Seismic Bracing from the Experts

Should I Buy a Battery Swager for Seismic Bracing Cable Installation?

Written by Henry M | Sep 12, 2022 5:15:00 PM

When it comes to seismic bracing cable installations, one of the best tools you can have is a battery swager. Battery swaging tools are reliable, consistent, and efficient in completing swages. These tools will save you time on individual installations, which correlates to saving time on entire projects. By completing projects faster, you will be able to take on more jobs, thereby saving you time and earning more profit! While manual swagers are still great tools to have in your kit, the increased efficiency of a battery swager alongside the reduction of strenuous manual labor during seismic bracing installations makes buying a battery swager an easy choice!

Another reason Loos Seismic Bracing recommends battery swagers is because of how well the tools work in cramped corners or overhead workspaces. As an upgrade from traditional swaging tools, our battery operated Locoloc swagers perform accurate, repetitive motions with ease. Our battery swager is also compatible with all of our seismic bracing cable. This compatibility means you can complete swages for any size of our cable with only one tool. Below is an overview of our battery swager, the LocolocĀ® SL-7NDK-SB Battery Handswager. 

LocolocĀ® SL-7NDK-SB Battery Handswager: 

  • Compatible with all sizes of Loos Seismic cable, including #GO3 (GOLD), #OR4 (ORANGE), #GR6 (GREEN), and #BL8 (BLACK)
  • Interchangeable die sets for each cable size
  • Has 6-tons of output
  • Only requires one hand for operations
  • Tool is fully enclosed with weather resistant housing
  • Includes a carrying case, strap, and battery charger for easy transport on and between job sites

In summary, yes you should buy a battery swager if you are going to be completing seismic bracing cable installations! To learn more about our battery swaging tool and our manual swaging tools, visit the products page on our website. Alternatively, if you have any questions our team is happy to help! You can reach out to us by email at sales@loosnaples.com or by phone at 1-800-321-5667.