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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...

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...

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...

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...

Loos and Company manufactures knitted wire mesh in a variety of sizes for many applications. Whether you are in the automotive, aerospace, or energy production industry, chances are you could find a...

If you order a small soda, you pay less than if you order a large soda. Then why if you buy a small wire are you paying more per pound than if you buy a large wire? What are the factors that...

Poly-vinyl-chloride (PVC) is the most common plastic used to jacket aircraft cable. It offers a desirable balance of cost efficiency and weatherability, making it suitable for a wide range of...