The Showgear Safety Cable 4 mm is a compact and essential secondary safety device for rigging lighting fixtures, speakers, and other suspended equipment. This 50 cm long steel cable provides critical backup security in case of primary suspension failure, helping to prevent accidents and damage during stage, event, studio, and installation use.

Key Features of the Showgear Safety Cable 4 mm

4 mm diameter steel safety cable for reliable secondary suspension
Fixed length of 50 cm (500 mm / 19.685″)
Maximum Working Load Limit (WLL) of 40 kg (88.185 lb)
Safety factor of 5:1
Silver colour for visibility and professional appearance
Simple loop-to-loop design for quick attachment
Essential compliance accessory for safe rigging practices
Lightweight and easy to handle

Showgear Safety Cable 4 mm: Essential Secondary Safety for Rigging

The Showgear Safety Cable 4 mm is a must-have secondary safety solution designed to protect lighting fixtures, moving heads, LED pars, speakers, and other overhead equipment in professional and semi-professional environments. With a 4 mm cable diameter and a fixed 50 cm length, this safety cable offers a practical solution for short-distance secondary rigging while maintaining a Working Load Limit (WLL) of 40 kg — suitable for most standard lighting fixtures and small audio gear.

Built with a safety factor of 5:1, the Showgear Safety Cable 4 mm ensures a strong margin of safety between the working load and the breaking strength, reducing risk in dynamic environments such as concerts, theatres, festivals, TV studios, clubs, and permanent installations. The silver finish provides good visibility during setup and inspection, while the compact size makes it easy to store, transport, and attach using carabiners or shackles (not included).

Although not individually certified (unlike some BGV-C1 compliant variants), this cable meets basic secondary safety requirements and is widely used as a cost-effective backup measure. Always follow local rigging regulations and best practices — attach one end to the fixture and the other to a secure point on the truss, pipe, or structure. The Showgear Safety Cable 4 mm combines affordability, simplicity, and essential safety in one reliable product, making it a staple in any rigger's or technician's kit. (≈220 words)

Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Showgear
Model	70140
Type	Safety cable
Cable Diameter	4 mm (0.158″)
Length	500 mm (50 cm / 19.685″)
Working Load Limit (WLL)	40 kg (88.185 lb)
Safety Factor	5:1
Colour	Silver
Material	Steel
Certification	Not certified
Applications	Secondary safety for lighting fixtures, speakers, truss rigging, stage & event use
EAN	8717748020802

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