Jersey Strand & Cable Inc
Ropes
Company Overview and History
Jersey Strand & Cable, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer of small diameter custom cable, stranded wire, wire rope, and braided wire, celebrating over 40 years of innovation. Established in 1978 by Alfred Pratt, the company identified and addressed a market need for miniature and small-sized custom wire products with specific properties. Operating from two facilities in Phillipsburg and Washington, New Jersey, totaling over 100,000 square feet, Jersey Strand & Cable has grown significantly. It utilizes over 200 production machines, many of which were conceived, built, or modified in-house, underscoring its commitment to proprietary engineering and product development. The company is privately held and is recognized as a highly diversified fine diameter strand and cable manufacturer globally, maintaining a family-owned business ethos.
Products and Services
Jersey Strand & Cable offers a comprehensive range of custom wire solutions, specializing in micro-miniature, miniature, and small diameter products up to 1/8 inch. Their core offerings include stranded wire, which is highly flexible and strong, suitable for mechanical loads, electrical conduction, and telecommunications. They provide various constructions like 1x3, 1x7, and 7x19, with finished strand diameters ranging from 0.003' to 1/8'. Custom cables (wire rope) are designed for applications requiring low stretch, high flexibility, and long cycle life, including critical uses in military and medical devices such as guide wires and snares. The company also offers braided wire, produced in collaboration with Sinc Inc., available in tubular, flat, or custom shapes, with wire sizes typically from 28 to 44 gauge.
Materials and Customization
The company's expertise extends to processing a diverse array of materials, from common ferrous and non-ferrous metals to exotic alloys and man-made fibers. Material options include Stainless Steel, High Carbon Steel, Copper Alloys, Pure Nickel, Titanium Alloy, Hastelloy C276®, and more, selected based on application requirements for strength, corrosion resistance, conductivity, or heat resistance. Jersey Strand & Cable prides itself on a personalized approach to custom cable design. Their development process involves close collaboration with customers, from initial specifications and material selection to prototype creation and iterative adjustments, ensuring the final product meets precise performance criteria. This commitment to innovation and tailored solutions is exemplified by their contribution to the Eisenhower Memorial tapestry, providing custom stainless steel strand and braid.
