots of questions. Please choose one of the categories below, most appropriate to your query, for some frequently asked questions. Don’t worry if you can’t find what you need! You can always contact us. Even try our newlive help feature, 1300 601 514. … Read more

Suggested Methods of Cleaning Stainless Steel

These are tried and true recommendations, used daily, and built up over years of experience presented in the form of: Problem Cleaning Agent Comments Routine Cleaning All finishes Soap or mild detergent and water (Preferably warm) Sponge, rinse with clean water, wipe dry if necessary. Follow polish lines. Removing Fingerprints All finishes Soap and warm … Read more

Care and Maintenance of your Project…

Instructions on how to take care of products You should enjoy a lifetime of “productivity” from your Stainless Steel products. However, to ensure that this is possible, it still needs some simple care and maintenance. The attractive and hygienic surface appearance of stainless steel products cannot be regarded as completely maintenance free. All grades and … Read more

So What should I consider…?

Safety Some Information every user should know about use and care of wire rope. What follows is a brief outline of the basic information required to safely use wire rope. The information supplied is not presented as a complete list, or to be used as training or in a technical situation. We have provided this … Read more

Considering Wire Deck Railings

Considering Wire Deck Railings By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Mai_Fianza]Mai Fianza Shelter is one of the basic needs of humans. Investing in a good home considering the artistic quality and usage of high standard materials as well as having wonderful surroundings is increasingly considered by individuals buying houses nowadays. A home with a view is undoubtedly something that a … Read more