Coated wire rope typically has a plastic or nylon coating which enhances the rope’s resistance to both corrosion and wear-and-tear. It also provides a soft protective shield for stainless steel and galvanized wire ropes. Nylon is hard wearing, that is, very abrasion resistant and mostly immune to peeling. PVC is softer, quieter, and can be removed from the core wire rope.

Coated Wire Colors

Coated wires can appear invisible or non-existent from a reasonable distance, making it popular choice for rigging and suspension applications in many industries.

Stock Colors

Most Suppliers have coated wire rope in a variety of colors (some being opaque, and others translucent) but the most popular being white, black, and clear. Perhaps due to practical aesthetics, neutral colors blend more easily into the background.

Custom Colors

Low Cost Wire has gone a step further. We can supply Stainless Steel wire (7×7 or 7×19 or 1×19) in extremely specific opaque colors – as specified by a Pantone Hex Code. There is a minimum order of 1000M, but you can now have coated wire rope in the EXACT color to match your corporate colors, your logo, or the anything else you fancy. If we can specify a Pantone Hex Code – we can supply your wire. Lead time is approximately 6 weeks. Call 1300 601 514 for more details.

Coated Wire Applications

Both PVC coated wire and nylon coated wire are used in a wide range of applications. Both are best suited if you require a protective layer for

• shielding goods,
• running quietly over a pulley or
• where protection from injury is required for animals or humans

Plastic coated wire is best for a variety of aquaculture, farming, agriculture, animal husbandry, public stadiums, and zoos. Nylon coated wire is ideal for pulley applications that require silent operation.

Which Industries Use Coated Wire Rope?

• Transport industry uses coated wire rope in slings and strops for unloading cargo.
• Health clubs and gyms use coated wires on the adjustable pulleys of gym equipment.
• Theatre productions utilize coated wires for pulling up or lowering down props, and for rigging theatre lighting. The event hire industry use coated wire for rigging marquees and stages
• In construction sites and similar height safety and restraint applications, coated wire is used for lanyards restraint cables

Safety Tip:

When swaging or attaching fittings onto coated wire rope, remove the wire rope coating before applying the fittings. This accomplishes two important things – it avoids slipping and it maximises the strength of the joint. Ready to choose wire rope for your application? Fill out the enquiry form on the right or contact us for assistance.