Swageless Fork Terminal - 3.2mm Wire
Material: 316 Stainless
per Piece (Incl. GST)
In stock |
Ships from Adelaide |
Material: 316 Stainless
per Piece (Incl. GST)
In stock |
Ships from Adelaide |
Description
Where would you normally use this stainless steel wire cable fitting ?
For swageless wire cable horizontal balustrading either with timber or stainless posts.
What is it made out of ?
316 Stainless Steel.
How do I fasten the cable to it ?
The 3.2mm (1x19 or 7x7) wire cable goes into the open end of the fitting. The unique swageless mechanism on the end of the fitting is screwed on until it can't be tightened anymore which results in the wire being securely held in place.
The wire can only be removed with the use of the release key (SSW074-6).
Can it be used for exterior application ?
As it is 316 grade Stainless Steel it is more than suitable to be used inside or outside.
Without regular cleaning and maintenance discolouration of the surface of the stainless steel by corrosion (tea staining) can occur.
How to reduce the risk of tea staining
Stainless steel cleaning schedule
The frequency of cleaning will vary depending on environmental factors i.e. proximity to the ocean, atmospheric and urban conditions. Below is intended as a guide and should be varied as required. We recommend using peek stainless steel polish for maintenance.
Environment | Distance from Coastline | Cleaning Schedule |
---|---|---|
Clean inland environment | 20km + | Every 10 - 12 Months |
Moderate urban or coastal environment | 1-5km | Every 4 - 6 Months |
Harsh urban or coastal environment | < 500m | Every 2 - 3 Months |
Severe coastal/ marine environment | < 500m | Every 1 - 2 Weeks |