3 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Wire & Cable ...

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Jun. 17, 2024

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3 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Wire & Cable ...

3 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Wire & Cable Distributor

Author: Kassie Teagarden, Senior Content Marketing Specialist, LAPP Tannehill

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When you&#;re searching the internet for &#;wire and cable distributors near me&#;, make sure you&#;re not just choosing from the selection of distributors on the first search results page.

Your ideal wire and cable distributor should match your product needs while also saving you time and money.

Once you establish a relationship with your distributor, you should be able to trust that they will provide you quality products within the price range that you&#;re looking for.

If you already work with a wire and cable vendor, you may want to consider your answers to these 3 questions to see if your distributor checks all of the boxes.

1) What value-added services do they offer?

You can lower costs and save time by consolidating the list of vendors you work with. If your wire and cable distributor offers value-added services that you can take advantage of, then you don&#;t have to find another vendor to fulfill the requirements you need for your project.

What value-added services does LAPP Tannehill offer?

We offer a variety of value-added services that aim to decrease time-to-market, lower costs, and improve productivity including:

Wire Striping and Dyeing: Add additional color(s) or change colors to your wire or cable jacket with our striping and dyeing services for easy in-field identification.

Wire Twisting: Save time and money by allowing us to twist single conductor and multi-conductor wires to your specific needs for easy wire management.

Re-Spooling: Get the get the exact quantity needed on the spool that works for you. Wood & plastic spools available.

Cut and Strip Wire: Whether it is long or short, custom cut lengths made to your requirements of the material that you need with precision.

Wire and Cable Marking: We will mark wires and cables via inkjet marking, hot stamping, wire printing, or laser printing for easy identification to meet your requirements.

Tubing Cutting and Marking: Browse our pre-cut bags of heat shrink tubing or we will cut the heat shrink tubing to your specific lengths and hot stamp it for easy identification.

Custom Labeling: We create custom labels for your wire, cable, boxes, or spools with your part numbers and to your specific requirements.

Kitting: Save time and efficiency by having us kit, package, and label your assemblies with your own part numbers so your products are ready as soon as you receive them.

Inventory Management: Our Quick Pick Program is our vendor managed inventory solution we offer so you can easily scan your products to automatically replenish your inventory.

Custom Cable: We will help you find a custom cable solution from conception to your final product to meet your specifications, requirements, and modifications.

2) Do their quality standards and practices stack up to your expectations?

The distributor should have extensive knowledge with the wire and cable industry and will be able to provide up-to-date certifications, standards, and regulatory compliances such as ISO, UL, REACH, and RoHS. The distributor should strive to meet the highest quality standards, regulatory compliances, safety, and performance while also reducing environmental impact in the wire and cable industry.

What is LAPP Tannehill&#;s commitment to Quality?

Our core focus is to drive customer satisfaction by monitoring, maintaining and continuously improving our Quality Management System (QMS). As a part of LAPP North America, we have multi-site ISO : certifications, an ISO : certification and we list all Approvals on our LAPP products. We are committed to:

Customer-Driven Quality. We are committed to meet 100% of our customer requirements and deliver quality products on time through continuous improvement of our processes and procedures. Our customers depend on the quality and reliability of the products we offer, and our success is measured by our customer&#;s satisfaction.

Continuous Improvement. Our Quality Management System (QMS) and our Environmental Management System (EMS) is based on guidelines that focus on our internal processes and collecting valuable external feedback for continuous improvement.

Setting Higher Standards. Our dedication to Quality is illustrated by our UL Certification, which grants authorization to perform tests in full compliance with UL standards, Quality Validation, and New Product Innovation. At LAPP&#;s state-of-the-art laboratory in New Jersey, LAPP can perform air oven aging, oil resistance, cold temperature, cold impact, and many other mechanical, electrical, and environmental testing that go above and beyond regulatory standards.

Being Your Trusted Partner in the Industry. Our commitment to excellent customer service and well-trained sales support allows our customers to trust us to be their partner in the wire and cable industry.

3) What kind of relationships do they have with their suppliers?

You certainly don&#;t want to do business with a distributor if they are not well-aligned with their suppliers. Having robust communication and healthy relationships with suppliers benefit customers in many ways including having access to preferential prices, better and more accurate lead times, vendor-related services and/or add-ons, and updates relating to any supply chain issues.

How does LAPP Tannehill maintain healthy relationships with suppliers?

We diligently work with our partners on a regular cadence so you can get better value from your relationship with us. We know that a lot of businesses often choose their distributor based on cost control &#; which is why we&#;ve aligned ourselves with the industry&#;s best suppliers to give our customers the flexibility of choosing over 100 million products from industry-leading manufacturers and suppliers.

No matter what your wire, cable, or connectivity requirements are for your next project, we have a vast inventory of quality products with a range of competitive prices. Our Director of Supply Chain states, &#;One luxury of distribution is that we have the oversight of over 250 partners, allowing us to see trends and easily compare cost options across the industry.&#;

Customer Quotes

&#;LAPP Tannehill has been an exceptional valued supply-chain partner for years. They have excellent sales and customer service support along with solving any issues that may arise in a timely and accurate manner. They are always willing to help when needed and deliver a quality product on time. LAPP Tannehill is one of our top 3 suppliers that has helped us save thousands of materials spend every year. This relationship is truly a very valuable partnership.&#; - NRI Electronics

&#;We have been looking for a company that could go above and beyond to help us with our wire/cable problems. In our ever-changing production environment, we needed someone that could react quickly to our needs. We found LAPP Tannehill and they have been an amazing asset in not only supplying all our wire/cable but also having a wonderful vendor managed program so we never run out of items we need. We couldn&#;t be happier to partner with LAPP Tannehill and have found immediate success with them as our relationship grows.&#; - Hamer-Fischbein 

If you are looking for a new wire and cable distributor, check out the reasons why you should choose LAPP Tannehill. Access our website chatbot to learn more from our sales support team.

How to Select Guy Wire – The Ultimate Guide

Guy Wire & Stay Wire

Guy Wire Manufacturer

TTF power manufactures and supplies hot-dip galvanized guy wire for overhead power transmission and distribution systems. A guy wire is a tensioned cable that was originally called &#;gei&#; from the Dutch who used it to fix ships masts. It is now called guy wire, stay wire, guy strand, guy cable, guy anchors and sometimes guide wires. It is a tensioned cable, wire or rope that is used to steady, guide or secure all structures like ship masts, electric poles, radio towers or wind turbines. All these structures are of some considerable heights that are not self-supporting. The guy wires work by distributing some of the structures weight to the ground.

The electricity systems, telecommunications, and broadcasting industries can all employ man wires. It is positioned at an angle along a diagonal line that is anchored to the ground. It is fastened to a concrete ground anchor that serves as a support for multiple guy wires.

Due to the wind force in the location, guy wires are typically needed when the construction is higher than 20 feet. They aid in preventing these tall buildings from toppling, twisting, or breaking. Every city and nation has its own requirements for installing guy wires, thus seeking professional advice before installation is advised.

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Construction of guy wire

The guy wire can be divided into various divisions that help to describe the best guy wire. These are as discussed below. Other features of a good guy wire state that it should be lightweight, have good design, have a little stretch, should be durable and have high break strengths to withstand great tension.

  1. Material &#; the materials used to make the guy wires are important in assisting them to be durable by resisting different weather conditions. The materials should be pure and quality steel and should be coated by zinc.
  2. Stranding &#; the wire strands should be covered in the wires known as 7-wire of 19-wire strands.
  3. Tension and design &#; the guy wire should have a high tensile strength that helps it to prevent breaking and be resistant to all weather conditions that allow it to increase the service life of the guy wire.
  4. Weight of the coating &#; the guy wires should be coated in zinc per ASTM A475 standard, and the weight is determined by the evaluation based the various test methods.
  5. Finish &#; the zinc-coated wire is free of flaws that are not in consistent with industrial standards. The zinc coating is constant and of reasonably uniform thickness.

Applications of guy wire

Galvanized guy wire

The guy wires as previously stated can be used in power systems, telecommunications, broadcasting and ship masts. The various ways they are used are as discussed below.

  1. Power systems &#; power systems use utility lines that run for long distances with many utility poles which need to cross many places. These connections cause a lot of tension between the different poles, guy wires are connected from the pole to the ground to support the unstable loads and make sure the structures are straight and prevent the ground from moving. A guy wire is used with guy set, which is insulated to avoid shock in case of contact with the human skin.
  2. Telecommunications and broadcasting &#; the guy wires can be used to support the pole or antenna mast. They are similar to the ones used for the power systems.
  3. Sailing &#; the guy wires can be used to support the masts of the ship for easier sail. The guy wires are made of stainless steel that helps it resists rust especially from frequent contact with water.

Functions of guy wire

Utility pole guy wire

The guy wires basically support the height of the poles or structures that are high standing to add stability and prevent falling, bending or breaking of the poles. This also offers safety by keeping the structures erect from the strong winds or storms that may affect the structures. The guy wires also help construction to use higher limits which may be lower due to the absence of the guy wires. They are used in a diagonal line from the post or tower to provide maximum stability and they are made from galvanized stainless steel that helps to reduce corrosion and rust while also preventing electrocution.

Guy wires are tensioned cables, ropes or wires that are used to steady, guide or secure all sorts of tall buildings and structures that are not self-sustaining. The use of the guy wires provide stability and prevent bending, breaking and even falling of the tall buildings. They can be used on the power systems, telecommunications and broadcasting. They were initially used in providing support to the ship masts to help in sailing. They are installed at an angle far from the post or tower in a diagonal line which helps to distribute the unbalanced load in the overhead lines.

The guy wire is also known as guy rope, guy strand, or stay wire. They are made from galvanized steel, or stainless steel which helps them to resist the harsh weather conditions such as rain, storm, winds and high temperatures. Insulated guy wires are made of a finish that helps them to prevent electrocution in case of contact with the human skin. Braided guy wires have high tensile strength that prevents them from breaking and other physical stresses. They are also used in electric systems, radio towers, wind turbines and in ships masts for sailing.

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Fittings used with the guy wire

Guy wire fittings

The guy wire is used with other various fittings to complete the proper installations and to provide stability to the antennas, towers and other utility structures. These fittings help to secure and brace all the overhead installations to prevent loose connections. These structures are as discussed below.

Dead end grip

For use with Extra High Strength (EHS) guy wire on guyed structures including communications, transmission, and antenna towers, dead end grip, often referred to as preforms, are constructed. They are utilized to establish a termination point at the strand&#;s end.

Guy grip

The guy grip has legs formed using the gravels on each turn that maintains the messenger conductor wire or fiber optic cable securely. It is also known as preformed guy grip which is used to connect and grip grounding cable, the conductor and the optical fiber program.

Guy clamp

The guy clamp is used on the communication line along with the stay wire and anchor rod to generate pole steadily. The grooves of the guy lock the stay wire and the bolt will secure two pieces of guy clamp clamping the stay wire.

Guy thimble

The guy thimble is also called cable thimble and it is available on the electric power line or dead end pole line. It connects using all the preformed tension clamps to help maintain the ADSS and the OPGW cable.

Pole band

The pole band incorporates a single offset pole band and a double offset pole band. There are different pole bands for utility poles, poles and cable poles.

Shackles

Shackles are used for connecting wire rope, chain and slings. They are used in high voltage electrical lines.

Stay insulator

A stay insulator used at a stay wire is at high pressure so that the tension on the cable is transformed into a force. This helps to prevent current from flowing to the unwanted places.

Stay rod

The stay rods are used with the guy wires in tower construction and electric poles at the linked part to prevent them from falling under stress.

Turnbuckle

The galvanized turnbuckles are used pull together or push apart the guy anchors. It is also used to amend the tension or length of the rope.

Installation requirements for guy wire

Installation requirements for utility pole guy wires

The installation of the guy wire is quite easy and requires little technical skills but they should be done by professionals. Other fittings to be used with the guy wire such as guy grip, guy clamp or guy thimble should be prepared before the installation. The first step is to connect the one side of the three or four guy wires to the top of the structure. They can be twisted on or attached to the mounting bolts. The other side of the guy wire is attached to the points on the ground. The cables should be tightened to prevent them from moving. The cables should also be mounted far from each other.

Quality tests on guy wire

Guy wire tensile test

Before the guy wires are released into the market, they have to undergo a series of tests and inspections in order to verify their security and ease of use during and after installation. These tests and inspections are as discussed below.

  1. Lubrication inspection &#; the guy wire should be examined and lubricated with the specified equipment, both the essential and the outer boundary. This inspection is done during manufacture.
  2. Tension inspection &#; before the delivery of the equipment, the manufacturer should perform the workload capability tests to check the current condition and strength of the cable.
  3. Tension breaking strength &#; this should be done before the installation by the engineer. This ensures that the wires meet the terms with the tension breaking strength limits.
  4. Rope periodical inspection &#; this inspection is done after installation and it checks the extreme broken wire, alteration, severe corrosion, decrease in the outer wire diameter and damaged or exiled clamp, thimble or anchor.

Stranding of guy wire

7-wire and 19-wire guys

The guy wires are categorized according to the type of stranding that is used to make the wire or rope. The major stranding for the guying products are mainly two types which is 1*7 stranding and 1*19 stranding. These stranding have one major core for added stability.

  1. 1*7 stranding &#; these are made of galvanized steel and it is used in guying applications such as towers, antenna and other tall structures that are placed from the top to the ground. They include the use of seven strands that are twisted together to make the rope. They should be installed or used in areas where rare bending will occur.
  2. 1*19 stranding &#; these are also galvanized strands that are also used in guying the free, high- standing structures. The galvanized steel helps to prevent corrosion and rust. They use the twisting of the nineteen strands to make the guy wire with one central core. They have lower breaking strength than the seven strand wires. They are also used in supporting and adding stability to the antenna, towers and other tall structures. these
ItemSizeConfigurationStrength (LBS)Weight1×7 Galvanized Strand 1/4&#;1/4&#;1×76,650 lbs.0.12 lbs./Linear Foot1×7 Galvanized Strand 5/16&#;5/16&#;1×711,200 lbs.0.225 lbs./Linear Foot1×7 Galvanized Strand 3/8&#;3/8&#;1×715,400 lbs.0.273 lbs./Linear Foot1×7 Galvanized Strand 7/16&#;7/16&#;1×720,800 lbs.0.40 lbs./Linear Foot1×7 Galvanized Strand 1/2&#;1/2&#;1×726,900 lbs.0.52 lbs./Linear Foot1×7 Galvanized Strand 9/16&#;9/16&#;1×735,000 lbs.0.67 lbs./Linear Foot1×7 Galvanized Strand 5/8&#;5/8&#;1×742,400 lbs.0.813 lbs./Linear Foot1×19 Galvanized Strand 11/16&#;11/16&#;1×,000 lbs.0.82 lbs./Linear Foot1×19 Galvanized Strand 3/4&#;3/4&#;1×,300 lbs.1.15 lbs./Linear Foot1×19 Galvanized Strand 7/8&#;7/8&#;1×,700 lbs.1.58 lbs./Linear Foot1×19 Galvanized Strand 1&#;1&#;1×,500 lbs.1.85 lbs./Linear Foot

Advantages of guy wires

The main importance of the guy wire is supporting and adding stability to the high and free standing structures such as poles, towers and tall buildings. Other advantages and benefits of the guy wire are as follows.

  • They are easy to prepare and install.
  • They have a simple design which makes them easy to use.
  • They have a flexible structure.
  • They are durable to have a long life.
  • They can be used in most applications.
  • They have high strength that prevent them from breaking.
  • They are lightweight which makes easy transportation and installation.

Disadvantages of the guy wires

Guy wires have more benefits that support their popularity in the market and the power industries. However, they have some limitations that affect their use in the industry. These are as follows.

  • Since they are made from galvanized steel, they tend to have a lower flexibility.
  • Some may have poor resistance to the bending deformation.

Guy wire manufacturers and suppliers in the USA

Stainless steel guy wire in factory

The other major factor to consider when purchasing the guy wire should be the manufacturer of the product. TTF manufactures and supplies guy wire to North American customers. There are many suppliers and manufacturers in the market that produce the different design and specifications of the guy wires. This should be done by checking online, from friends and through referrals to get to the best manufacturer and supplier of the guy ropes. The guy ropes should be designed to achieve the intended work for the products. The various manufacturers and suppliers of the guy wires are as discussed below.

Brim Electronics Inc.

The company was established in the year and has been focused on producing high voltage guy wires. Their wires can be used in various applications that include high voltage power supplies or other high voltage electronic equipment where high voltage, ozone, abrasion and flame resistance and flexibility are required.

Main products include:

  • Tinned copper wire
  • Silicone rubber insulation
  • High voltage guy wires

Ver Sales Inc

The company was established in the year as a manufacturer and distributor of the guy wires.

Main products include:

  • Wire ropes
  • Rigging products
  • Safety products
  • Hardware and tools
  • Guy ropes

Consolidated Cordage Corporation

The company was established in the year with focus on the main products used on the aerospace and aeronautical, marine, fire protection and law enforcement application.

Main products include:

  • Guy wires
  • Mooring lines
  • Utility cords

Lexco Cable Manufacturing

The company is mainly involved in manufacturing guy wires and crane cables. Their products are available in various lengths and wire rope diameters with plastic, nylon or PVC coating. The cables can be used in transportation, mining, construction, railroad, fitness, automotive and marine industries.

Main products include:

  • Guy wires
  • Fiber core
  • Galvanized cables

MSC Industrial Supply Co.

This company was established in and have been the main supplier of products used in the cutting, machine, hand and power tools. They have supplied over 450,000 products from manufacturers around the world.

Main products include:

  • Abrasives
  • Fasteners
  • Precision instruments
  • Machinery
  • Electrical supplies
  • Safety equipment

Stainless Steel Products

The company was established in and have been the main manufacturer and distributor of wire and wire products. They offer custom specifications spooling, stranding, crimping and cut to length. Their products are made from stainless steel, nickel, nickel silver, copper alloy and brass.

Main products include:

  • Guy wires
  • Round, flat and shaped wires

FAQs

What are guy wires?

Guy wires, also known as stay wire, are tensioned cables, ropes or wires that are used to support and add stability to the high standing structures.

How to choose a good guy wire?

A good guy wire should have the right material, have good design, should be durable and lightweight.

How is guy wire used?

Guy wires can be used in broadcasting, communications and power systems. They can also be used in radio poles and sailing.

What are the main types of guy wire stranding?

Guy wire stranding can either be 1*7 stranding or 1*19 stranding. They are referred to as 7-wire and 19-wire respectively.

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