Swaging and Crimping The terms Swaging and Crimping are often used interchangeably which can be useful but may be very misleading. Swaging is a process ‘very’ close to crimping but is differs in meaningful ways and use different types of machines. In swaging, a machine compresses or pushes a fitting and ferrule through a fixed … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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