Dy-Pac® strand enhancement of a 34x7 (LCD) construction provides additional performance, an increase in strength of approximately 15%, reduced sheave and drum wear, and significantly enhanced drum spooling. As a result, operating depths can be extended up to approximately 6000 ft. (1830 m).
Bridon-Bekaert manufactured the cable assemblies and provided installation and tensioning equipment and assistance for the Newport City Bridge in Wales, UK.