Lemmingman
Well Known Member
I'm doing research on safetying bolts and fittings and AC43.13 does a good job of describing the basics, but I still have a question on the types of wire that I should keep in my shop and when one diameter of stainless steel wire should be used vs. another.
On the topic diameter for double twist 43.13 says:
The way I read this is that if I have a hole of .045 I can use SS wire above .032 and I should be good. How do I know what size the hole is short of getting out the micrometer and loupe?
I guess a better question might be what do you stock and what do you use for what purpose?
On the topic diameter for double twist 43.13 says:
When using double-twist method of safety wiring, .032 inch minimum diameter wire should be used on parts that have a hole diameter larger than .045 inch. Safety wire of .020 inch diameter (double strand) may be used on parts having a nominal hole diameter between .045 and .062 inch with a spacing between parts of less than 2 inches.
The way I read this is that if I have a hole of .045 I can use SS wire above .032 and I should be good. How do I know what size the hole is short of getting out the micrometer and loupe?
I guess a better question might be what do you stock and what do you use for what purpose?