This is because the saddle has teeth to grip the cable, and protects it from crimping and damage over time. [HowNot2] tests a number of different wire rope clamps – including improper installation.

Cable or wire rope winder guide George and Richard Massell of Deco Power Lift, Inc., Florida have been granted a US Patent (No. 7,104,492) for a simple retainer to ensure that hoist cable (wire rope) ...

Commercial quality "aircraft" grade cable and wire rope are mechanical devices consisting of multiple wires or strands, helically wound or laid about an axis. They are made from ferrous or non ...

If rope was the end-all-be-all of safety and strength, we would all be driving hemp-wagons and singing Kumbaya on the trail. Yes, if a steel cable breaks while in use, it can kill you.

Wire cable versus synthetic winch rope? It's a question for the ages—but not really. The answer is pretty simple and boils down to what you want from your winch.

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 ...