Cut and Strip: Tips to Prepare Jacketed Aircraft Cable for Assemblies
Read below to learn how jacketing aircraft cable can provide added cable smoothness in cycling applications, extra corrosion resistance in extreme...
Read below to learn how jacketing aircraft cable can provide added cable smoothness in cycling applications, extra corrosion resistance in extreme...
When it comes to the intricate world of cable assemblies in aerospace, the challenges faced are both diverse and demanding.
When looking for a provider for cable assemblies, consider the following before looking overseas:
Where safety is of the utmost importance, cable assemblies contribute to the overall integrity and functionality of various systems, ultimately...
6 reasons why you should invest in high-quality cable assemblies with Loos & Co. Custom cable manufacturing with high quality stainless steel &...
Silver-clad copper (Sil-Cop) has been selected for medical extrusion core wire for many years.
Loos & Company manufactures a variety of specialty cable products.
Some recent questions we have received are in relation to Gigli saws. Check them out below!
Loos and Company manufactures custom cables for jump ropes
We perform the cutting and stripping operation for all the aircraft cable assemblies we build here at Loos & Company.
As fitness equipment requires the best components, numerous questions are often brought up to Loos in relation to our fitness cable, EXERFLEXPRO®
When medical industries need custom hardware, Loos Naples has the capacity to answer the call with machining capabilities from Loos precision...
our wire rope in a specially designed lightning arrestor application surrounding a NASA launch pad in Cape Canaveral, FL
Everything you need to know about Corrosion Resistance in Wire Rope!
We have everything you need to know about our medical wire and cable products on the Technical Information page of our Resource Library.
The second part in an informative series about the proper usage of fitness cable brought to you by Loos & Company, the makers of Exerflex Pro.
Loos & Company presents a 325-ft-long stainless steel wire rope to the National Park Service at the Allegheny Portage Rail.
Available in a variety of materials and lengths, Loos Jewel Wire Division has the power brush wire to meet your needs.
Did you know that Loos & Company sells stranded cable for the medical industry through our Medical Technologies Division?
Here are three additional considerations when buying a vinyl coated aircraft cable
Welcome back to “The Differences Between” Series, where we compare the various types of products offered at Loos and Company.
Loos and Company sells the highest quality fitness cable
An infographic on the difference between the various domestic wire rope requirements
An in depth look at the difference in aircraft cable constructions using 133 wires from Loos & Company.
A look into EXERFLEXPRO® Fitness Cable - the world's premier fitness cable.
Obtaining this certification represents our commitment to expand our medical product offerings and to support the quality requirements of our...
Wire and wire rope support our transportation and communications infrastructure, using products manufactured by Loos & Company
There are three main areas of focus for the shipment process at Loos Med Tech: spooling, bobbin winding, and labeling.
Not all cable is created equal. Announcing: the Exeflex Pro® Fitness Cable “FIVE TIMES” campaign.
Take the opportunity to develop a specialized aircraft cable or wire rope assembly solution by asking detailed application questions.
The simple answer is no because it does not change the inherent break strength of the cable, it does still impact cycle life which is equally as...
When the performance is a key element of your application, you should be requesting a high quality domestic wire rope.
When you need cable that has to meet high performance standards, there is no better choice than miniature cable.
Loos & Company’s product offerings include solutions to meet the growing demand for advanced medical wire and cable.
As there are so many alloys to choose from for wire in the medical industry it can often be overwhelming choosing the one best suited to your...
This months issue of Wire Rope News and Sling Technology features our very own Mike Wallace lending his knowledge of aircraft cable
When medical industries need custom fittings, components, and hardware, Loos Cableware has the capacity to answer the call
Wire rope is, at its core, a safety product. Loos & Company Reflexlite® increases safety and visibility with its reflective properties.
Today we are focusing on LOLON® A, B, & E. Continue reading to find out the numerous capabilities for each of these plastic-coated cables.
Welcome back to our “The Differences Between” Series, where we provide an overview of the capabilities for different types of plastic-coated cables.
Loos and Company explains what you should, and shouldn't, do when repairing fitness cable.
While a large section of our website is dedicated to our high-performance products, we also have a detailed content library with three sections.
A look into the Preforming process on Cable & Wire Rope!
Important updates have been made to a Military Specification that Loos & Company certifies several of its products to.
Loos & Company’s Medical Technologies Division builds a consistent, repeatable output that meets the needs of the devise and the marketplace.
To better understand how these specifications differentiate us, here is a closer look at what it means to be a Qualified Producer.
Determining your drum winding direction is simple and easy with these steps, and will allow you to confidently choose your winding direction every...
At Loos and Company, we are proud to have an extensive content library with technical information for a wide variety of topics.
Loos and Company manufactures domestic wire rope used in turf reinforcement mats for erosion protection
Wire rope is an investment in performance, reliability, safety, and peace of mind. It pays to analyze all aspects of the value created with your...
Loos and Company has recently changed its webpage content for our high-quality wire rope and aircraft cable products.
Loos & Co., Inc Yacht Rigging wire and cable is known throughout the world for its high quality and reliability.
Today, we want to share some information about four wire products that are available at Loos.
Here is some well intentioned but mis-informed advice about where to go to repair your fitness cable, with the correct answers included
As a general rule, Aircraft Cable is 3/8" and smaller, and wire rope tends to be sizes larger than 3/8".
Aircraft Cable Construction Call Out
A description of the differences in Origin of Cable and Wire Rope. Domestic, DFARS, Mil-Spec, and Made in the USA.
When it comes to repairing fitness cable, there are some common mistakes that gym owners, repair professionals, and OEM manufacturers make that leads...
You will find information about our round and flat wire products, cable products, cable assemblies, as well as other information you may need
We manufacture ELASTICORE® medical extrusion core wire as a replacement for the copper and clad copper products available to medical tubing extruders.
Loos and Company manufactures and stocks wire rope to meet standards such as Domestic Wire Rope, Buy American, 100% Domestic, Military Specification
Tired of waiting a long time for round wire in critical medical applications? Consider switching to Loos Med Tech.
Everything you want to know about Jacketed Cable!
A Loos & Company technical information question and answer blog series, this weeks topic is Prestretch vs. Restricted Stretch Cable.
In today’s blog we are going to be looking at a few of the different common questions we receive about our cable products
Our stranded products are used in a variety of applications including Endoscopy, Catheterizations, Orthodontics, and Orthopedics.
As you may know, Loos & Company started out of a garage in 1958—and in many ways the history of Loos & Company exemplifies the American Dream. As we
When thinking of ligatures, elastic ligatures are what springs to mind.
Loos and Company cable is used in minimally invasive surgeries
Here at Loos and Company, our domestically manufactured wire rope is considered to be the best on the market.
The three standard types of plastic used for cable coatings at Loos and Company are Poly-Vinyl-Chloride (PVC), Polyethylene (PE), and Polypropylene...
Does Aircraft Cable have a Shelf Life? Not if properly stored.
Durometer is an international standard of measurement for the hardness of rubber and plastic.
In today’s blog we will look at a list of questions we get and provide our answers
MAXIMIZE YOUR EQUIPMENT QUALITY SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE WITH THE INDUSTRY'S LEADING FITNESS CABLE Safety and performance are critical to any cable u
Wire products are crucial to the medical industry, yet many are unaware of just how versatile it actually is.
Loos & Company white vinyl jacketed Stainless Steel Life Line Cable is the industry’s recognized leader in appearance and quality.
Loos and Company has been manufacturing the highest quality stainless steel wire for over 30 years. Learn more about our capabilities in this week's...
What is Mil-Spec? The HotWire takes a few minutes to explain the intricacies of Military Specification Wire Rope.
it consist of a soft stainless steel or high nickel alloy that can be wound and tightened in an application while retaining its strength
Some of the most common materials for brush wire include stainless & nickel alloys, phosphor bronze, brass, low & high carbon steel, and nickel...
Having ISO certification provides a sense of reassurance that the business has the tools in place (i.e., the quality management system itself)
Commercial aircraft cable assemblies come in all shapes and sizes.
The working life of your cable or wire rope going over a pulley is largely dependent on these three factors.
Pomfret, CT - Loos & Company has teamed up with educational leaders in a technical and financial relationship.
Looking for a high quality jacketed cable? Loos and Company has you covered! Learn more about our coated cable.
The HotWire answers your questions about wire, wire rope, and cable assemblies! This edition is on Proof loading.
¡Bienvenido a la blog de Loos& Co.! Loos es un fabricante de cable y alambre. Nos especializamos en productos de acero inoxdiable.
Strand Core offers products that conform to nine different specifications.
In today's blog, Loos and Company will provide some helpful tips and considerations that are useful to apply when designing your own pulley system
A discussion about the differences between lubricated and non-lubricated wire rope and cable.
In today’s blog we will be looking at five different questions we receive here at Loos and our responses to them!
Based on where you are doing your lashing, you have choices to ensure an economical life for your lashing wire.
When designing cable or wire rope systems, the amount of stretch that will occur when a force is applied is an important consideration.
A few key choices for miniature cable are construction, jacket materials, and jacket colors. Read more to learn about these cable choices in more...
To guarantee you get the most out of medical wire, you should carefully consider the material of wire you purchase.
When it comes to fitness cable for exercise equipment, many believe that any cable of the correct size will be a great option for the equipment.
Loos and Company has a few rules of thumb when it comes to determining the right custom cable assembly for every application
When it comes to outside diameter tolerances for plastic coated cable and standard measurements for commercial assemblies, there are many important...
When designing cable or wire rope systems, the amount of stretch that will occur when a force is applied is an important consideration.
Loos & Co., Inc. recently invested in new technology that will improve the efficiency of our custom machining process.
An in-depth look at how Wire Rope is tested for quality.
We answer a reader's questions about the color marker thread located in his cable.
Upcoming Changes to the Buy American Act: Sourcing 95% Domestic Content Steel Cable and Wire Rope
Odd Ball Cable Applications
Last week, we talked about how our cable, wire rope, and cable assemblies ensure your safety on airplanes. Well this week we will talk about how anot
Today, we are going to be looking at four additional alloys offered at Loos Med Tech: Inconel®, Hastelloy®, Incoloy®, and MP35N®.
The term aircraft cable is used to denote wire ropes from sizes roughly .047” to .375” and constructions 7x7 and 7x19.
316LVM stainless steel wire is an alloy commonly used in the medical industry.
Swaging is a term that describes using a compressive force to make a metal flow in a predetermined shape of a die.
It may appear that you have a pulley and cable system that has been designed properly, but do you?
Wire rope is a key part of numerous applications for construction, aerospace, and the marine industry.
Loos & Co., Inc. makes many different wire, cable, and wire rope products, including Annealed wire.
What is a torque balanced wire rope? Spin characteristics designed into the rope...
A look into the proper pulley to cable diameter ratios for cable assemblies from Loos & Co., Inc.
Loos and Company is a qualified producer of MIL-DTL-6117 wire rope assemblies.
Wire and wire rope are a part of the everyday tool box for the resource recovery and energy production business .
When ordering your stainless steel medical wire, it's important to advise what type of spool you would like the product shipped on.
When retained in storage properly wire rope (steel cable) has an unlimited shelf life.
While there are many features to consider when choosing aircraft cable, there are three that stand out.
Our goal is to provide flexibility and customization when it comes to creating the most convenient and efficient packaging possible.
An infographic on what makes Loos and Company the leading manufacture of aircraft cable, wire rope, cable assemblies, wire, and so much more!
The Jewel Wire Division will be exhibiting at the ABMA 2013 Trade Show in Miami, FL.
This week we came across two common misconceptions about wire, wire rope and aircraft cable in a blog we've called: Bright vs. Shiny
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between INCONEL ® and MONEL ® ? Do you know what these two alloys are and what they are used for?
In today’s blog, we are going to be looking at the questions we commonly receive about the sizing of our products
Many people wonder what the difference between INCONEL® and MONEL® are but never can find a clear answer!
As anyone working with Military Specifications knows, deciphering the alphabet soup that is the material designation can be frustrating.
Loos & Company answers common cable and wire rope questions.
Pulley size is especially important in critical applications, such as aircraft flight controls, lifting & hoisting systems, and exercise equipment.
A brief overview about how to determine if the cable you are buying is in fact Mil-Spec.
Loos and Company has published a condensed catalog for their Medical Technologies Division
Our cable and custom assemblies can be found in hospital beds, stretchers, and portable handwashing sinks across the country.
The flexibility of steel wire and wire rope design provides not only a wide range of performance options but also allows for usage across many indu
Here at The Hotwire, we’re still amazed by the versatility of our wire ropes in some truly interesting installations.
Loos and Company Medical Technologies Division receives a few common questions about our pricing of cable and wire products for the medical industry.
A Loos & Company in depth look at Preforming Wire, Strand, and Wire Rope.
Loos Co Inc is helping to light up the world with non-rotating cable used in High Mast Lighting systems Our stainless steel MIL-W-83140 19X7 non-
A glimpse at Loos & Company Safety Lockwire.
The technical department here at The HotWire has put together a quick Aircraft Cable Reel Primer to educate you on “Speaking Reel”.
In their simplest form, Gigli saws are comprised of two handles and an extremely flexible blade.
If you are tired of medical cable that fails to perform under stressful conditions, considering switching to Loos and Company!
Galvanized Aircraft Cable: Here are a few of the basic Pros and Cons to consider:
If I asked you to name 100 places you would expect to find aircraft cable...
Loos & Company FAQ's: Inner and Outer diameter measures of Coated and Jacketed Cable.
While there are many reasons for the success of Exerflex Pro® Fitness Cable, one sticks out in my mind: Quality
I have described below the process we use to turn stainless steel stainless steel wire rope. Read more about our process.
When companies state that a product is "Made in accordance with" it doesn't necessarily mean it's Military Specification cable.
When it comes to selecting the right cable for your fitness equipment, there is an only one consideration that truly matters: Performance.
Loos & Company manufactures mooring cable for oceanographic buoys, including Tsunami Early Warning systems. By Patrick Bagshaw
Zinc die casting eliminates much of the cost associated with manufacturing cable assemblies.
Take a moment to read about three of our most commonly used stainless steel alloys: 302, 304V, and 316VLM.
Loos Medical Technologies Division gets numerous questions regarding our wire and cable in relation to how it is applied in the medical industry.
As an end-to-end manufacturer, Loos and Company is able to package our wire in a variety of ways, depending on the application and the requirements.
Looking through wire rope catalogs and scanning wire rope websites you may come across aircraft cable advertised as Made in Accordance with the te
The reels we use at here at Loos to ship cable to you come in many materials and sizes. We stock over 30 different sizes of reels
Without getting into too many specifics,stainless steel and galvanized aircraft cable,both military specification and commercial grade, as well as st
It may surprise some of our readers to know that aircraft cable is actually used in aircraft.
Loos and Company manufactures cable for adventure and ropes courses
Deciphering Wire Rope Requirements.
Loos & Company's premier Livestock Containment Fencing that protects scarring on animal hides.
High quality cable and cable assemblies are critical to safe flights. If you are in need of this cable, you are in need of Loos & Company's products.
If you are interested in cable assemblies, knowing about some of the different types available is crucial.
Military Specification Cable is designated by a Government Designation, numerical designations that specify the required aircraft cable.
From braiding wire and core wire, to guidewires and cable, we have the best value in vascular products available on the market today.
Flight control cables that utilize galvanized steel for the wire rope and stainless steel for the swaged terminals are very common.
When it comes to medical extrusion wire, stainless steel core wire is the best option.
Customers often ask for Loos & Compnay product certifications ahead of shipment, often as part of a bid process.
Loos and Company Jewel Wire Division manufactures the highest quality brush wire available to the industry today.
A look into Armor Wrapped Cable and it's uses. Armor Wrapped Cable is also known as Tow Target Cable.
When it comes to brush wire there are various different types available.
Jacketed cable, or coated cable as it is sometimes referred to, can serve a wide range of applications.
Knowing your aircraft cable's magnetic permeability is useful in situations where magnetism matters to the application.
Size, Chemistry and Tolerance all have an impact on the final costing of a finished wire product.
Here at Loos and Company Medical Technologies Division we want to answer some frequently asked questions about the use of wire in medical devices.
When it comes to purchasing wire rope, it is important to note that different types of wire rope lay are better in certain applications.
There are numerous materials that brush wire can be manufactured from, and it is crucial to understand the differences and capabilities between each.
Pomfret, CT - Loos & Company breaks ground on a new office addition.