Lock-clad cable is manufactured by swaging an aluminum tubing over a 7×7 or 7×19 galvanized or stainless steel cable. Originally developed for aircraft control applications, lock-clad has found additional industrial applications where the following properties are advantageous:
- Stretch is reduced substantially
- Sag is virtually eliminated
- A smooth cylindrical surface finish allows lock-clad to be sealed when routed through pressurized bulkheads
- Vibration or “singing” is reduced
Lock-clad cable is supplied almost exclusively as a complete assembly with swaged fittings attached to fit the customer’s needs. Since lock-clad cable is supplied rigid, the swaged on aluminum cladding can be removed at any point, for any distance, if necessary to pass over a pulley or perform a flexible action between two rigid sections. Loos and Company is an approved manufacturer for the QPL specification MIL-DTL-87218. For more information, or to receive a quotation for lock-clad cable assemblies, please contact us.
| Type of Cable Inside Cable | Inner Cable Diameter in. mm. | Outer Cladding Diameter in. mm. | Cable Construction | Breaking Strength(lbs.) | Weight in Lbs. Per Foot | Maximum Available Length of Clad Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galvanized | 3/32 2.5 | .201± .003 5.1 | 7×7 | 920 | .75 oz. | 30 ft. |
| Galvanized | 1/8 3.2 | .250±.003 6.5 | 7×19 | 2,000 | 1.25 oz | 30 ft. |
| Stainless | 3/32 2.5 | .201±.003 5.1 | 7×7 | 920 | .75 oz | 30 ft. |
| Stainless | 1/8 3.2 | .250±.003 6.5 | 7×19 | 1,760 | 1.25 oz | 30 ft. |