When you need a tool to crimp oval sleeves for braces, choose the correct tool that ensures your swage will maintain the breaking strength of the cable. Loos & Co. offer four handswaging options that each have unique capabilities and size compatibility. Continue reading to get an overview of the four handswaging products offered at Loos Seismic Bracing.
#0-3-SBHS:
The #0-3 tool is an economic swager that swages the most popular seismic cable size, #G03 cable sleeves. The tool is meant to be used with zinc-plated oval sleeves. By following the specific swaging instructions, only using the swager with #GO3 (GOLD) cable only, and only swaging zinc-plated oval sleeves ensures that your cable connection will exceed the breaking strength of the cable. The tool swages the sleeve size 3/32” and the ratchet mechanism will not release until swage is complete.
#0-3/16SC:
The #0-3/16 tool is an economical handswaging tool used for swaging #GR6-SLV cable sleeves. The tool is meant to be used with zinc-plated oval sleeves. By following the detailed swaging instructions, only using the swager with #GR6 (GREEN) cable, and solely swaging with our zinc-plated oval sleeves ensures your cable connections will exceed the breaking strength of the cable. The tool swages the sleeve size 3/16″ and the ratchet mechanism does not release until swage is complete.
#3-346-SB:
The #3-346-SB swaging tool is a two-handed tool economic handswager used for swaging #GO3 (GOLD), #OR4 (ORANGE), and #GR6 (GREEN) cable sleeves. The length of the #3-346 tool is 26” and when swaging zinc-plated oval sleeves and following proper swaging instructions, will exceed the breaking strength of the cable.
#0-1/4:
The #0-1/4 handswager is a tool used for swaging #BL8 (BLACK) cable sleeves. The length of the #0-1/4 swager is 28” and weighs 5lbs, making it our most heavy duty handswaging tool. Similar to the other three swagers, by following proper swaging instructions and swaging with zinc-plated oval sleeves, your cable connections will exceed the breaking strength of the cable.
Now that you have an understanding between each of the four handswaging tools, you are sure to find the suitable swager for your seismic bracing cable swaging needs. If you are interested in our swaging options, find out more about each swager by checking out our products page here. Alternatively, if you are looking for a battery handswager, check out our SL-7NDK-SB. If you have any questions, our team is happy to help! Reach out to us by email at sales@loosnaples.com or by phone at 1-800-321-LOOS (5667).