The Importance of Minimizing Mechanical Cable Strain

Mechanical Cables and Their Uses

Mechanical cables are attached to rigs and cranes and are primarily used for pulling movements such as carrying and lifting heavy loads. They are used in various industries such as construction, shipping, mining & extraction, and other industrial applications. They play a major part in the industrial process and thus, the quality and maintenance of mechanical cables should never be compromised.


What is Mechanical Cable Strain and Why is it Dangerous?

Mechanical cables go through continuous and rigorous pull movements, which challenges the tensile capacity of the cable over extended periods of time. When that happens on a regular basis, the cables get damaged due to cable strain, which can be extremely dangerous on industrial sites. Unannounced cable breakages can cause heavy loads to plummet, causing expensive equipment and materials to get damaged. It can also cost the lives of any site operator or civilian underneath the heavy load. The accident can halt the operations and the contractor or company in charge of the site can be faced with serious legal actions.

Solution: Molded Cable Assemblies

Molded cable assemblies are manufactured with heated thermoplastic insulations cooled down, jacketing around the wires, and attaching to the connector into one strengthened solid cable. The extra layering and molding help provide mechanical cables to increase durability against abrasion and tension, constant shocks and vibrations, and protection against extreme weather and temperature fluids. Due to their durability against stress and harsh environments, they have become the industry standard.



Contact Instruments is a Canadian-based equipment manufacturer in hydraulic and electronic solutions. They provide custom molded cables that ensure that the mechanical cables can withstand the extreme tensile load, thus extending the lifetime of your equipment. Their core team has been in the oil and gas industry for more than 90 years and therefore, trust can be guaranteed. Other than over-molded cables, they also trade in clipper weight Indicators, type F gauges, trash pump parts, torque gauges & systems and other industrial equipment. If you wish to know more about their products and services, you can contact them on their website.

 

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