[WHAT’S NEW]
WHAT’S NEW SUNCOR EXPANDS LINE OF SWAGE FITTINGS AND INTRODUCES NEW LINE OF CAPTIVE THIMBLES
Suncor Stainless, Inc. has expanded their line of stainless steel machine swage fi ttings with the introduction of the swage eye, swage jaw, plain ball, single shank ball and double shank ball. A total of 43 new stainless steel swage fi ttings have been added to Suncor’s ever-expanding line of machine swage hardware. After joining the elite ranks of companies in the U.S.
Government’s Quality Manufacturer’s List (QML) in 2010, Suncor began the in-house production of Mil. Spec. swage terminals, including, forks, eyes, studs and shank balls made of grade 304 stainless steel. After receiving these certifi cations, they also began to manufacture a grade 316 version of these parts that are dimensionally similar. “The need to keep 316 parts that are similar to the Mil. Spec. parts is due to customer demand,” says Jim Storrer, Engineering Manager at Suncor Stainless. “Customers want the dimensional accuracy and similarity to the Mil. Spec. swage fi ttings, but not the stringent control and higher price.” These 43 swage fi ttings are off ered to fi t a variety
of wire rope sizes ranging from 1/32" to 1/2". They are precision machined and made from grade 316 stainless steel, giving them maximum corrosion resistance and durability. These swage terminals are primarily used for marine and industrial rigging and applications where wire rope assemblies are needed. Throughout their existence, Suncor Stainless has been
off ering stainless steel hardware for do-it-yourself-enthusiasts and professionals alike. “We have introduced an economical and more corrosion resistant alternative to the Mil. Spec. swage components that we currently off er,” says Patrick Striebel, President of Suncor Stainless. “These parts are for our customers that need a dimensionally similar compo- nent, but do not require the Mil. Spec. certifi cation.”
In addition to Suncor’s expanded line of stainless steel machine swage fi ttings, Suncor Stainless has developed a new line of captive thimbles to add to their already expansive collection of stainless steel hardware. After months of research and development, Suncor has perfected the strength, durabil- ity and eff ectiveness of these new thimbles. They have now added one new thimble style with 5 sizes to the line, giving them over 60 stainless steel thimbles to fi t a variety of marine, industrial and everyday applications. In June 2011, Suncor Stainless Engineers began the
research and development process for these new stainless steel captive thimbles. “We brought the prototypes to many fall boat shows and received positive feedback from boat owners looking for stronger and safer thimbles,” says David Morgan, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Suncor Stainless. “We saw a gap in our thimbles product line which has now been fi lled with the addition of these new captive thimbles.” Suncor’s captive thimble boasts 5 sizes ranging from 1/2" to 1-1/4" to fi t a wide variety of applications. They are precision cast and made from grade 316 stainless steel, giving them maximum corrosion resistance and durability. The stainless steel captive thimbles (or tube thimbles within the industry) were primarily developed for marine and industrial winching and towing applications. The tubular form allows for added safety, ensuring that the wire or synthetic rope stays within the contour of the thimble. It also protects the rope and keeps it from twisting, fraying and chaffi ng. This thimble design is the strongest for towing and is virtually crush-proof. It prevents the load from coming into
direct contact with the wire or fi brous rope. Ideal applications for the captive thimble include fi shing or trawling vessels, winch lines and towing. Throughout their existence, Suncor
Stainless has been off ering stainless steel hardware for do-it-yourself-enthusiasts
and professionals alike. “We listen to what our customers are saying, what they are seeing within the industry and we design hardware to fi t their needs and the needs of their customers. Our customers interact with the end users. They know, fi rst-hand, what is needed and we are here to facilitate those needs,” says Patrick Striebel, President of Suncor Stainless. The new captive thimble off ers new revenue opportunities for marine and industrial supply companies, allowing them to break into a niche market. Suncor Stainless has a network of dealers throughout
the United States that off er these stainless steel captive thimbles and other quality hardware. Please contact a Suncor Sales Representative to fi nd a dealer near you. To learn more about these thimbles or other Suncor Stainless hardware, please visit
www.suncorstainless.com or call (800) 394-2222. Suncor Stainless, Inc. is a leading manufacturer
for stainless steel hardware in the industrial, marine, government, architectural, OEM and commercial industries. Suncor’s modern facilities manufacture the highest quality stainless steel chain, wire rope assemblies and custom parts. The in-house capabilities include a product development staff , whose tireless eff orts along with valuable input from clients, work to continuously improve and perfect their ever-expanding product line. ❙
WHAT’S NEW ASTM ANNOUNCES NEW STANDARD FOR METALLIC COATED STEEL WIRE ROPE
ASTM International has announced a new A741 – 11 standard specifi cation for metallic coated steel wire rope and fi ttings for highway guardrail. This specifi cation covers zinc coated steel wire
rope and fi ttings for use in the construction of highway guardrail. The base metal shall be steel made by any process and shall be of such quality that the fi nished wire rope and the individual zinc coated wires shall have the properties as prescribed in this specifi cation. The slab zinc when used for the coating shall be any grade of zinc.
The wire ropes shall meet the specifi ed requirements
for: (1) mechanical properties including breaking strength and ductility, (2) dimension and construction, and (3) coating weight, adherence, continuity, and uniformity. Guard cable requirements including strands, lay length and coated wire diameter are specifi ed. The individual wires shall be cylindrical in form, of uniform quality, and free of imperfections. Requirements for joints, splices, and fi ttings as well as rope test specimen are detailed. This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced stan- dard. It is informational only and not an offi cial part of the
standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any war- ranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date. This specifi cation covers 3/4 and 1 inches (19 and 25-mm) metallic coated steel wire rope and fi ttings for use in the construction of highway guardrail. The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. ❙
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