> Just a
bit concerned about the
safety cables that I bought from Fisher
> Theatrical when I was in the US last year, after reading the recent post
> around this topic.
>
> 1. No ratings or other stampings on the
snap lock
> 2. The sleeves are Aluminium and appear to be machine pressed
>
> Should I be concerned?
Fischer Theatrical has the liability on these
safety cables, they have also been around a long time and have a very good name for themselves in
safety and experence amongst other rigging or theater suppliers - All Bulbs, Barbizon, Texas Theatrical, TMB, Starlight Global, Fher Brothers, Peak Trading, and many many more to note just a few. Most will be buying the same equipment or buying from a common supplier of either 3/16" or 1/4" both of which have their uses though 1/4" is a little more damage resistant in being worth a little more money.
The aluminum is probably of a different composition or grade than that of the hardware store variety given it's not steel. Believe I see
safety cables with both type of
crimp and they are fine, nor am I suspect. You will also note that it's a completely different type of
crimp used.
The
snap hook used does not have to have a load
rating stamped on it at this time. It's
rating is published and safe enough for it's purpose. The company that made the
safety cable will ensure the quality and compliance of stuff they sell.
In the end, I'm a buyer and not an expert on the process of manufacturered
safety cables. I don't have the time nor the factory type of press needed nor do I want the liability. Instead I buy my
safety cables when at all possible. Just bought another 100 this month, can't buy the parts for what I'm paying someone else to make it for me.