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 ...

Many motorcycle riders refer to wire rope barriers as “widow-makers”, “rider slicers” and “people graters”. However, the Australian Motorcycle Council (AMC) and First Aid For Motorcyclists (FAFM) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Wire rope isolators have stainless steel cable, which provides excellent, multi-axis vibration isolation. They are corrosion resistant, which makes them stable and consistent in a variety of ...