A compensating cable for an elevator or the like.

摘要

Disclosed is a compensating cable (2) adapted to be used in combination with an elevator cab (8), counterweight (4), hoist rope (1) and travelling cable (10). The compensating cable is composed of a sheath (2), at least one elongated strength member such as a link chain (9) or stranded wire rope (14), made from metal or other materials of high tensile strength disposed in the sheath and the volume of the sheath not otherwise occupied by the strength member is substantially occupied by a mixture of metal particles (13) and plastics material (12).