Built for strength, durability, and all-weather performance, our Galvanized Aircraft Cable / Wire Rope is a commercial-grade steel wire rope drawn from high-carbon steel and hot-dip / electro-galvanized for excellent rust and corrosion resistance. It is offered in five constructions — flexible 7x19, abrasion-resistant 7x7, and heavy-duty 6x19, 6x25, and 6x26 (IWRC) — in diameters from 1/16" up to 1-1/4" and cut lengths from short coils to 5,000 ft reels. From light-duty cable railing to heavy rigging and crane work, there is a size and construction to match the job.
Key Features
- Galvanized high-carbon steel for strong corrosion and rust resistance in outdoor, marine, and industrial settings
- Five constructions: 7x7 (rigid, abrasion-resistant), 7x19 (highly flexible), and 6x19 / 6x25 / 6x26 (heavy-duty, IWRC) for maximum strength
- Full diameter range from 1/16" to 1-1/4"
- Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC) on 6x19 / 6x25 / 6x26 adds crush resistance and helps the rope hold its shape under load
- High strength-to-diameter ratio with reliable, consistent minimum breaking strength
- Sold by the coil and reel in lengths from 25 ft up to 5,000 ft
Construction Guide
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7x7 – 7 strands of 7 wires. Semi-rigid with good abrasion resistance; ideal for cable railing, guy wires, and light rigging where minimal stretch is wanted.
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7x19 – 7 strands of 19 wires. Highly flexible; best for winches, pulleys, garage doors, and applications that run over sheaves.
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6x19 IWRC – 6 strands of ~19 wires over a steel core. A balanced heavy-duty rope with good strength and moderate flexibility for general rigging and hoisting.
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6x25 IWRC – 6 strands of 25 filler-wire construction. More fatigue- and abrasion-resistant than 6x19 at similar strength; a strong all-round rigging rope.
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6x26 IWRC – compacted heavy-duty construction offering the highest strength in this range; suited to cranes, hoists, and demanding lifting / pulling.
Ideal Applications
- Cable railing, deck, stair, and balcony infill; architectural and display cable
- Rigging, hoisting, winch lines, slings, tie-downs, and load securement
- Crane, derrick, and heavy-lifting lines (6x19 / 6x25 / 6x26)
- Towing, recovery, and pulling applications
- Guy wires, overhead supports, antenna and tower bracing
- Fencing, trellises, vineyard and agricultural cable, animal enclosures
- Marine deck hardware, docks, and boat rigging (non-continuous saltwater immersion)
- General industrial, construction, utility, and OEM fabrication
Construction & Specifications
| Material |
Galvanized high-carbon steel |
| Constructions |
7x7, 7x19, 6x19, 6x25, and 6x26 |
| Core |
Fiber/strand core (7x7, 7x19); Independent Wire Rope Core — IWRC (6x19, 6x25, 6x26) |
| Diameters |
1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", 1-1/8", 1-1/4" |
| Lay |
Right Regular Lay (RRL), preformed |
| Grade |
Improved Plow Steel (IPS) / Extra Improved Plow Steel (EIPS) class, by size |
| Finish |
Galvanized (zinc-coated) for corrosion resistance |
| Packaging |
Coils and reels; lengths from 25 ft to 5,000 ft |
| Grade note |
Commercial-grade aircraft cable — not certified for aircraft flight controls |
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 |
| 1/8" |
7x19 |
2,000 lbs |
| 5/32" |
7x19 |
2,800 lbs |
| 3/16" |
7x19 |
4,200 lbs |
| 1/4" |
7x19 |
7,000 lbs |
| 5/16" |
7x19 |
9,800 lbs |
| 3/8" |
7x19 |
14,400 lbs |
| 1/2" |
6x19 |
24,000 lbs |
| 9/16" |
6x19 |
26,100 lbs |
| 5/8" |
6x19 |
31,860 lbs |
| 3/4" |
6x19 |
46,080 lbs |
| 1/2" |
6x25 |
26,600 lbs |
| 5/8" |
6x25 |
41,200 lbs |
| 3/4" |
6x25 |
58,800 lbs |
| 1/2" |
6x26 |
26,600 lbs |
| 5/8" |
6x26 |
41,200 lbs |
| 3/4" |
6x26 |
58,800 lbs |
| 7/8" |
6x26 |
79,600 lbs |
| 1" |
6x26 |
103,400 lbs |
| 1-1/8" |
6x26 |
130,000 lbs |
| 1-1/4" |
6x26 |
159,800 lbs |
Store cable in a clean, dry area away from moisture and chemicals; keep coils and reels supported to prevent kinking and use proper end terminations (swaged sleeves, wire-rope clips, or fittings) rated for the cable. 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). Commercial-grade cable is intended for general-purpose use and is not certified for aircraft flight controls or for overhead personnel lifting.
