Common queries about the safety-cable products produced by Bergen Cable

Safety cable from Bergen Cable Technology

Among the many strong and reliable cable products for which Bergen Cable is renowned is its line of safety cable, a fastener retention system that the company developed as a quicker, safer, and easier alternative to lock wire. Because it is one of Bergen’s more successful innovations, clients usually have a lot of questions about safety cable and how to apply it. Fortunately, the company is never shy about supplying the necessary information.

Can be used only once

Bergen manufactures its safety cable in various lengths, ranging from 22 to 60 centimetres. It offers a self-looping design for applications with fasteners that do not have holes, as well as filler washers for fasteners with oversized holes designed for lock wire. Accessories include torque blocks, torque wrenches, cutter grippers, and electronic load testers.

Among the customer questions that Bergen frequently hears:

• Is Bergen safety cable compatible with other companies’ tools? Yes. Because Bergen designs its safety cable according to specifications set by the Society of Automotive Engineers, it is usable with other manufacturers’ tools.
• Is it available with traditional lock-wire diameters? Yes, it is available with .022, .034, and .040 diameters.
• Does Bergen offer individual safety-cable tool components or different-sized tool noses? No, Bergen does not sell either of these.
• Can a piece of safety cable be used more than once? Unfortunately, no. Cutting a piece of cable once compromises its integrity.
• What material is safety cable made of? Bergen constructs most of its safety cable out of stainless steel, usually 321, but also 304. For high-temperature applications, the company also manufactures safety cable made out of Inconel 600 and 625.
• How does Bergen package its safety cable? This cable is available in bundles of 50, so all orders must be in denominations of 50.

Because of its safe and easy use, safety cable has become a preferred alternative for users in several sectors, including aerospace, the military, ship building, drilling systems, and power generation. High-profile corporations who have benefited from it include Boeing, Rolls Royce, NASA, and General Electric.

For more information, contact Bergen.

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