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What on Earth is Preformed Cable?

A look into the Preforming process on Cable & Wire Rope!

Here's why your iPhone Lightning charging cable only works one way (and how to fix it)

How Do I Figure out Cable and Wire Rope Stretch?

When designing cable or wire rope systems, the amount of stretch that will occur when a force is applied is an important consideration.

Preventing Damage to Wire Rope

Wire rope is a key part of numerous applications for construction, aerospace, and the marine industry.

Is it Aircraft Cable or Wire Rope?

As a general rule, Aircraft Cable is 3/8" and smaller, and wire rope tends to be sizes larger than 3/8".

Does Wire Rope Have a Shelf Life?

When retained in storage properly wire rope (steel cable) has an unlimited shelf life.

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TRUCONNECT Wire Rope Monitoring, the newest addition to Konecranes’ digital ecosystem, provides customers with real-time insight into the condition of a wire rope while avoiding shutdowns and operation interruptions. It supports Konecranes’ broader mission to provide smart technology and a digitally enabled customer experience to improve the safety, productivity and sustainability of our customers’ operations. “Through... Read More

What is Wire Rope? Understanding the Specifications and Construction

Wire rope is a complex mechanical device that has many moving parts all working in tandem to help support and move an object or load. In the lifting and rigging industries, wire rope is attached to a crane or hoist and fitted with swivels, shackles or hooks to attach to a load and move it in a controlled matter. It can also be used to lift and lower elevators, or as a means of support for suspension bridges or towers<br>Wire rope is…

What are the Requirements for Domestic Wire Rope?

An infographic on the difference between the various domestic wire rope requirements

Strap-On Rope Harness Tutorial

A simple and functional rope harness tutorial for strap-on play with a video, photos, and written instructions.

Top Tips on Caring for Wire Ropes

We need to take proper care of our tools and equipment to ensure their longevity and endurance. Their safe and prolonged use is dependent upon the upkeep that they receive. I’m sure you would agree…

How to Braid Wire Rope

Like other materials which can be braided, wire cables or ropes can also be braided for a wide range of applications. They are widely used for heavy duty tasks and high capacity lifts due to their superior strength and flexibility. They...

What is Mil-Spec Aircraft Cable?

What is Mil-Spec? The HotWire takes a few minutes to explain the intricacies of Military Specification Wire Rope.

Konecranes designs new universal rope guide

Konecranes has introduced a rope guide that is a convenient, high-quality, low-cost replacement for almost any brand of rope guide, whether Konecranes

Understanding the Benefits of Rope Access (SPRAT) Training

Rope access can be a safe, versatile and efficient method to address a wide variety of access challenges when working at height.

Behind the Scenes: How Climbing Harnesses Are Designed and Tested

With their ominous-looking hooks, wheels, and metal appendages, the machines for testing climbing harnesses looked like relics from a torture museum.

How a Giant Lift Harnesses Gravity to Move Boats

You’re probably aware that normal elevators make use of counterweights, which reduce the amount of energy it takes to move people up and down skyscrapers with slightly frightening speed. But when it comes to moving hundred-ton boats, a little more precision is required.

Rope Barriers vs Retractable Belts: Which Option is Best?

When it comes to creating a queue management system, you want to ensure that it not only looks professional, but is a great value for mo...

Did you know Loos and Company sells bulk import cable?

You may know us for our high quality domestic products, but did you know we also sell import wire rope?