When comparing lubricated cable to nonlubricated cable, it may be tempting to ask yourself, “does lubrication Affect strength?” While the simple answer is no, because it does not change the inherent...
Loos HotWire: LoosCo.com's Blog
In today’s blog we are going to be looking at a few of the different common questions we receive about our cable products. Continue reading for a detailed look at answers to common cable questions...
Aug
17,
2022
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Loos & Co., Inc. makes many different wire, cable, and wire rope products. To quote our founder, Gus Loos, "We do everything but melt the steel." And it's the truth: we bring stainless steel rod in...
Aug
17,
2022
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While the working of an entire aircraft cable system involves much more than simply picking the proper pulley, understanding aircraft cable performance and longevity in relation to pulley size is...
Aug
15,
2022
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One of the most overlooked features when buying brush wire is its material. There are numerous materials that brush wire can be manufactured from, and it is crucial to understand the differences and...
Aug
11,
2022
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The term aircraft cable is used to denote wire ropes from sizes roughly .047” to .375” and constructions 7x7 and 7x19. Aircraft cable is generally offered in both galvanized and stainless steels and...
Aug
10,
2022
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I often get requests in which the user is not quite sure if they can or should use a galvanized aircraft cable. In most applications, the environment or price point will dictate whether or not ...
Aug
08,
2022
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Even though the working success of an entire aircraft cable system is much more complex than choosing the correct pulley, understanding aircraft cable performance and longevity in relation to pulley...
Aug
05,
2022
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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? Perhaps you need one these specialty products and you...
Aug
05,
2022
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It’s that time of year again: sails are being unfurled, hulls are being painted, rigging is being polished. Take a look at your Life Line Cable. Is it looking run down or dirty? Sagging and worse...
Aug
03,
2022
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