Riders may be divided on whether wire rope barriers are good or bad for motorcyclists, but the Victorian Country Fire Authority says they block access to crashes and bushfires. VicRoads now faces a $2 ...

During testing in a laboratory, this new wire rope failed explosively. Not only did the strands come apart, but the fiber core of the rope frayed and is visible. The certificate of testing shows ...

Wire rope specialists ask these questions to understand your circumstances and what your needs are. With this information, they are better prepared to get the absolute correct rope. For some small ...

The advantage of this, especially in beating to windward, needs no comment. Moreover, we are assured the cost is 25 per cent in favor of wire rope over hemp, estimating weight and saving.

Guy says wire rope barriers are becoming prolific on our roadsides because they are cheaper to install. “However, they are expensive to maintain across its whole life,” he says. “The most expensive ...

Wire rope manufacturers can provide specific details. Winch line should be cleaned with a wire brush, compressed air, or steam in conjunction with application of a recommended cleaner-solvent to ...

The wire rope division became an arm of American Chain & Cable Co. which had a presence in the Wyoming Valley through 1986.The history of the Hazard company was detailed in April 1952 by Thomas R ...

Flexibility is very much the trend in the wire rope industry, as it is for crane manufacturers. With it come pitfalls. Euan Youdale reports "When a crane maker designs a crane, first he has to choose ...