Scoliosis - The Unnecessary Painfull Companion

In line with our corporate responsibility philosophy we have chosen to do our part. Ergo an endeavor to spread awareness on the often overlooked disorder - scoliosis.

Scoliosis is defined as:

A medical condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side and may also be rotated. On an x-ray, viewed from the rear, the spine of an individual with a typical scoliosis may look more like an "S" or a "C" than a straight line. It is typically classified as either congenital, idiopathic or neuromuscular .

-Wikipedia (Scoliosis)

If caught early enough, especially before skeletal maturity, this unfortunate disorder can be cured almost altogether; if discovered late, one must endure severe pain and potential surgery, stressing the importance of early detection.

Symptoms can include:

• Diminishing lung capacity, putting pressure on the heart, and restricting physical activities. 
• Uneven musculature on one side of the spine.
• A rib "hump" (Pectus carinatum) and/or a prominent shoulder blade, caused by rotation of the ribcage in thoracic scoliosis.
• Uneven hip, rib cage, and shoulder levels.
• Asymmetric size or location of breast in females.
• Unequal distance between arms and body.
• Slow nerve action (in some cases).

To understand how you can benefit local scoliosis efforts within Western Canada contact scoliosis@3-ci.com today.

Like our Brass Nuts?

As per a recent customer request we have been mandated to create a custom brass nut for a specialized assembly.

After a pass through our R&D department and then again through operations we managed to turn out yet another formidable assembly complete with some serious brass nuts.

Scroll down for some pictures showing the evolution of the custom brass connector nut.

To learn more about what we can do to beef up your operations email us at info@3-ci.com or call us at 403-250-2271.

What will NOT happen to your 3-CI Cable

If you've kept up to date with our posts you know that 3-CI takes a great deal of pride in quality and workmanship. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for all cable manufacturers in the market.

While over-molded assembly is a niche in today's market there are a hand full of firms who claim to specialize in this process. This said, we must ask what is the point of over-molding if a cable cannot stand up to the harsh environments the process is designed to overcome. Indeed over-molding is not a simple one-step-shot method; rather its a science which involves careful consideration of all relevant factors. Failure to do so can leave a client with high expectations and little to show for them save serious breakage related hassle and cost.

One such customer brought us an unfortunate and costly personal example. These units are typical of units which have not been adequately bonded and contain no custom back-shell; two essential portions of a robust assembly. They had been manufactured by an assembly house who claimed to produce robust over-molded assembly but who's workmanship said otherwise.

Below are pictures of the assemblies. Notice no back-shell whatsoever and completely inadequate bonding.

3-CI Cable come standard with custom aluminum back-shells and molecular polyurethane bonding to keep you working so you don't need to worry about breakage of this nature. Contact 3-CI at info@3-ci.com or 403-250-2271 for more information.

Thanks Again!

Today we received another customer testimonial and it really made us feel great. So, of course we thought we'd post it here for all to see.

Enjoy! 

3-CI supplies our company with heavy duty weatherproof transmission shifter harnesses for on-highway passenger coaches as well as petroleum industry drilling rigs and well servicing equipment.

Their products are extremely well made, fully tested for continuity and are consistent in fit, form and function.

Additionally, 3-CI staff has provided us with valuable assistance during the R&D period on new and unique applications.

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Thanks for the kind words yet again.

For more information about what 3-CI can do for you contact us at info@3-ci.com 403-250-2271.

The New & Improved 3-CI Website

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The new & improved 3-CI is on the verge of its debut; scroll down for a sneak preview of the homepage.

Thats right, we are planning a full release of 3-CI's long awaited new website packed with tons of cool new features and information with that same pop and posh you have come to expect.

The exciting new site will feature product sheets, downloads, and even a fully interactive e-store.

Stay tuned for this slick new development and keep your eyes peeled for the official launch post here on 3-CI Today; and remember we thrive on your feedback so shoot us a comment and let us know what you think and how we can improve your experience.