January 16, 2023
January 16, 2023
In our last blog post, we looked at three of the topics that can be found on our highly informative technical resources page. If you have yet to see our previous blog, you can check it out here. Today, we want to look at three more topics covered on our resource page that compiles useful information about wire rope products and how products perform in numerous applications. Continue reading to learn about three different categories that can be[…]
January 11, 2023
January 11, 2023
Due to Strand Core's many decades of experience, we have compiled useful information over the years about wire rope products and how products perform in numerous applications. We have compiled this information on a technical resources page. Our resources page has six different topics that are useful in ensuring you choose the suitable wire rope for your application needs and correctly use the wire rope. Continue reading to learn about three of[…]
January 03, 2023
December 29, 2022
December 29, 2022
Strand Core has recently changed its webpage content for our high-quality wire rope and aircraft cable products. Strand Core has been manufacturing wire rope and cable products right in the USA at our Milton, Florida facility for decades. We strongly believe in the sourcing of domestic products, which is why all of our wire rope and aircraft cable products are domestically made and melted here in America. Our products also meet Buy America, Buy[…]
December 20, 2022
December 20, 2022
From mining and construction to military and aerospace, aircraft cables and wire ropes are used all over the world to lift, pull, and steer heavy material. Though a wide range of cable configurations exist to make these functions possible, not every option may be suitable for your specific application. Before committing to a purchase, take the time to consider which core, construction, and material choices will create the safest and most[…]
December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022
UNDERSTANDING HOW RECENT CHANGES TO THE BUY AMERICAN ACT WILL AFFECT THE QUALIFICATION THREASHOLD OF AMERICAN MADE STAINLESS, GALVANIZED, AND BRIGHT CARBON STEEL WIRE ROPE.
December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022
With globalization, we have continued to see a rise in American companies abandoning its domestic manufacturing facilities in favor of cheaper manufacturing costs by outsourcing to other countries. While the tactic is highly profitable, the question that then remains is how this impacts the manufacturing industry in America.
December 05, 2022
December 05, 2022
We recently uploaded a cross-reference guide to our website that compares Strand Core Part Numbers to their corresponding military specifications. This chart is free to download at strandcore.com/downloads/, and includes everything you need to know about the cable construction, lay direction, and part numbers. This blog will walk you through the different pages of our reference material so you can use the guide with confidence.
November 23, 2022
November 23, 2022
When it comes to types of packaging for wire rope and cable products, there are a wide variety of shipping and packaging options available. In today’s blog we will provide some key differences between coils, plastic reels, plywood reels, and nailed hardwood reels. Continue reading to learn about the different types of packaging available for wire rope and cable.
November 17, 2022
November 17, 2022
Aircraft cable is the hardest working cable in the world. This wire rope style finds diverse uses in stage rigging, fitness equipment, boat docks, garage doors, bicycle locks, and yes, amazingly, airplanes, particularly aircraft controls. But almost any industry or business can find a use for aircraft cable. If something needs to be held up, this is the go-to wire. Its versatility is the key. Aircraft cable comes in a variety of sizes. Strand[…]