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Lexco® Cable is an industry-leading wire rope assembly
manufacturer providing innovative assemblies, products, and
solutions to government and commercial customers.

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Military Grade Certified

Lexco Cable is certified to deliver the precision and reliability
needed for military applications. Take a look at why we’re a
trusted brand for military wire rope.

mil-spec

To view a complete list of the military specification Lexco® Cable is able to provide, please click here.

• MIL-DTL-83420 • MS20667
• MIL-DTL-87161 • MS51844
• MIL-DTL-18375 • AN100
• MIL-DTL-83140 • AN111
• MIL-C-5651 • NAS1435
• MS21259 • MS16843
• MS21260 • MS20664
• MS20668
iso9001

Lexco® Cable works hard to ensure clear processes, communication structures, as well as task and responsibility management in every aspect of manufacturing and is proud to be ISO 9001 certified. We also can submit First Article Inspection (FAI) including an AS9102 report. With Lexco® Cable, you can rest assured you're in the safe hands of some of the industry's most knowledgeable experts.

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At Lexco® Cable, we're intimately familiar with the particular needs and intricacies of large bureaucracies and government organizations. With past clients including the Illinois Department of Corrections, the Illinois Parks Department, and the U.S. Army’s Rock Island Arsenal, we can appreciate and accommodate the needs of any sized company or institution.

specialized-services

With our extensive expertise and strategic partnerships, Lexco® Cable is proud to provide a wide range of specialized services including


MIL-DTL-781 Wire rope swaging.

MIL-DTL-5688 Proof testing and pre-stretching.

MIL-I-631 Flame retardant and anti-fungal coating.

To view a complete listing of categories for the products and services Lexco® Cable is proud to offer, including fittings, hardware and tools, push-pull controls, assemblies, and more, please click here.

custom-req

Lexco® Cable's custom wire rope assemblies are built to your unique specifications and delivered when you need them. Our custom assembly guides allow you to easily specify a wire rope assembly design while providing a convenient, accompanying visual display. We're proud of the fact that special projects and custom requirements are our specialties

Other Lexco Specs and Certifications

Access more information about US/CA Joint Certifications, our
ITAR registration, and conflict minerals policy below.

Guides And White Papers

Want to learn more about Lexco’swire rope specifications, or see
them in action yourself? Get started with some of our guides:

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MILITARY
LANYARDS GUIDE
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Lexco® Cable has an extensive history fabricating military lanyards, typically from MIL-DTL-83420 aircraft cable. These featured examples are a snapshot of our work. Whether you have an existing drawing or are seeking guidance in your lanyard design, we will provide you with estimates and expertise at every stage of your project.

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PUSH-PULL
CABLES GUIDE
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To meet a wide variety of different needs, Lexco® specializes in non-standard push-pull controls with unique dimensions that are made possible by the dedicated engineers in Lexco's CNC department. This guide looks at several of the unique push-pull cables that Lexco® has manufactured for numerous industries, including military, aerospace, construction, transportation, recreation, sheet metal machining, and more. 

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WIRE ROPE
LANYARDS WHITE PAPER
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This white paper highlights the importance of wire rope lanyards used by the United States armed forces and, subsequently, the necessity and criteria needed to find a suitable manufacturer and supplier of wire rope lanyards. Examples are provided that demonstrate previous, current, or emerging use cases for wire rope lanyards and which highlight their importance in providing safety, security, and simplicity for American soldiers.