Our Type 304 Stainless Steel Wire Rope Cable offers an excellent balance of strength, corrosion resistance, and value. Made from premium 304-grade stainless, it resists rust and staining in most outdoor and indoor environments and provides a bright, attractive finish well suited to architectural cable railing. Available in rigid 7x7 and flexible 7x19 constructions and diameters from 1/16" to 3/8".
Key Features
- Premium Type 304 stainless steel for strong corrosion resistance
- Bright, polished finish ideal for architectural applications
- Choice of 7x7 (rigid, low-stretch) and 7x19 (highly flexible) constructions
- Diameters from 1/16" to 3/8"
- Sold by the coil and reel in lengths from 25 ft to 5,000 ft
Ideal Applications
- Cable railing for decks, stairs, balconies, and interiors
- Trellises, garden, and landscaping features
- Marine, rigging, and general fabrication (non-saltwater-immersion)
- Architectural, display, and decorative projects
Construction & Specifications
| Material |
Type 304 stainless steel |
| Constructions |
7x7 and 7x19 |
| Diameters |
1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8" |
| Finish |
Bright polished stainless |
| Corrosion Resistance |
Excellent for most indoor/outdoor environments |
| Packaging |
Coils and reels, multiple lengths available |
Minimum Breaking Strength by Size
| Cable Size |
Construction |
Min. Breaking Strength (approx.) |
| 1/16" |
7x7 |
480 lbs |
| 3/32" |
7x7 |
920 lbs |
| 1/8" |
7x7 |
1,700 lbs |
| 3/16" |
7x7 |
3,700 lbs |
| 1/8" |
7x19 |
1,760 lbs |
| 3/16" |
7x19 |
3,700 lbs |
| 1/4" |
7x19 |
6,400 lbs |
| 5/16" |
7x19 |
9,000 lbs |
| 3/8" |
7x19 |
12,000 lbs |
Store cable in a clean, dry area away from moisture and chemicals; keep coils and reels supported to prevent kinking. Breaking-strength figures are nominal minimum values for new, unspliced cable and are provided for reference only — always apply an appropriate design safety factor (commonly 5:1, or higher for overhead/life-safety use). Stainless wire rope is not certified for aircraft flight controls.
