Our Type 304 Stainless Steel Wire Rope Cable combines strength, corrosion resistance, and a bright, attractive finish. Made from premium 304-grade stainless, it resists rust and staining across most indoor and outdoor environments, making it a favorite for architectural cable railing as well as marine and general fabrication. It is offered in rigid 7x7 and flexible 7x19 constructions for railing and light rigging, plus heavy-duty 6x25 (IWRC) reels for larger-diameter, higher-strength work — in diameters from 1/16" to 3/4".
Key Features
- Premium Type 304 stainless steel for strong corrosion resistance and a bright, polished appearance
- Three constructions: 7x7 (rigid, low-stretch), 7x19 (highly flexible), and heavy-duty 6x25 (IWRC)
- Diameters from 1/16" to 3/4"
- Ideal for architectural cable railing and visible, decorative installations
- Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC) on 6x25 for added strength and crush resistance
- Sold by the coil and reel in lengths from 25 ft to 5,000 ft
Construction Guide
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7x7 – semi-rigid, low-stretch; the classic choice for cable railing infill and deck / stair systems.
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7x19 – highly flexible; best where the cable runs over pulleys or must bend easily.
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6x25 IWRC – heavy-duty stainless construction for larger diameters, rigging, and higher-strength applications.
Ideal Applications
- Cable railing for decks, stairs, balconies, and interior partitions
- Architectural, display, signage, and decorative cable
- Trellises, garden, landscaping, and vineyard cable
- Marine rigging, deck hardware, lifelines, and boat fittings (excellent salt-air resistance)
- Balustrades, green-wall and living-wall support systems
- Rigging, hoisting, and general fabrication where corrosion resistance is required (6x25)
- Food-service, sanitary, and washdown environments where rust must be minimized
Construction & Specifications
| Material |
Type 304 stainless steel |
| Constructions |
7x7, 7x19, and 6x25 |
| Core |
Strand core (7x7, 7x19); Independent Wire Rope Core — IWRC (6x25) |
| Diameters |
1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" |
| Lay |
Right Regular Lay (RRL), preformed |
| Finish |
Bright polished stainless |
| Corrosion Resistance |
Excellent for most indoor/outdoor and marine (salt-air) environments |
| Magnetic Response |
Largely non-magnetic in annealed form; may show slight magnetism after cold working |
| Packaging |
Coils and reels; lengths from 25 ft to 5,000 ft |
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 |
| 1/2" |
6x25 |
22,800 lbs |
| 5/8" |
6x25 |
35,000 lbs |
| 3/4" |
6x25 |
49,600 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.
