Loos and Company has over 50 years of experience providing fine diameter wire and miniature cable. We know what it takes to manufacture products which must meet strict specifications. That is why we...
Loos HotWire: LoosCo.com's Blog
What exactly is wire rope?
Wire rope is comprised of many steel wires laid together helically to form a rope.
What is the difference between cable and wire rope?
There is no exact answer as to what...
May
03,
2023
08:00
AM
If you are looking to buy brush wire, there are a wide range of materials available. Some of the most common materials for brush wire include stainless & nickel alloys, phosphor bronze, brass, low &...
Apr
03,
2023
08:30
AM
When it comes to repairing fitness cable, there are some common mistakes that gym owners, repair professionals, and OEM manufacturers make that leads to constant replacements being needed. In today’s...
Mar
23,
2023
08:45
AM
Here at Loos and Company, we get questions almost every day asking what size cable to use over a specified pulley, or what size pulley to use with a specific cable diameter or construction. These...
Mar
16,
2023
07:15
AM
If you are interested in cable assemblies, knowing about some of the different types available is crucial. In today’s blog we will be looking at aircraft, military, and lock-clad cable assemblies. We...
Mar
14,
2023
09:45
AM
Loos & Co., Inc. recently invested in new technology that will improve the efficiency of our custom machining process. Like so many of our recent investments, this investment in robotic technology is...
Mar
06,
2023
07:45
AM
For those of you tempted to taunt a Wright Whale, I have a bit of advice for you:
Mar
02,
2023
07:30
AM
Swaging is a term that describes using a compressive force to make a metal flow in a predetermined shape of a die. Swaging is commonly referred to as cold forging as the process of using a...
Jan
19,
2023
07:30
AM
