Photo Courtesy of Loos and Company Inc.
It was over a year ago that thirty three miners were trapped underground in Chile. They were stuck for roughly two months, nearly half of a mile underground. Luckily, in this case they were able to be rescued. Mining can be a dangerous job, and there seem to be accidents far too often. Sadly, mining is still an important part of our economy, so risks continue to be taken. Mine shafts can be very deep, so efficient and safe measures must Continue reading
Aircraft Cable Photo Courtesy of Tyler Madison Inc
Even though it is no longer on air, LOST is still my all time favorite TV show. I own all the DVD’s and recently have started to re-watch all of the seasons. LOST is simply one of those shows I will never tire of, and I’m so disappointed it’s over. While I love this story, and stories like it where a plane crashes on an island and everyone must learn Continue reading
Photo Courtesy of Jersey Strand and Cable, Inc.
Stainless steel is a valuable metal in many industries. It offers high corrosion resistance, and incredible fatigue strength. Despite the elements it can be exposed to, it is able to last. Stainless steel also possesses many hygienic qualities, making it vital in the medical industry. Stainless steel’s ability to withstand corrosion and maintain superior strength makes it a great candidate for cables. Once this strong rope is created; it can be used for Continue reading
Galvanized Wire, Photo Courtesy of Lexco Cable Mfg
Shark week is a full-blown event at my parent’s house every year. My parents, sister, aunt, uncle, and cousins gather every night to watch the new shows. We eat a ton of fish and shrimp to stay festive, and always have a blast. For my cousins, the best part is when the cages are lowered into white shark waters with scuba divers inside. We learned that these tanks are usually stainless steel or galvanized to ensure Continue reading
Steel Cable Photo Courtesy of Carl Stahl Sava Industries Inc.
In August of 2005, A J Hackett created a jump from the Macau Tower, a building located in the Peoples Republic of China. The building is seven hundred and sixty four feet high, making it the highest jump in the world. Up until December of 2006, Hackett had this particular jump use a steel cable equipped with a decelerating system Continue reading
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One of the most annoying things in the world to me when I rented my first house was figuring out how to start the lawn mower. It was our landlord’s old mower, and I swear it required a different starting method every time. I would be forced to mess with it for a half hour before it would start up only to have it turn itself off after twenty minutes and I Continue reading
Photo Courtesy of Bergen Cable Technology LLC
Every year, one of my favorite things to do in Tampa Bay, Florida, is to drive across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Construction began in 1982, and wasn’t finished until 1987. The bridge spans 21,877 feet, or 4.1 miles. The main span of the bridge is supported by massive steel cables. Not only are steel cables used in holding up the bridge, but Continue reading
Plastic Coated Cable Photo Courtesy of Aero Assemblies Inc.
Pets have a habit of finding and destroying anything and everything. One particularly annoying thing my cat likes to play with are cords and cables. Whether it is to the TV, my headphones, my cell phone charger, she sees string in her mind and immediately attacks. I have been forced to replace countless items, and she is still young. Luckily, after chewing on the chords for awhile, she tends to get bored and move on. Thanks to her short attention span, this gives her the time to get through the plastic coating Continue reading
Wire Rope Sling Photo Courtesy of Port City Industrial and Marine Supply Inc.
Ship wrecks are perhaps one of my favorite things to read about and watch shows about. Seeing people dive and explore hidden treasures and massive ships thought to be lost from history, watching them open crates and chests that haven’t been seen for Continue reading
Cable Photo Courtesy of St. Pierre Manufacturing Corporation
While many think of wire fittings and their uses for different industrial purposes, there are countless situations in which we use them everyday. While they may not be as large as the ones used to lift trucks or heavy beams in industrial and construction settings, smaller fittings can be used in recreational ways. This could be lifting weights at the gym, or an activity I’ve always wanted to try like mountain or rock climbing. Given, this last one might not be an everyday occurrence for the general public; it is an activity that the Continue reading