Lock-clad cable is manufactured by swaging an aluminum tubing over a 7 x 7 or 7 x 19 galvanized or stainless steel cable. Originally developed for aircraft control applications, Lock-clad has found additional industrial applications where the following properties are advantageous
- Stretch is reduced substantially
- Sag is virtually eliminated
- A smooth cylindrical surface finish allows lock-clad to be sealed when routed through pressurized bulkheads
- Vibration or "singing" is reduced