Does it exist?

[TommyBoy]

Hi all!

Anyone know of a flexible cable with a catenary line integrated? Catenary lines being types of 'wire' and 'cable' are making internet searches pretty useless.

For info, I'm hanging lights (Su sticks) where i can't rely on the cable as the clamping method is poor but it has a loop for a catenary. Trying to keep the lines as clean as possible so trying to avoid having cable ties running the length.

Many thanks

 

[Guest77]

What voltage and current will the cable carry? what is the cable for? how long is the run?

 

[TommyBoy]

What voltage and current will the cable carry? what is the cable for? how long is the run?

230v, ~0.2A feeding a single su stick (fluorescent tube in a stick, bit like a light sabre) hung at around 15-20m from both ends from above and at a jaunty angle. x35

 

[sparksburnout]

230v, ~0.2A feeding a single su stick (fluorescent tube in a stick, bit like a light sabre) hung at around 15-20m from both ends from above and at a jaunty angle. x35

Blimey SU stick, anyone else conjuring up any images of what it might look like? Sounds like an airborne light-up level crossing barrier

 

[DPG]

Got to ask the question - WHY??? Daz

 

[Darkwood]

Neopren central strain rubber flex - Central Cables Limited

Found it in about 10seconds and sure other brands and types available, look for crane or control cables with strain line/wire.

These are integral and you will need to check loading ability etc and if your catenary loop is external then integral strain core won't be any good, you can get a pendant crane control cable with externally moulded steel strain lines but can be expensive and to be correct you require the correct crimping solution for the steel lines (Expensive if just a one off job)

 

[TommyBoy]

Blimey SU stick, anyone else conjuring up any images of what it might look like? Sounds like an airborne light-up level crossing barrier

That's not far wrong [emoji23] [emoji23] , but think weird chandelier.

Daz - I work for a company that create bespoke lighting installations, we hang all kinds of stuff up! We're mainly centred around Christmas but this one's a permanent install in the main atrium of a shopping centre.

 

[sparksburnout]

That's not far wrong [emoji23] [emoji23] , but think weird chandelier.

Daz - I work for a company that create bespoke lighting installations, we hang all kinds of stuff up! We're mainly centred around Christmas but this one's a permanent install in the main atrium of a shopping centre.

Don't mention shopping centres on here weve only just got over Xmas

 

[TommyBoy]

Neopren central strain rubber flex - Central Cables Limited

Found it in about 10seconds and sure other brands and types available, look for crane or control cables with strain line/wire.

These are integral and you will need to check loading ability etc and if your catenary loop is external then integral strain core won't be any good, you can get a pendant crane control with externally moulded steel strain lines but can be expensive and to be correct you require the correct crimping solution for the steel lines (Expensive if just a one off job)

Top work, will need to find one with the catenary and flex running side by side but this is a great place to start. Ta! [emoji106]

All our designs go through a structural engineer and installed by experienced riggers so no problems re crimping/loading etc.

 

[Richard Burns]

This pendant cable from RS has the lateral support and you will love the price (maybe not)!

 

[TommyBoy]

This pendant cable from RS has the lateral support and you will love the price (maybe not)!

Woah now... we're on the right track though!

 

[Darkwood]

Woah now... we're on the right track though!

I did express this cable in my post 6... so a gold star for me too :star: ..

 

[Richard Burns]

A "cheap" off cut, only 8 core.

Another supplier which also do five core.
Keep searching and you will find something suitable.

 

[TommyBoy]

I did express this cable in my post 6... so a gold star for me too :star: ..

If you can find one for a tenth of the price you can have two gold stars [emoji93] [emoji93] [emoji6]

 

[Darkwood]

If you can find one for a tenth of the price you can have two gold stars [emoji93] [emoji93] [emoji6]

Its not a cheap cable and I've have used it many times, you may need to shop around most wholesalers can be hit or miss with costs, you either get a good deal on some products or extortionately ripped off with others so do your homework first if looking for some.