HDPE coated 7 wire strand consists of seven high strength galvanised wires, twisted together to form a single strand with 15.7mm diameter. This strand is further covered with a protective wax, and further over extruded with high-density polyethylene. Several of these strands can be combined on the construction site to form one cable stay. This strand is made available in long lengths, for further cutting, connecting and stretching on site.
Bridon-Bekaert manufactured the cable assemblies and provided installation and tensioning equipment and assistance for the Newport City Bridge in Wales, UK.