Proper maintenance of steel wire ropes is vital for optimal and safe functioning. Steel wire ropes must be serviced on a regular basis. The time frame and kind of maintenance necessary all depend on the lifting device, as well as the selected cable and how it is used. If thorough and regular maintenance is done, […]
Storing Wire Ropes
When you purchase wire ropes, make sure that they are stored properly. When you first receive your product, examine the rope and make sure it is in accordance with the certificates and other relevant documents. Additionally, you want to make sure that the wire rope is compatible with your machinery. Examine the rope diameter and […]
Wire Rope and Corrosion Resistance
When dealing with wire ropes, corrosion is inevitable. Cable corrosion can be defined as the gradual degeneration of materials that occur both naturally and with the help of humans. Atmospheric oxygen and other environmental factors will slowly corrode wires. Saltwater will speed up the corrosion process, and so that is why steel near the ocean […]
Effective Chafe Gear
Chafe gear is vital for the protection of synthetic ropes when using them for mooring, pushing, or ship towing. At Bilco, we provide WEB-TEC chafe gear that is easily applied and adjusted on synthetic ropes. Our rope can be found all over the world being used by different marine towing companies. You can trust that […]
Identifying Wire Ropes
Understanding different characteristics in wire rope allows individuals to determine the type of rope they are using. Knowing some of the key identifying factors will enable users to identify and appropriately use wire ropes more efficiently. It is possible to identify a style of wire by looking at three specific aspects of the wire: 1) […]
Considerations for Purchasing Chafe Gear
Without a doubt, chafe gear is a crucial part of keeping your mooring lines from being damaged and keeping your boats safe. Unfortunately, they do not receive the attention that they deserve. Chafe gear and ground tackles are the best tools to buy for protecting your investment. If you want to keep your boat safe, […]
Protecting your Synthetic Ropes from Abrasions
Chafe gear is designed to minimize the total amount of abrasions that might occur while using synthetic rope. Understanding what abrasions are and why they occur will allow you to be better prepared to prevent them in the future. This information should hopefully allow you to get a long life out of your ropes, while […]
Treating your Wire Rope with Care
Although wire ropes can withstand a lot of abuse, they are not indestructible. Wire ropes can carry lots of weight without breaking, but that doesn’t mean that they cannot break. There are two things to do to ensure that you get the longest life out of your wire ropes, and these two things are: 1) […]
Pre-installation Check List for Wire Ropes
When a wire rope breaks, it is easy to blame the process without even thinking that the problem could have begun during installation. A good deal of challenges can occur as a result of improper and haphazard installations. During this process, the rope is at a high risk of damage. Before installing wires, you must […]
Three Important Aspects of Purchasing Wire Rope
Wire rope comes in different styles so that it can fit the needs of different industries. Some examples are the automotive industry, industrial manufacturing, and construction industry. While wire rope is versatile, different construction styles mean different functions and purposes. Choosing the right rope, and using it the right way, is the only way to […]