Cable Edge
Cones
Where the cone meets the cable — a tensile form that flows freely, curves naturally and defines space with effortless architectural grace. Engineered to create striking visual landmarks while delivering exceptional structural performance, weather protection and timeless design appeal.
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Conical Membranes
A conical membrane structure is one of the most expressive and architecturally striking forms in tensile design.
Defined by its pointed apex and radiating tension lines, the cone is both a structural statement and a design icon — offering efficient load distribution, natural rainwater runoff, and an unmistakable visual presence in any landscape.
Where the cone meets the cable — a tensile form that flows freely, curves naturally and defines space with effortless architectural grace.
The Geometry — Designed with Precision, Expressed with Freedom
The apparent freedom of a cable edge cone is, in reality, the product of a highly precise engineering and design process. At MECANCO, the catenary sag — the depth and curvature of each cable edge — is not assumed or estimated.
It is calculated and modelled on specialised tensile design software, where the geometry of every cable edge is determined in direct response to the overall conical form, the span of each edge, the tension forces acting through the membrane and the structural parameters of the specific installation.
This means that every cable edge curvature in a MECANCO conical membrane is a considered, engineered decision — not an approximation. The sag depth, the cable tension, the anchor point geometry and the interaction between adjacent cable edges are all resolved within the design software before a single component is fabricated.
The result is a cable edge profile that is architecturally beautiful precisely because it is structurally correct.
Versatile by Design.
Architectural by Nature.
Cable edge conical membranes are among the most versatile and widely applicable tensile forms in the MECANCO portfolio — suited to a broad range of environments where architectural expression, spatial identity and overhead shelter are required simultaneously.
Entrance Canopies & Arrival Zones
Cable edge cones create dramatic, flowing arrival statements for commercial, hospitality and institutional buildings.
Landscape Pavilions & Garden Shelters
The free-flowing cable edge profile integrates naturally with landscape environments, complementing the organic character of outdoor spaces.
Corporate Campus Outdoor Spaces
Covered breakout zones, outdoor terraces and open plaza shelters where architectural quality and spatial identity are equally important.
Hospitality & Resort Spaces
Poolside canopies, courtyard shelters and alfresco dining zones where the flowing tensile form adds premium character to the guest environment.
Car Parking Shade Structures
Series cable edge cone arrays delivering scalable, architecturally expressive shade coverage across large parking environments.
Public & Institutional Spaces
Covered walkways, public plaza canopies and open gathering spaces where the tensile form creates a sense of place and architectural identity.
Engineered Details.
Defined with Precision.
Structure Type
Cable edge conical membrane — single cone, twin cone or series configurations.
Boundary System
Catenary arch cable edges — tensioned and geometrically modelled per installation.
Catenary Sag
Calculated and defined on specialised tensile design software — specific to each installation geometry.
Mast System
Central mast or side pole configurations depending on application.
Membrane Material
Type 1 or Type 2 PVDF coated tensile fabric — selected per project requirements.
Hardware
SS 316 stainless steel cables, end terminals, turnbuckles and clamping accessories.
Design Process
Full tensile form-finding analysis — cable geometry, membrane stress and anchor force calculations conducted prior to fabrication.
Customisation
Fully bespoke — cone geometry, cable sag profile, mast height and membrane colour tailored to each project.
Engineering Intelligence.
Architectural Beauty.
The cable edge cone is a tensile form that rewards engineering intelligence with architectural beauty — and at MECANCO, we bring both in equal measure.
Our mastery of the catenary cable edge lies not just in knowing how to install it, but in knowing how to design it — understanding the precise relationship between cone geometry, cable tension, sag depth and membrane stress that produces a cable edge profile of genuine architectural quality.
Every cable edge cone we build has been through our full tensile design and analysis process — ensuring that the flowing, effortless beauty visible in the finished structure is the direct expression of the engineering rigour that created it.
This is what separates a MECANCO cable edge cone from a standard tensile installation — and it is visible in every curve, every cable and every carefully resolved anchor detail.