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LOOS

Founded in 1958, Loos & Co. manufactures wire rope, cable & mechanical cable assemblies. Headquartered in Pomfret, Connecticut, USA, the brand serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, defense, marine and more. Read More

About Loos

Loos & Co. catalogue includes steel cables, sleeve and thimble kits, fittings, swaging tools and wire rope swage fittings. These products are widely used in flight controls, fitness equipment, elevators and more. The brand's swage studs are used to terminate a wire rope or cable. They feature 304 stainless steel construction with a threaded stud on one end and a swage fitting on the other. The swage fitting is crimped onto the wire rope or cable to secure it in place, while the threaded stud attaches the cable or wire rope to a structure. Loos & Co. marine eye fittings are used in marine applications, such as rigging, mooring and towing. They have 316 stainless steel construction and a loop or eye on one end that is swaged or crimped onto the wire rope. The eye provides a convenient attachment point for shackles, hooks and hardware that can be used to connect the wire rope to other components.

Things to Consider

Cross-Reference Alternatives

Some Loos & Co. MPNs cross individual references to the equivalent CS Johnson & Dayton model numbers. So, if you're looking for a competitor item that is either obsolete or out of stock, chances are we have equivalent Loos & Co. products available.

Shipping

These Loos & Co. products range from small to large sizes. They may require careful packaging as some items might get damaged while shipping. Hence, these Loos & Co. items are delivered by courier shipment and air freight for minimum downtime.

Major Trade Names

Locoloc Oval Stop Sleeves

The brand's oval sleeves can support a load greater than the cable's rated breaking strength. Sleeves for eye, lap and stop sleeve splicing are available in aluminium / copper construction having size...Read more 

Locoloc Hand Swagers

Locoloc hand swagers are manual tools used for crimping or swaging wire rope or cable end fittings onto the cable or wire rope. The over-centre leverage of these hand swagers transmits a powerful snap...Read more 

Felco CP Cutters

Felco CP cutters are indispensable for cutting steel strapping and banding. They are also used for cutting string, twine, rope and tin materials. They are equipped with thumb catch locks to prevent da...Read more 

Frequently Asked Questions

How to maintain Loos & Co. swaging machines?

Regularly maintaining the brand's swaging machine is important to ensure its longevity and reliability. Factors to keep in mind to maintain these machines include keeping it clean, lubricating moving parts and checking for any signs of wear or damage.

What are the advantages of using a Loos & Co. swaging machine?

One of the main advantages of using a Loos & Co. swaging machine is that it allows for precise and consistent shaping of metal tubes, wires or ropes. This can be used in the aerospace, marine and construction industries.

What is the use of the brand's cable swaging tool?

A cable swaging tool is used to compress & shape metal cables or wires to form a secure & strong connection between two pieces of the cable or cable and fittings.