What is used to secure wire bundles?

The material used for lacing and tying is either cotton or nylon cord. Nylon cord is moisture- and fungus-resistant, but cotton cord must be waxed before using to give it these necessary protective characteristics.

What is lacing cord used for?

Cable lacing is a method for tying wiring harnesses and cable looms, traditionally used in telecommunication, naval, and aerospace applications.

What is lacing cord made from?

It may be made of aluminum, brass, fiber, or plastic; steel is not recommended because of rusting. 5. LENGTH OF CORD. The amount of cord needed to lace a cable is about 2 1/2 times the length of the cable run, if single cord is to be used, or about 5 times if double cord is to be used.

What lacing procedure is started with a knot located on the main bundle just past the branch off point?

Double cord lacing. Figure 4-98 illustrates a recommended procedure for lacing a wire group that branches off the main wire bundle. The branch-off lacing is started with a knot located on the main bundle just past the branch-off point.

How do you tie the end of wire rope?

1. Select your steel wire rope.
2. Lay out the steel rope and pay attention to the direction it is pointing.
3. Tie a hitch or a basic knot into the rope to fasten it temporarily.
4. Place a tapered metal or wood rod through the center of the knot and pull the knot tight.
5. Fasten the knot permanently with a steel cable clamp.

What is the best way to twist wires together?

1. Strip the wires to the length shown on the stripping gauge.
2. Loosen the terminal screw by turning it counterclockwise to open the clamp.
3. Then hold the wire or wires, one in each hole, while you tighten the screw.
4. Tug on the wires when you’re done to make sure they’re securely connected.