At Bekaert, we manufacture high-quality messenger wire that provides excellent support and stability for your telecommunication lines. We use industry-leading equipment and processes to produce messenger wire that meets the unique demands of your applications and withstands adverse conditions.
Our messenger wire adheres to specifications set by ASTM International, a global authority in developing standards for various materials and ensuring consistency in performance. These standards define the ideal characteristics and testing methods for a range of materials, including steel messenger wire.
Our specifications include ASTM 475, a standard for metallic-coated steel wire strands, and ASTM A228 (music wire) for optical cable. Customized specifications are also available on request.
Our control over our production process makes us unique. Vertical integration ensures we produce quality products that meet industry standards and exceed your expectations. At Bekaert, we manufacture every aerial messenger cable based on your exact specifications, including shape, composition and mechanical characteristics.
Building to your specifications while maintaining the industry's safety standards allows us to manufacture high-quality products with every order. We also offer customization for lashed or built-in aerial optical cable and drop cable. In addition to providing the widest range of diameters in the industry, our customized messenger wire specifications for aerial fiber optic drop cable include:
The telecommunications industry makes it possible to communicate over vast distances. Wired systems are responsible for much of that communication. Data travels from one point to another via wires that transmit the information.
Steel messenger cable is a support wire. In the telecommunications industry, messenger cable keeps wires that transmit data in place. Modern systems use electrical messenger wires or drop cable wires to support data transmission lines, which means their purpose is structural.
An aerial fiber optic cable with messenger wire will:
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Choose a messenger wire manufacturer that is dedicated to your company's sustainability, success and safety. Bekaert will help your telecom operations with quality products built to your specifications. Request a quote for your messenger strand product today, or contact our team for more information.