Friday, December 30, 2011

LowyUSA Webbing Sample

Lowy USA offers a large sample kit,including webbing, zippers, hook and loop, plastic hardware, elastics, para-gear, a very impressive metal hardware lineup, and more.
Also, Lowy USA has a great webbing type and color selection including some of the harder to find webbings such as scuba and seatbelt types.
Get the sample anytime via the website: www.lowyusa.com

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Get a Stylish Guitar Straps

Guitar straps are made to go over the shoulder and across the chest to assist the guitarist. The two primary types of guitars that use straps are acoustic and electric. These straps, most frequently made from leather or synthetic leather, are also created using nylon webbing, polypropylene and various organic materials. Unless they have been custom made, they are adjustable, usually between 37 and 52 inches to accommodate the length needed for the player. The adjustment method varies from adjusting like the straps on a backpack, to a loop through method with the adjustment slats hidden beneath a sliding shoulder pad.
If you are just beginning to search for guitar straps, the strap should really suit comfortably. should you hold out for hours, possibly rehearsing collectively with your band, the guitar strap demands getting comfortable. glimpse out for padded straps as well as other ergonomic designs.
When shopping for guitar straps, there are three tips to keep in mind. Most straps possess the ability to proceed the buckle and alter the length, but some could possibly be only a tiny fiddly. glimpse out for one that could possibly be adjusted swiftly and swiftly. The strap should be well-padded, as it can be difficult to wear for long periods of time. Try on several types to ensure comfort and fit. If you are a beginner make sure the back of the strap is rough rather than smooth. This will prevent it from sliding on your shoulder.
Though most guitar straps are between two and a half and four inches wide, straps as narrow as one and a half inches are available. This is a very personal choice for the artist, reflecting their unique style and personality. Leather straps can be etched, burnished, or jewel-studded. Next you have to consider pricing. There is a wide range of prices, suitable for almost every budget. Whether you play an acoustic or electric guitar, you will find a variety of strap colors in high quality materials. I have always loved how someone will spend thousands on a guitar, but then by a cheap guitar strap. The guitar strap is to the guitar as rims are to a car. If you have the wrong strap, you just are not the complete package. A stylish guitar strap will help you find the perfect blend of fashion and quality for your personal style.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Tips to Make Dog Collar with Nylon Webbing

Nylon webbing is constructed from a strong, man-made fabric woven into a flat strip that is often used instead of rope. It is referred to as "webbing" due to the pattern of the mesh in its construction, which resembles a web.
Nylon webbing can be used for many projects; a few of these include climbing harnesses, parachute straps, boat rigging, animal leads, dog collars, backpacks, luggage straps, belts and handbags just to name a few. Where weight-bearing is essential for safety, nylon straps are ideal. Nylon webbing is used as the central part of most fabric-covered designer dog collars and leashes to make sure your family pets are secure. The material is strong and sturdy, which is why it is so widely used.
There are some tips to make dog collar by yourself:
1. First of all, you should fuse the edges of the nylon webbing with a lighter for a few minutes to prevent them from fraying. Or, as an alternative, use waterproof glue to seal the edges.

2. Measure your dog's neck using a tape measure to get exact measurements for the nylon webbing collar.

3. Decide which end is going to be the top side of the buckle and place the nylon webbing through the D-ring, which is a plastic or metal D-shaped ring that fits at one end of a dog collar and is meant to hold the strap in place when it is slipped through it. Then, thread the webbing through the slot of the buckle, which is used to tighten and hold a collar at the other end.

4. Fold the webbing over by about 1 1/2 inches under itself past the D-ring, and then sew a line making sure to keep the layers of webbing directly aligned with one another.

5. Create a rectangle and cross-pattern while sewing the two layers of nylon webbing and go over it at least three times. Then, sew a line over the D-ring using a double amount of thread on the needle, and go back over it again.

6. Decide which end will be the top of your slider, then thread the rest of the nylon webbing up through one slot and down through the other. Afterward, move the slider down by about eight inches.

7 Thread the nylon webbing through the bottom into the first slot and down through the slot closest to the prongs of the other end of the buckle, then slide the buckle section about five inches down.

8. Pull out a loop from the webbing that is already in the slider, and then, from under the slider, thread the nylon webbing up through the slot closer to the buckle. For the final touch, make a large loop through the webbing between the slider and the buckle.


Thursday, May 26, 2011

How to Choose the Correct Webbing for You

Webbing is a light and strong fabric woven as a flat strip or tube of varying width and fibers often used in place of rope. The name webbing comes from the meshed material frequently used in its construction, which looks like a web. Modern webbing is often made from extrodinary high-strength material, such as Dyneema, nylon, polyester, and Kevlar.

Choosing the right webbing is determined by what your application will be.
First of all determine the amount of pressure the webbing will be under in
pounds and check our reference chart to see which webbings fit your range. Then
decide whether your webbing will be used indoors or outdoors.

Flat Nylon Webbing is a very strong webbing that comes in many bright colors, but can fade in the sun after repeated exposure, and can stretch when wet (about 2% the length of the webbing over repeated use). It is commonly used for dog collars and leashes.

Polypropylene Webbing is a lighter duty webbing, but has U.V. Protection, water resistant, and overall is a great outdoor webbing (such as Rafting Straps).It typically comes in more standard colors and has a rough feel if repeatedly used against the skin.

Polyester Webbing or Patterned Polyester Webbing is a great outdoor or
indoor webbing. Polyester is strong but some forms of polyester can bleed their
color in wet conditions. If this an issue in your application make sure you
contact us so we can direct you to the right Polyester before you buy.

Ribbon on Webbing is a new way to get great patterns on durable material. Because the sublimation process is heat intensive patterns that were available in polyester were just not possible for the other material types. Ribbon on Webbing is patterned ribbon sublimated and sewn onto one side of your choice of webbing. All colors are sewn on with our black bonded polyester thread, the sole exception being the Hearts pattern which will use red.

If you have any questions, please visit our website or email us at lowyusa@gmail.com for more details. We will be glad to be of service.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Tips On Sewing Nylon Webbing

Nylon webbing is a strong material that can be used for a vast assortment of exercise ideas. Some of these things include seat belt, bagpack, dog collars and straps. If you are a DIY lover, and have some great nylon webbing ideas, you will need to sew nylon pieces or put them together. Here is some tips for sewing the nylon webbing.
You need to choose the right webbing material for your needs, and the length should be longer than you want, for there is often a overlap between the two ends.
Some heavy-duty webbing is very strong, you will have to choose a strong pair of scissors, even nylon webbing cutters to cut it evenly.
To make sure that the ends do not fray, you will have to burn them. When the ends of the material have been burnt, you will need to wait it cool enough to esasily handle.
Finally, to sew the webbing ends efficiently, you will have to choose a heavy-duty thread and a stretch stitch. Then you can set up sewing nylon webbing.
It's just so simple, but it is important to understand how to sew it properly.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

The Types of Metal Fasteners

Generally speaking, metal fasteners are divided into 2 types: permanent fasteners, and non-permanent fasteners. Screws, nuts and bolts, rivets, retaining rings and clamps are examples from the first category. Non-permanent fasteners include quick-release couplers and clamps intended for removal at a specified time and pins, which allow relative movement of fastened parts.

Here are some advantages of both permanent and non-permanent metal fasteners:

Permanent fasteners:

Reduce damage to painted surfaces

Work better with surfaces that need to fit more closely

Eliminate corrosion usually associated with mechanical fasteners

Reduce panel "dimpling"

Fewer stress points from holes drilled to accommodate bolts and screws

Non-Permanent fasteners:

Connected materials can be shifted or changed

Worn or broken fasteners can be more easily replaced

Connections can be broken when needed

Also, metal fasteners can be separated into light duty fasteners and heavy duty fasteners: light duty metal fasteners are great for bags, straps, military/tactical items, pet collars and leashes, medical products, marine and diving items, tent and awning applications, equine items, and firefighter products. Most items are nickel plated and come in various sizes depending on the webbing being used. Black and military plating are also available. Various items are mil-spec. Heavy duty metal fasteners like ratchets, cam buckles, and hooks are designed for aircraft and vehicle cargo applications like tiedowns and restraints.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Is Your Equipment Seat Belt Safe

It is universal that wearing seat belts keep safety, so the seat belts should never be overlooked whether in your car or operating a piece of machine.
Firstly, daily inspection of the seat belts should be part of your work. Is your seat belt fraying? If the seat belt is worn or damaged in any way, then it does not give adequate protection. So the seat belts should be inspected regularly to make sure that they are in safe working order.
What's more, check the date the seat belt was made. Generally speaking, around five years after that date, the belt should be replaced.
To keep safety, you need to wear seat belt whenever you operates a machine. Inspect the seat belt webbing for cuts, especially around the buckle and the end attachment hardware. The seat belt webbing should be flexible. If the webbing is cut or worn, the seat belt can break and cause injury.
Last but not last, check your anti-creep device. You must make sure that the plastic clip on your seat belt webbing will not loosen during working.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

VELCRO hooks & loops

VELCRO fasteners have been used in everyday activities for over 50 years. They are easy to
use, maintenance free and safe, the hook-and-loop fasteners have been used for just about
every conceivable application where a temporary bond is required. For instance, it is especially popular
in clothing where it replaces buttons or zippers, and as a shoe fastener for children who
have not yet learned how to tie shoelaces and for those who choose Velcro over laces. Velcro is
used in adaptive clothing, which is also clothing designed for people with physical
disabilities, the elderly, and the infirm who may experience difficulty dressing themselves
due to an inability to manipulate closures, such as buttons and zippers. As Velcro is
easier to manipulate, it makes a good replacement.
Lowy Enterprises provides the best quality VELCRO hooks and loops. Whether at work or at play, our VELCRO products are simple use and make the task at hand easy.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Custom Sewing


LOWY custom sews tie-downs as well as many other soft goods. All items are industrially sewn to your specifications using high-strength bonded nylon thread, and high-quality hardware and webbing.
Most orders are shipped within seven days. We also design sewn products and manufacturer prototypes for your application. All products and designs are confidential. Bag Straps, Battery Slings, Pet Collars & Leashes, Material Handling Straps, Cargo Slings, Toe-Straps, and Belts are just some of the items we regularly sew.
Final prices per unit may vary due to the actual amount of webbing used, total length of item & color of webbing. Sewing prices may also vary due to the complexity of job. All sewn products made by LOWY are invoiced by individual component with a separate line item charge for Sewing.
Please call for quotes on prices and availability.
Call: (310)-763-1111 or (866)-770-0594