Strand Core Blog

In this blog, we will cover three common forms of wear and tear that wire can experience out in the field. Though wear does occur naturally, regular inspection, maintenance, and equipment repair can help ensure appropriate cycle life for your cable products while also minimizing risks and failures. Be on the lookout for signs of abrasion, bird caging, and kinking as you inspect and operate your equipment.

After making a purchase of cable, strand, wire rope, or custom assembly, it is crucial that your product arrives safely at your desired shipping address. Rather than only offering one type of standard shipping, Strand Core believes that it is best to offer numerous packaging options so you can choose the one best suited to your product. Continue reading our blog to understand the different packaging options offered for our cable, strand, and[…]

If you have visited the Material page on our website, you may have noticed that we describe 302/304 and 316 stainless material as having “good corrosion resistance.” Conversely, we describe galvanized material as having “minimal corrosion resistance.” While we have already compared the differences between stainless steel and galvanized steel when selecting the proper material for your aircraft cable, we would like to use this blog to discuss the[…]

Important updates have been made to a Military Specification that Loos & Company certifies several of its products to. MIL-DTL-83420 has been changed to Revision R from Revision P as of January 7th, 2022. Continue reading to find out more about the MIL-DTL-83420 specification, the two new changes, and how it will impact our customers.

Strand Core offers a variety of cable products — including aircraft cable and general purpose wire rope — in both stainless steel and galvanized steel. If this is your first time ordering from us, or if you have never considered why your rig employs stainless steel instead of galvanized wire rope, you may be wondering what the true differences are between these two materials. So if you are not sure which alloy to request when submitting a quote[…]

While many companies have decided to stray from its American manufacturing roots, Strand Core has remained loyal to its domestic manufacturing history. To reflect on our domestic manufacturing, Strand Core is proud to announce a brand new webpage that focuses on American manufacturing. Our Made in the USA page highlights the various manufacturing specifications Strand Core meets, an overview of our domestically made products, details about our[…]

August 12, 2021 For Immediate Release

When buying wire rope, cable, and strand products, specification numbers are often listed in the description. While these numbers are significant resources, they have little meaning without knowing the requirements and details of each number. Strand Core offers products that conform to nine different specifications. By understanding the various specs, you will be able to shop for the exact requirements you need. We hope this brief guide makes[…]

Did you know that aircraft cable is used in more applications and industries than just aerospace? Though the name may sound deceiving, aircraft cable is just a general term for wire rope that is 3/8” or smaller, and made in 7x7 and 7x19 constructions. Historically used in aircraft flight controls, aircraft cable has evolved throughout the years to find uses on land, and in water. From overhead garage doors and architectural installations, to[…]