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Aside from exceptional customer service, Strand Core takes pride in its high-quality strand, cable, and wire rope products. Apart from using the best materials for our products, we achieve our high level of products due to our quality policy. Our quality policy separates us from competitors and ensures we can meet or exceed customers’ expectations. Here are a few factors that contribute to Strand Core’s high-quality level.

From wire rod coils to assembled parts, Strand Core connects. Draw-Strand-Assemble is how we work with customers to transform an individual component into the finished product. Our products weave their way throughout high-end applications from 30,000 feet deep to space applications and many places in between.

MIL-DTL-83420 is the military specification that controls the manufacturing and performance standards of flexible aircraft cables used in aircraft control applications. And as most in the industry are aware, if has a lot of other benefits that make it useful in other military, aviation and general industrial applications. If you need a cable that will provide strength and extended cycle life in an application, you're going to want to specify a[…]

For years, companies have struggled with buying cable for architecture that can perform at the highest level. As there are so many options of cable, it is difficult to know which is best for you. At Strand Core, we understand how complex it can be to find suitable cable for architecture, so we have compiled a list of three key factors that can help customers make the right choice. The three things you should consider when buying architectural[…]

7x7 and 7x19 are two of the most common aircraft cable constructions used in aircraft controls. However, their functionality is not limited just to the aerospace industry, as these flexible cables are useful for a wide range of other mechanical applications. Available from stock in stainless steel and galvanized steel, these versatile products offer an effective balance of strength and flexibility. Take a brief moment to learn all about the[…]

Measuring cable assemblies and understanding the various assembly length tolerances is critical to ensuring you choose the right product for your application. Strand Core understands that these measurements and tolerances are not always the easiest to determine, so we provide a standard point of measure guide and a calculated table of assembly length tolerances. Read more to learn about these guides that help you get the suitable fittings for[…]

If you are looking for cable assemblies, there is no better option than Strand Core! Strand Core has numerous cable assembly products for rescue hoists and specializes in commercial assemblies and assembly hardware. Continue reading for an insight into how Strand Core can support your cable assembly needs.

All Military Specification callouts have different meanings worth noting when buying Wire Rope, Cable, and Strand. Knowing the difference between the various callouts ensures you choose the right product for your applications. While some companies have limited types of Mil-Spec products, Strand Core has a wide range available. Strand Core sells five different Mil-Spec products: Mil-DTL-83420, MIL-DTL-87161, MIL-DTL-18375, MIL-DTL-83140, and[…]

Like all industrial equipment, aircraft cables and wire ropes wear while in service, and will require replacement. Though the cycle life of each cable varies based on construction and application, factors such as load and pulley condition can actually reduce this lifespan by triggering wire breaks. Not all wire breaks look the same, and understanding these differences can help detect issues in your system before they damage additional cables, or[…]

Military specifications are classified by a unique code that are used within numerous industries to determine specific product specs. In today’s blog we will be looking at five different military specifications: MIL-DTL-83420, MIL-DTL-87161, MIL-DTL-18375, MIL-DTL-83140, and MIL-DTL-18242. The DTL part of the military specifications stands for defense detail spec. Continue reading our new blog to learn about the five different specifications we[…]