Custom Wire Rope Cable Assemblies
Mechanical wire rope cable assemblies are used in many different industries in any number of ways. Generally, wire rope cable assemblies have an end fitting at each terminal, which connects the cable to an object. Typical applications of custom wire rope assemblies include:
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Wire rope assemblies are customized to meet specific requirements, including length, diameter, and type of fittings, making them essential components in numerous industries where strength and reliability are critical.
Steel Cable Assemblies at Tyler Madison
Tyler Madison is a leading manufacturer of wire rope cable assemblies and custom wire and cable products. Our extensive knowledge and experience enable us to produce both standard and custom wire rope assemblies for a variety of industrial clients. With our in-house engineering and design services, we're able to provide excellent service and products at an affordable price. Contact us today to learn more about the custom cable assemblies we can create for you!
Custom Cable Assembly Design Options
When thinking about wire rope cable assemblies and custom steel cables, there are a number of options to consider:
- Cable Material: galvanized steel or stainless steel cables
- Cable Construction: typically these assemblies are made of 7 x 19 (most flexible), 7 x 7, or 1 x 19 (least flexible) cables
- Cable Coating: No coating, Nylon, Vinyl (PVC), or Pebax; black, white, and clear coatings are the most popular, but just about any color can be chosen
- Length: there really is no minimum or maximum length, just let us know for your application
- Ends Fittings or Terminals: we have a large selection of end fittings, including balls, ball shanks, sleeves, stamped eyes, stops, thimbles, handles/knobs, stops, strap forks, strap eyes, and threaded studs. Others fittings are available as well.
- Hardware: if your application includes hardware, let us know what type. We can add almost any type you need.
For more information on specific types of custom wire rope cable assemblies, take a look at these pages:
Custom Cable Assembly Design
Create Your Custom Cable Assembly
Each use for a custom wire rope cable assembly has its own unique purpose. We can assist you in designing a custom cable assembly to fit your specific needs.
To help in the design process, we've created a custom cable assembly configurator.
Factors to Consider When Designing A Cable Assembly
- When it comes to cable assembly design, a number of factors need to be considered such as work load, abrasion, cycle life, and flexibility, environment, cost and safety.
- The larger the cable diameter, the greater the work load capacity. For most applications, use a 5 to 1 safety factor when designing an assembly. For critical safety or shock load applications an 8 or 10 to 1 safety factor is needed.
- The larger the diameter of cable, the less flexible it will be. Example: 1/8” 7 X 19 cable is more flexible than 1/8” 7 X 7 cable, but the 7 X 7 construction is more abrasion resistant.
- Stainless steel cable assemblies are more corrosion resistant than galvanized but have a slightly less tensile strength.
- Coated cable can greatly extend the life of the assembly in most applications. If using coated cable, the coating must be stripped off when swaging to achieve the maximum strength.
- The tighter the tolerance of your cable assembly, the higher the cost of the cable.
In addition to our custom cable assemblies, be sure to also check out our conduit cable offerings.
Wire Rope Cable Assembly Industries Served
Tyler Madison, Inc. specializes in cable size from 3/64" - 3/8" in diameter and 270 lbs. - 14,400 lbs. in breaking strength. We will put our years of experience to work in helping you design and produce exactly what you need. We have manufactured quality custom wire rope cable assemblies for leading companies in the following industries:
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More About Wire Rope Assemblies
Wire rope assemblies are configurations composed of several strands of metal wire twisted together to form a strong, flexible, and durable cable. Below are some key aspects of wire rope assemblies:
Wire Rope Assembly Components:
- Wire: The individual metal strands that are twisted together.
- Strands: Groups of wires twisted together.
- Core: The central component around which the strands are twisted. It can be made of fiber (natural or synthetic) or wire.
Wire Rope Assembly Construction:
- Lay: The direction in which the wires and strands are twisted (right lay or left lay).
- Type: Depending on the number of strands and wires, there are different types like 6x19, 6x37, etc.
Wire Rope Assembly Key Characteristics:
- Strength: High tensile strength to support heavy loads.
- Flexibility: Varies based on the construction and material, important for applications requiring bending and movement.
- Durability: Resistant to abrasion, corrosion, and fatigue.
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