How to Use Wire Rope Ferrule & End Stop
Wire rope is often used when something needs strong support or restraint, therefore proper fastening techniques must also be employed to ensure the assembly doesn’t fail under load. Installing a ferr...
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How to Use Chain Swivel?
Where to use chain swivel ?Quite simply, chain swivels stop ropes or chains from twisting therefore reducing the likelihood of breakages occurring.Chain swivels can be used in a variety of different s...
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How to Use Swageless Terminal
Firstly, Open your swageless terminalSecondly,Put the steel wire rope through the bottom part of the terminalThirdly, Put the center once over your steel wire rope leaving approx 3-4mm sticking out of...
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Knowledge of Turnbuckles
Turnbuckles are constructed with a long sleeve with internal screw threads that accept a variety of fittings used to pull anchor points closer together or push them apart by turning the turnbuckle bod...
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Shackles Information & Use Limitations
Shackles are one of the most used rigging fittings. Because the removable pins, they are used to make connections to wire rope, chain and other fittings.They have a wide variety of styles and types, a...
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Slings Warnings
Worn-out, damaged, or overloaded slings may fail, causing injury or death!Always inspect slings before use.Follow all regulations for inspection and removal of worn-out or damaged slings.Do not exceed...
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Stainless Steel Can Also Be Magnetic
Stainless steel is a common name for metal alloys that consist of 10.5% or more Chromium (Cr) and more than 50% Iron (Fe). Although it is called “Stainless” a better term for it is "highly stai...
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Which Type of Chain Binder Should I Use?
Chain binder also known as a load binder, these two terms are used interchangeably. Chain binders are tools used to bind, clamp, anchor or tie down large cargo loads for transport. There are two basic...
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