Cortland Cable Co Inc
Electrical wires and optical fibers
Company Overview
Cortland Company boasts over four decades of expertise in engineering and manufacturing custom synthetic ropes, slings, and hardware. Established in 1979, the company's solutions are deployed in demanding environments across land, sea, and air. With manufacturing operations in Anacortes, WA, and Stafford, TX, alongside global sales and service networks, Cortland operates with a mission to lead advancements in high-performance materials through customer focus and innovation. This commitment aims to enhance safety, productivity, and reliability, guided by core values that prioritize safety, integrity, delivering on commitments, innovation, and supporting employees and communities.
Advanced Synthetic Solutions
Cortland specializes in a comprehensive range of high-strength synthetic fiber solutions that offer superior performance compared to traditional steel wire ropes. Key product lines include the market-leading Plasma® 12-Strand, recognized as the highest strength synthetic rope available, and BOB® (Braid Optimized for Bending) 12 Strand, specifically designed for deep water lifting operations with excellent cyclic fatigue performance. The product portfolio extends to various composite double braids (D/V, D/Z, DTM, G/T, GTM, N/P), Nylon, Polyester, Technora®, Toro®, Zylon® (PBO), and Supertuf Plus ropes. These solutions leverage advanced materials such as HMPE, Vectran®, UHMWPE, Aramid, and LCP fibers, allowing for custom engineering to meet specific application requirements, including diameters up to 200mm.
Diverse Industry Applications
Cortland's synthetic solutions cater to a broad spectrum of industries, providing significant advantages in safety, weight reduction, and operational efficiency. In the Marine sector, products are vital for tug assist, towing, mooring (including MEG4 certified lines), and subsea operations, offering solutions that are neutrally buoyant and corrosion-resistant. For Industrial & Construction, Mining, and Wind Energy, synthetic ropes and slings replace heavy steel, reducing rigging time, manpower, and injury risk, enhancing safety for heavy lifts. The company also serves Defense & Aerospace with mission-critical lifting and recovery solutions, Theatrical rigging with high-performance lines for complex effects, and Utility applications for safer power line stringing and equipment handling, often featuring non-conductive properties.
Engineering Excellence & Support
A cornerstone of Cortland's offering is its engineering prowess, focusing on custom-engineered solutions and continuous innovation. The company provides extensive design and manufacturing capabilities, including strength and fatigue testing, and collaborates closely with clients from conception to deployment. Specialized offerings include AeroLock® Synthetic Connectors for safer load transfers, comprehensive wear protection options (SX, Cage, Asgard, DXC, XT, PNW), and custom hardware designed to interface seamlessly with synthetic ropes. Cortland also offers responsive 24/7 field support, including on-site splicing, inspections, maintenance, and training, ensuring long-term partnerships and optimal product performance.
