What is an "anti-twist" or "non-rotating" steel pilot wire?

2025-08-16

In overhead line stringing, using a standard steel wire rope can cause the rope to twist as it is pulled, which can damage conductor bundles or cause issues with a single conductor. An anti-twist or non-rotating steel pilot wire is specifically designed to prevent this.

These ropes are constructed with a special braided or woven structure where multiple layers of strands are braided in opposing directions. This counter-rotational design neutralizes the torque, ensuring the rope remains completely stable and straight under tension. The use of an anti-twist wire is essential for protecting the integrity of the conductor, especially for modern, complex conductor designs.

This specialized wire is a critical component of a professional overhead stringing system, and we offer a range of sizes to match your specific OHTLstringingequipment.com/Hydraulic-Conductor-Tensioners.html target='_blank'>Tensioner and conductor requirements.

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