SWAGELESS CONE TERMINAL

The Swageless Cone Terminal is designed for use on 1×19 wire construction as well as compacted and Dyform wires. The user is responsible for proper use and installation of the components. Blue Wave does not take responsibility for damaged threads, due to over-tightening or lack of Loctite. Blue Wave does not recommend to seal the terminal, but advise to rinse …

STAINLESS STEEL GRADES AND CERTIFICATES

PREN Pitting Resistance EquivalentPREN =% Cr + ( % Mo x 3,3 ) + ( % N x 16 ) PREN is a guideline formula for calculating the properties of stainless steel and there resist against pitting. You could say that the content of Molybdenum, has 3.3 times as great effect against corrosion, as the content of chrome, and Nitrogens …

HOW TO KEEP STAINLESS STEEL STAINLESS

Stainless steel is a wonderful material, and treated properly, it will stay bright and stainless forever. Sadly, natural saltwater is one of the most aggressive and corrosive media towards stainless steel, and even the ”acid resistant” 316L class requires a bit of maintenance in order to stay stainless. In case of 316L above water, the main issue is time. Saltwater …

ROD RIGGING & WIRE RIGGING – BLUE WAVE HAS THE FITTINGS!

Blue Wave offers a wide range of high quality stainless steel marine fittings for wire and rod rigging.The Blue Wave range complies with AISI 316 standards and is also available in combination with chrome bronze. There are several interchangeable combinations of components, which can be used to complete the optimal wire or rod rigging for almost every boat. We trust …

Stretch In Wire & Rod Rigging

The reason that a rod rig generally has a shorter lifetime than a wire rig, is that the wire rig has a higher flexibility than the rod rig. The exception is Dyform or compacted wire, with the ability of rod but the flexibility of wire. Stretch is the amount by which a material can be increased in size (lengthened or …

2018 Blue Wave Catalogues Out Now

The 2018 Blue Wave Wire Design System catalogue is available for download from our website now.  Visit https://bluewave.com.au/catalogues/  If you would like prices or to discuss your project in person call, our Blue Wave product specialist Erik on 07 5535 5055 or email [email protected].