7×7 Galvanised Steel Wire Rope G1770 Specifications

7×7 Galvanised Steel Wire Rope G1770 Specifications 7×7 Galvanised Steel Wire Rope G1770 Specifications is a table outlining the Minimum Breaking Strain of 7×7 Galvanised Steel Wire Rope. Minimum Breaking Strain (MBS) is also known as the Minimum Breaking Load (MBL). In calculating the MBS, the load is applied along the length of the wire. … Read more

What is Swaging?

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

SAE and AISI

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?

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

Wire Pool Fence Regulations – Australia

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

NCC / BCA Regulation Tables

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

What are the Coatings of Wire Rope?

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

Understanding and measuring washer sizing

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