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How Bungee Cords Work: Understanding Their Strength, Elasticity, and Durability
Most people are familiar with bungee cords. They are a simple but useful tool that you probably have in your home or garage. They also have many applications in industrial, commercial, and even military environments. Bungee cord, also known as “shock cord,” is an incredibly versatile material. As a result, bungee cord manufacturing is more complex than most people expect.
Understanding Push-Pull Controls
Push-pull controls are a wide class of mechanical controls that utilize cables that can be pulled or pushed for precise control. There are a wide variety of push-pull cables for many different applications, including the automotive, aerospace, and heavy machinery industries. These cables are used for adjusting and maneuvering control systems and play a critical role despite their relatively simple function. They are reliable and precise analog controls that are preferred for those applications where fast, intuitive, exact controls are required.
Cutting Steel Cable and Wire Ropes Cleanly
Steel cable and wire rope are useful in both large and small-scale applications. On the small-scale side, wire ropes and steel cabling can be useful for applications in both commercial and consumer tasks, such as towing trailers, boatlift cable assemblies, and cable winches; they can even be found in cable exercise machines. If you plan to cut or modify wire rope and steel cable, it is important to understand how to do so properly.
Celebrating Half a Century at Lexco® Cable
As Lexco® Cable celebrates its 50th anniversary, the company reflects on a journey of innovation, resilience, and growth. From its humble beginnings as a hardware and bicycle shop on Chicago’s west side, Lexco Cable has evolved into a leader in the mechanical cable industry, renowned for its high-quality products and custom assembly capabilities. This milestone is a testament to Lexco Cable’s longevity, entrepreneurial spirit, and hard work that have driven the company for five decades. Throughout these years, Lexco Cable has maintained its commitment to customer satisfaction and trusted expertise, adapting to industry changes while upholding its core values. This blog invites you to look back on Lexco Cable’s past, highlight key milestones, and share its vision for the future.
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