In today’s built environment, the visual impact of architecture often masks the engineering precision behind it. Among the steel, glass, and concrete, there is an essential component that quietly supports modern design: custom cable assemblies. These assemblies don’t just hold things in place; they make possible bold designs while enhancing safety, flexibility, and structure.
Lexco® Cable, a U.S.-based manufacturer with over seventy years of experience, plays a key role in contributing to that possibility. Through wire rope assemblies, cable fittings, and technical collaboration, they provide dependable support to architectural and construction projects nationwide. While they often operate behind the scenes, their work can help bring complex designs to life.
Form and Function: Cables in Architecture
Wire rope assemblies have long evolved beyond their industrial roots. Today, they are fundamental elements in architectural design. You might see them supporting staircases in high-rise towers, securing glass facades on modern offices, or suspending pedestrian bridges across open public spaces. From interior railings to exterior tension structures, cable assemblies allow architects to design with openness and transparency, all without compromising strength.
These applications require more than off-the-shelf hardware. Each project involves precise load requirements, installation conditions, and aesthetic choices. Lexco’s work aims to balance that delicate interplay, offering assemblies that are not only functional but also visually refined for exposed use.
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Strength Behind the Aesthetic
When cables are part of a building’s structure or safety system, performance becomes a top priority. Whether used to stabilize curtain walls, tension lightweight roofing systems, or reinforce cantilevered elements, cable assemblies must be able to withstand stress, weather, and time. Lexco engineers each assembly with these conditions in mind.
Their products can be found in structures ranging from high-end residential balconies to stadium-grade rigging systems. They can fabricate structural tie-downs, suspension cables, safety tethering systems, and railing infill assemblies that work towards meeting architectural intent while complying with building codes and engineering requirements.
In one example, cable assemblies helped facilitate a large-scale outdoor staircase design for a civic plaza. The cables provided lateral stability while preserving a clean, open-air look. In another project, Lexco supplied vertical cable infill for a hotel atrium, adding fall protection that fit well into the space’s modern aesthetic.
Precision Manufacturing, From Blueprint to Build
Lexco’s contribution starts well before any concrete is poured or steel beams are placed. Their team partners with clients early in the process to translate drawings and specifications into manufactured assemblies. This collaborative approach works to ensure the final product aligns with both performance goals and design requirements.
“Our engineering team partners with clients to design high-quality, application-specific assemblies,” said Lexco®. This philosophy drives every stage of production, from material selection and hardware choice to finish options and installation support. You can expect technical guidance that anticipates project challenges before they become problems, backed by clear, ongoing communication.
As an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer, Lexco follows strict internal processes that aim to promote consistency, accuracy, and quality control. Their documentation, testing protocols, and inspection routines are designed to help meet safety standards and building regulations.
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Built in the U.S., Ready for the Jobsite
Lexco® Cable manufactures all of its cable assemblies at its Illinois facility. This U.S.-based production model offers real benefits for your construction timeline. With domestic supply chains, fast turnaround times, and responsive service, they are positioned to meet tight schedules without sacrificing precision.
For many builders and designers, working with a domestic supplier also offers peace of mind. There is less uncertainty around delivery, fewer translation gaps in specifications, and the ability to get answers quickly when designs change or installation questions come up.
Structural Support for Contemporary Spaces
In the end, Lexco’s role is about more than cables. It’s about helping architects and construction professionals create spaces that are not only functional and safe but also expressive and forward-thinking.
When you need structural support that performs without dominating the visual field, cable assemblies offer that rare combination of elegance and utility. And when those assemblies need to be precise, reliable, and tailored to your project, Lexco® Cable provides the partnership that brings everything together.
