Stainless Steel Wire Rope
&
Aircraft Cable
70 Commercial Way, E. Providence, RI 02914 sales@wwewirerope.com (401) 434-3900
Stainless Steel Wire Rope & Aircraft Cable
We stock all kinds of type 304 Stainless steel aircraft cable and type 316 stainless steel aircraft cable both also known as SSAC. Applications of stainless steel cable vary but SSAC is often used in industries such as architectural for decks and docks, rigging for sail boats, the food industry and water treatment facilities. is utilized in environments where corrosion resistance is required.
At Worldwide Enterprises, we have provided stainless steel aircraft cable for decades to riggers and designers for some of the highest profile and demanding applications including racing vessels, award winning architectural designs and clean environment conditions in the food and water treatment industries.
In addition to the stainless steel aircraft cable specs listed below we also stock a full line of larger diameter stainless steel wire ropes in many different constructions. For more information about our stainless steel aircraft cable and stainless steel hardware and fittings please contact us today.
Stainless Steel Wire Rope & Aircraft Cable
NOT FOR AIRCRAFT USE
This type of cable is made of special strength wires primarily for aircraft controls and miscellaneous uses in the aircraft industry. Commercial grade aircraft cable cannot be used for aircraft controls. However, it is used in many general-purpose applications such as slings, winch line, non-aircraft control cables and more (Mil-spec. also available, please call or email us for more information).
| Diameter | Approx. Weight Per 1000 Ft. (lbs) |
Galvanized Minimum Breaking Strength (lbs) |
Stainless Minimum Breaking Strength (lbs) |
| 3/32" | 17.4 | 1,000 | 920 |
| 1/8" | 29 | 2,000 | 1,760 |
| 5/32" | 45 | 2,800 | 2,400 |
| 3/16" | 65 | 4,200 | 3,700 |
| 7/32" | 86 | 5,600 | 5,000 |
| 1/4" | 110 | 7,000 | 6,400 |
| 5/16" | 173 | 9,800 | 9,000 |
| 3/8" | 243 | 14,400 | 12,000 |
| Diameter | Approx. Weight Per 1000 Ft. (lbs) |
Galvanized Minimum Breaking Strength (lbs) |
Stainless Minimum Breaking Strength (lbs) |
| 3/64" | 4.2 | 270 | 270 |
| 1/16" | 7.5 | 480 | 480 |
| 3/32" | 16 | 920 | 920 |
| 1/8" | 28 | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| 5/32" | 43 | 2,600 | 2,400 |
| 3/16" | 62 | 3,700 | 3,700 |
| 1/4" | 106 | 6,100 | 6,100 |
| 5/16" | 167 | 9,200 | 9,000 |
| 3/8" | 236 | 13,100 | 12,000 |
| Diameter | Approx. Weight Per 1000 Ft. (lbs) |
Galvanized Minimum Breaking Strength (lbs) |
Stainless Minimum Breaking Strength (lbs) |
| 3/64" | 5.5 | 375 | 375 |
| 1/16" | 8.5 | 500 | 500 |
| 3/32" | 20 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| 1/8" | 35 | 2,100 | 2,100 |
| 5/32" | 55 | 3,300 | 3,300 |
| 3/16" | 77 | 4,700 | 4,700 |
| 7/32" | 102 | 6,300 | 6,300 |
| 1/4" | 135 | 8,200 | 8,200 |
| 9/32" | 170 | 10,300 | 10,300 |
| 5/16" | 210 | 12,500 | 12,500 |
| 3/8" | 300 | 17,500 | 17,500 |
| 7/16" | 410 | 22,500 | 22,500 |
| 1/2" | 521 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| 9/16" | 670 | 36,200 | 36,200 |
| 5/8" | 855 | 47,000 | 47,000 |
Stainless Steel Wire Rope
Similar in construction to 6x19 class IWRC galvanized wire rope, stainless steel ropes are used for general purpose in corrosive environments.
| Diameter | Approx. Weight Per Foot (lbs) |
Normal Breaking Strength (lbs) |
| 7/16" | 0.35 | 16,300 |
| 1/2" | 0.46 | 22,800 |
| 9/16" | 0.59 | 28,500 |
| 5/8" | 0.72 | 35,000 |
| 3/4" | 1.04 | 49,600 |
| 7/8" | 1.42 | 66,500 |
| 1" | 1.85 | 85,400 |
| 1-1/8" | 2.34 | 106,400 |
| 1-1/4" | 2.89 | 129,400 |
| 1-3/8" | 3.5 | 153,600 |
Similar in construction to 6x36 class IWRC galvanized wire rope, stainless steel ropes are used for general purpose in corrosive environments.
| Diameter | Approx. Weight Per Foot (lbs) |
Normal Breaking Strength (lbs) |
| 7/16" | 0.35 | 16,300 |
| 1/2" | 0.46 | 22,800 |
| 9/16" | 0.59 | 28,500 |
| 5/8" | 0.72 | 35,000 |
| 3/4" | 1.04 | 49,600 |
| 7/8" | 1.42 | 66,500 |
| 1" | 1.85 | 85,400 |
Nylon or Vinyl Coated
GALVANIZED OR STAINLESS - CLEAR OR STANDARD COLORS
Nylon or plastic coated aircraft cable is the same material as shown above but coated with a tough, flexible coating. It is used for general purpose where coating is required.
7X7
7X19
| Diameter | Construction | Approx. Weight per 1000 Ft (lbs) |
| 3/64" - 1/16" | 7X7 | 5.2 |
| 1/16" - 3/32" | 7X7 | 10 |
| 3/32" - 1/8" | 7X7 | 21 |
| 3/32" - 3/16" | 7X7 | 28 |
| 1/8" - 3/16" | 7X7 | 40 |
| 1/8" - 3/16" | 7X19 | 40 |
| 3/16" - 1/4" | 7X19 | 79 |
| 1/4" - 5/16" | 7X19 | 127 |
| 5/16" - 3/8" | 7X19 | 197 |