ONWARD - Cables, Chains and Ropes (83)

Secure cargo in place or lift and pull heavy loads with heavy-duty cables. Rolls of brightly-colored twine form borders for landscape and building projects, while steel wire is useful for fence repairs and hanging pictures. Employ durable, moisture- and abrasion-resistant ropes as clothesline or for hanging up hammocks. Rona offers numerous chain and wire rope accessories such as safety snaps and shackles to latch onto equipment and ensure that lines are securely attached. Consider carbon steel chains for applications requiring greater strength, such as lifting engine blocks.

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Heavy-duty cables are ideal when you need to tie down or lift heavy loads. Often made from braided galvanized steel, many models come with a thin PVC coating or a chromate finish to prevent corrosion of the metal. They commonly come in thicknesses of 1/16" and 1/8". They are rated based on a minimum breaking strength, which is a force that is significantly less than the weight required to make the cable fail or yield. Thicker wires are stronger, and thus have greater minimum breaking strength, making them ideal for lifting large loads in industrial and farm settings. Thinner cables are more flexible and suited to lighter loads and home applications. Steel wires with a PVC coating are great to use as clotheslines, and accessories, such as pulleys, line tighteners, and spacers are available to help you dry your laundry with ease. 

Made from natural or synthetic fibers, ropes have endless uses around the house and on the job. Nylon, a synthetic material, makes some of the strongest in use. It resists deterioration from contact with ultraviolet light, is resistant to most chemicals and oils, and can last several times longer than rope made of natural fibres. It’s also good for towing and lifting loads because it returns to its original length after being stretched. Twines made from natural fibres, like jute and sisal, are ideal for packaging, gardening, and other uses that don’t require great strength. They are economical, UV-resistant, easy to handle, and biodegradable. 

Metal chains are ideal for hanging plants, lights, and other fixtures around the house. While they’re offered in rolls up to 200 feet long, they can also be purchased by the foot to meet your personal needs. Machine chain has short links and is perfect for applications where flexibility is needed in a compact length. Coil chains have longer links and are ideal for barriers and platforms. Look for carbon steel options that provide extra durability, and which are made for heavy-duty tasks like lifting engine blocks.