Materials Used to Make Cable Stockings
From hauling high-voltage cables through tunnels to working in corrosive marine environments, the choice of materials makes a real difference to the performance and longevity of cable stockings.
At NCG, cable stockings are hand made to order using carefully sourced and selected materials. A deeper understanding of these materials helps ensure the right grip is matched to the job.
Wire types define performance
For cable stockings, different wire options are suited to different applications:
- Galvanised: Preferred for general hauling in low-corrosion environments, galvanised wire delivers the highest breaking loads.
- 316 stainless steel: Where corrosion resistance is critical, 316 stainless steel performs effectively in marine and underground settings.
- Nylon: Designed specifically for hauling aerial bundled conductors, monofilament nylon is a lightweight, non-conductive option.
- Kevlar: Constructed from parallel aramid fibres, Kevlar is a non-metallic material used where non-conductivity is essential.
SMALL COMPONENTS, BIG IMPACT
Ferrules play a major role in the durability and safety of cable stockings. The type of hauling and operating conditions will dictate the most appropriate material, such as alloy, copper or stainless steel.
Galvanised and stainless steel thimbles provide added wear resistance at the eye of the stocking. While thimble eyes maintain shape under load, soft eyes allow greater flexibility in tighter spaces.
DESIGNED TO SUIT THE JOB
There’s no universal cable stocking, and that’s by design. NCG cable stockings are engineered to suit the environment, application and expected load. Material selection is the foundation of performance.
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Talk to the team at NCG about Australian made cable stockings – high-quality materials and ready to perform.