Frequently asked questions about Bergen’s Safety Cable, and the answers

Bergen Safety Cable

Bergen Cable teamed up with General Electric Aircraft Engines to develop a groundbreaking Safety Cable solution back in the 1980s. Nearly four decades later, this product remains one of Bergen’s most successful and recognized offerings and has revolutionized the cable industry as the preferred choice of businesses in a variety of sectors.

Due to its wide popularity, especially in the aerospace field, customers ask many common questions about Bergen Safety Cable.

Chosen by many high-profile companies

This cable solution is preferred in the aerospace, military, and power-generation industries because it is so safe and easy to use. Safety Cable has been chosen by many high-profile companies, such as Boeing, Rolls Royce, and even NASA. Bergen offers the following answers to nine of the most frequently asked questions about this unique solution:

1) In what material is Safety Cable offered?

Safety Cable is typically manufactured by Bergen out of 321 stainless steel. The company sometimes uses 304 stainless steel, and Inconel 600 and 625 are most suitable for high-temperature tasks.

2) Does Bergen repair Safety Cable tools?

Yes. Customers can easily contact the sales department for more information.

3) Can Safety Cable be used with another supplier’s tools?

Yes. This cable is made in compliance with strict SAE specifications, so workers can use it with competitors’ tools.

4) How often should users calibrate these tools?

Depends on the end user. Bergen does not set tool-calibration schedules.

5) Does Safety Cable come in standard lock-wire diameters?

Yes, it is available in 0.022, 0.032, and 0.04 diameters.

6) Can one use a piece of Safety Cable twice?

Unfortunately, cutting a piece may compromise the cable’s integrity.

7) Can Safety Cable tool components be purchased?

Individual components are not available.

8) Can customers purchase different-sized Safety Cable tool noses?

Bergen does not offer individual tool noses for sale. Users must buy separate tools if they require different nose lengths.

9) How is Safety Cable packaged and sold?

Safety Cable is available from Bergen only in bundles of 50. So companies can order this product only in denominations of 50.

For more information, contact Bergen.

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