With a diameter less than 1/16", braided wire is often used for lightweight suspending applications, such as hanging light fixtures.

For use in non-lifting applications, such as pulling, tie downs, hanging, tethering, and constructing barriers, these lanyards come with fittings attached.

Rope is lighter and more flexible than wire rope and chain, while the fittings are designed to finish the end of the rope to create an attachment point for connectors.