Metallic cable

A metallic cable for reinforcing an elastomeric article comprising a plurality of substantially identical metallic filaments formed into helixes and positioned adjacent to one another, said plurality of filaments not being twisted about one another and not having any other filament wrapped thereabout, said plurality of filaments being adhered to one another by a plurality of applications of an adhesive substance applied directly on said filaments, said applications being spaced apart from one another with respect to a longitudinal axis of said cable, said filaments all being free of any non-metallic coatings or sheath material other than the spaced apart applications of adhesive.