Re: Ferrule(sp) advice

Duncanwood <nipnews@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in op.swbe3rt54wom51@amy:">news:op.swbe3rt54wom51@amy:

> On Tue, 30 Aug 2005 02:27:08 +0100, dan <123@xxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Duncanwood wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Copper ferrules are for stainless cable, aluminium ones are fine on
>>> galavnised wire, & easier to swage.
>>>
>>
>> Tin coated copper sleeves are used for stainless cable, solid copper
>> sleeves are used for galvanized wire rope. Aluminum sleeves should NOT
>> be used for overhead rigging. Duncan you are correct about aluminum
>> being easier to bash with a hammer ;-) I wonder if anyone makes a Go
>> Gauger for hammered sleeves?
>>
>> D
>
>
>
> Tis obviously a left pond /right pond difference. Are they used for non
> entertainment lifting applications?
>

Since they are still sold, I would imagine they are. I would imagine
they are use on sailboats, for instance.

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