Rigging Equipment
Stainless steel rigging is an excellent choice for shade sails, blinds, awnings, and tension membrane structures due to its superior strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion, especially important in outdoor environments and coastal regions like Pattaya, Jomthien, Bangsare, Hua Hin, Koh Tao, Koh Samui .
We regularbuse stainless steel rigging components used in these applications:
1. Stainless Steel Wire Rope (Cable): Hyper Link
Material: Typically made from grade 304 or 316 stainless steel for optimal corrosion resistance.
Construction: Various constructions like 1×19 (rigid, low stretch), 7×7 (flexible), or 7×19 (very flexible) are available depending on the application and desired level of tension and flexibility.
Use:
Perimeter Cables: Often run through pockets sewn into the edges of shade sails and tension membranes to distribute tension evenly.
Support Cables: Used in more complex tension structures to provide primary support.
Connecting Elements: Can be used with other hardware to create secure connections.
Features: Some wire ropes may be vinyl-coated for added protection and a smoother finish.
2. Turnbuckles:
Material: We use made grade 304 or 316 stainless steel.
Types: Available in various end fittings like eye-eye, hook-eye, hook-hook, jaw-jaw, and stud-eye to suit different connection requirements.
Use: Crucial for tensioning the rigging system. By rotating the body, the end fittings move closer or further apart, allowing for precise adjustment of the tension in cables and membranes.
For shade sails, we ace of Shades Asia often to have at least two turnbuckles for triangular sails and at least three for square or rectangular sails to achieve proper tension.
3. Shackles:
Material: Stainless steel 304 or 316.
Types: D-shackles, bow shackles, and twist shackles are common. Screw pin or bolt-type closures provide secure connections.
Use: Used to connect different rigging components, such as wire ropes to pad eyes, turnbuckles to cables, or membranes to fixing points.
4. Pad Eyes (Eye Plates):
Material: Stainless steel 304 or 316.
Types: Available in various shapes like diamond, rectangular, or circular with a loop or eye for attaching other hardware.
Use: Fixed to walls, posts, or other structural elements to create secure anchor points for the rigging system.
5. Eye Bolts and Eye Nuts:
Material: Stainless steel 304 or 316.
Use: Eye bolts are threaded bolts with a looped end, while eye nuts are threaded nuts with a loop. They provide secure attachment points, often used with turnbuckles or shackles.
6. Snap Hooks (Carabiners):
Material: Stainless steel 304 or 316.
Use: Provide quick and easy connections between components. Often used to attach the membrane corners to the tensioning hardware. Locking mechanisms ensure secure attachment.
7. Wire Rope Clips (Clamps):
Material: Stainless steel.
Use: Used to create loops or terminate wire rope ends securely. The correct number and spacing of clips are crucial for the strength of the termination.
8. Thimbles:
Material: Stainless steel.
Use: Inserted into the loops of wire ropes to prevent wear and distortion caused by shackles or other hardware.
9. Triangle Rings (D-Rings): Hyper link
Material: Stainless steel 304 or 316.
Use: As discussed previously, they provide versatile connection points, especially for distributing load or connecting multiple straps or cables.
These are the keys considerations when we Ace of Shades Asia choosing Stainless Steel Rigging:
Grade of Stainless Steel: For marine or coastal environments (like Pattaya, Hua Hin), grade 316 offers superior corrosion resistance compared to grade 304.
Load Rating: Ensure all rigging components have a safe working load limit that exceeds the anticipated forces on the structure.
Size and Compatibility: Choose components that are appropriately sized for the wire rope, membrane attachments, and anchor points. Ensure compatibility between different hardware pieces.
Professional Installation: For larger or more complex structures like tension membranes, we professionals experienced in rigging and shade sail installation to ensure safety and longevity.
By using high-quality stainless steel rigging, you can ensure a durable, safe, and aesthetically pleasing installation for your shade sail, blinds, awning, or tension membrane structure, capable of withstanding the elements in Bangkok’s climate.
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