Rigging

Bracing, a technique that involves stabilizing or supporting a structure using tensioned cables, has undergone a major evolution with the use of high-performance textile ropes. Long reserved for steel cables, this field now incorporates innovative synthetic fibers such as Dyneema®, Technora®, and aramids, which offer equivalent or even superior mechanical strength at a much lower weight. In industry—whether for supporting masts, pylons, cranes, temporary structures, antennas, or offshore installations—the use of textile bracing offers many advantages. Lightweight, textile ropes are up to five times lighter than steel, which facilitates their transport and installation and reduces stress on structures. Flexible and easy to handle, they are easy to manipulate and splice and do not require heavy equipment for installation. Corrosion-resistant, unlike steel, they do not rust, even in aggressive marine or industrial environments.

Dimensionally stable, with low elongation under load, they ensure constant and reliable tension. In addition, modern textile ropes are often coated or treated to resist abrasion, UV rays, and chemicals. Their durability and reliability make them an ideal solution for industrial bracing, particularly on isolated or exposed sites where maintenance must be kept to a minimum.

Today, textile guy ropes are establishing themselves as a high-performance, safe, and durable alternative to steel, paving the way for lighter, more flexible applications that are better suited to modern industry requirements.