Surflon® wire is smooth, nylon-coated stainless steel wire that is secured with specially designed Crimping Sleeves and a Crimping Pliers. The Surflon System saves you time by eliminating the need to tie or wrap, and it creates a custom, professional appearance. Surflon wire is produced from high strength stainless steel and will resist corrosion and retain its strength longer than braided and plastic coated, carbon steel wires.
- Saves time by eliminating the wire wrapping process
- Uses special crimping pliers with Surflon sleeves
- Crimping creates a tenacious hold on the wire – virtually impossible for the connection to come apart
- Custom, professional appearance
Max Picture Weight
We’ve established this limit to provide a strong safety factor, ensuring your items are hung securely without undue stress on the line.
Approximate Break Strength
This is the absolute maximum load the wire can withstand before breaking. For safety and longevity, never load the wire near this capacity. Always adhere to our recommendation for what the line will Safely Support.
Why The Two Numbers?
The Max Picture Weight is your guide for everyday, safe use. The Approximate Break Strength is a measure of the wire’s ultimate force capacity, which is significantly higher to account for unexpected minor stresses or variations. Always prioritize the Max Picture Weight for safe and reliable hanging.
To achieve the professional look and dependable strength of the Surflon System, just follow these few simple steps in the video: