Are you frustrated with buying Strand, Aircraft Cable, or Wire Rope that fails to perform to the highest level? When buying these products, the key to high-performance is to ensure you choose the suitable construction for the task. Tensile strength, flexibility, fatigue, and torque resistance are all dependent on construction. Let’s look at the various constructions available for Strand, Aircraft Cable, and Wire Rope and go in-depth into the differences and capabilities of each option.
The easiest way to break up the capabilities is to look at the constructions offered for each of our different products (Strand, Aircraft Cable and Wire Rope). Let’s start with Strand.
Strand: Below are the specifications of four different types of Strand constructions:
1x3 Strand Non-Flexible:
1x7 Strand Non-Flexible:
1x19 Strand Non-Flexible:
1x37 Strand Non-Flexible:
Aircraft Cables: Below are the features of four different types of Aircraft Cable constructions
3x7 Aircraft Cable – Flexible:
7x7 Aircraft Cable – Flexible:
7x19 Aircraft Cable – Flexible:
19x7 Aircraft Cable Non-Rotating:
Wire Ropes: Below are the specifications of four different types of Wire Rope constructions
6x19 IWRC Wire Rope – Flexible:
6x19 Fiber Core Wire Rope - Highly Flexible:
6x37 IWRC Wire Rope – Flexible:
6x37 Fiber Core Wire Rope - Highly Flexible:
Knowing the differences between these various constructions and products will guarantee you buy the right Strand, aircraft cable, or wire rope for the job. While there are various differences between each, following the guide above will make it much easier to choose your wire rope products. If you want to learn more about these products, you can check out Strand Core’s PDF with a detailed list of the Constructions offered for Strand, Aircraft Cable and General Purpose Wire Rope here.
If you are looking for a place to buy Strand, Cable or Wire Rope products, look no further than Strand Core. Why buy with us? We carry various constructions and sizes of Wire Rope products manufactured in the USA. We also can provide a custom configuration of materials and constructions that comply with various industry specifications. If you are interested in our products, check out our options at strandcore.com. Alternatively, if you have any questions, our team is happy to help! Reach out to us by email through sales@strandcore.com, or by phone at 800-983-9926.