Hercules Lifting is a Proud Supplier of National Strand

At Hercules Lifting, we believe that the quality of your rigging starts long before it reaches your hands. It starts at the source — with the manufacturers we choose to partner with. That's why we're proud to be a supplier of National Strand, one of North America's most respected stranded wire manufacturers.

Whether you're rigging a crane on a high-rise construction site, securing cargo on a marine vessel, or managing heavy lifts in an oil and gas facility, the strand at the core of your rigging needs to perform without compromise. National Strand delivers exactly that — and Hercules Lifting is your trusted Canadian source for their products.

About National Strand: A Legacy of Domestic Manufacturing

National Strand has built its reputation over decades as a dedicated domestic strand manufacturer. Founded with a commitment to producing high-quality stranded wire on North American soil, the company has grown into a full-service manufacturer supplying industries across the continent.

In an era where supply chains are increasingly global and unpredictable, National Strand stands apart as a North American Domestic Manufacturer — meaning shorter lead times, consistent quality control, and the confidence that comes from knowing exactly where your product is made. For Canadian businesses working with Hercules Lifting, this translates to reliable availability and faster fulfillment when it matters most.

National Strand's manufacturing philosophy is rooted in precision engineering, rigorous quality standards, and a deep understanding of the industries they serve. Every product that leaves their facility is built to meet or exceed industry specifications — a standard that aligns perfectly with Hercules Lifting's own commitment to safety and performance.

Proud Women-Owned Business

National Strand proudly holds the distinction of being a certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) supplier of stranded wire. As a WBE-certified supplier, partnering with National Strand — and sourcing through Hercules Lifting — is more than just a transaction. It's an opportunity to support women entrepreneurs and contribute to a more inclusive economy. We're proud to align with suppliers who reflect the values of diversity, equity, and opportunity in the industries we serve.

Types of Strand Manufactured by National Strand

National Strand produces a comprehensive range of stranded wire products designed to meet the demands of diverse applications and environments. Their lineup includes:

• Guy Strand — Used to anchor and support utility poles, transmission towers, and telecommunications infrastructure. Available in Class A, B, and C galvanized coatings for varying levels of corrosion protection.
• Galvanized Strand — Hot-dip galvanized for enhanced corrosion resistance, suited for outdoor, marine, and high-moisture environments where long service life is critical.
• Stainless Strand — Premium corrosion resistance for the most demanding environments, including marine, chemical processing, and food-grade applications.
• Galfan Strand — A zinc-aluminum alloy coated strand offering superior corrosion protection compared to standard galvanizing — ideal for harsh or coastal environments.
• Bridge Strand — High-strength structural strand engineered for suspension bridges, cable-stayed structures, and heavy civil infrastructure applications.
• Guard Rail Cable — Stranded wire cable used in highway and roadway barrier systems, designed to absorb impact and protect motorists.

Strand is defined not just by its material, but by its construction — the number of wires per strand, lay direction, and core type all affect flexibility, strength, and fatigue resistance. National Strand offers multiple construction types including 6x19, 6x36, 7x7, 7x19, and rotation-resistant designs, ensuring the right strand for every application.

Industries Served by National Strand

National Strand's stranded wire products are engineered for the most demanding industries in North America. Their product range supports:

• Electrical Infrastructure — Transmission and distribution lines, substations, and overhead ground wire applications requiring reliable, high-strength strand.
• Transportation — Bridge cables, guard rail systems, and highway infrastructure where structural integrity and impact resistance are non-negotiable.
• Telecommunications — Messenger wire and support strand for aerial fiber optic and copper cable installations across urban and rural networks.
• Broadband — Lashing wire and support strand for broadband cable deployment, including last-mile and rural connectivity infrastructure.
• Construction — Structural strand for bridges, towers, and heavy civil projects where engineered performance and traceability are required.

This breadth of application is a testament to the versatility and engineering depth behind National Strand's product line. No matter your industry, if stranded wire is part of your operation, National Strand — and Hercules Lifting — have you covered.

Quality You Can Count On

National Strand's commitment to quality is embedded in every stage of their manufacturing process. Their strand is produced to meet ASTM, ASME, and applicable industry standards, with traceability and documentation available to support compliance requirements on regulated job sites.

For Hercules Lifting customers, this means every wire rope sling we fabricate using National Strand products comes with the confidence of a verified supply chain. We know the source, we know the specs, and we stand behind every product we sell.

Quality strand isn't just about breaking strength — it's about consistent lay, proper lubrication, dimensional accuracy, and fatigue performance over the life of the product. National Strand's manufacturing controls ensure that every reel meets the same high standard, batch after batch.

Why Hercules Lifting Chose National Strand

Choosing a strand supplier isn't a decision we take lightly. Our customers depend on the products we supply to keep their people safe and their operations running. National Strand earned their place in our supply chain because they share our values: uncompromising quality, domestic manufacturing, and a deep respect for the industries they serve.

As a Canadian lifting and rigging supplier, we're committed to sourcing from manufacturers who meet the highest standards — and National Strand consistently delivers. Their stranded wire products form the backbone of many of the wire rope slings we fabricate in-house, and we're proud to offer their strand directly to customers who need it for their own applications.

When you source through Hercules Lifting, you're not just getting a product — you're getting the expertise to match the right strand to your application, the service to get it to you on time, and the assurance that it's built to perform.