Aircraft Cable, 7x19 Galvanized

7x19 Aircraft Cable | Galvanized

This galvanized 7x19 steel cable is generally referred to as aircraft cable and is a popular choice for deck railing systems, pulleys, winches, and more. The higher strand count and smaller wires provides flexibility and fatigue-resistance, extending the life of your cable and making it easy to work with.

Note: Despite the name, this cable is not intended for aircraft use. Before using for critical overhead lifting applications, consult with a rigging professional.

How Does Aircraft Cable Differ From Wire Rope?

The two differ in several key ways. First, aircraft cable sizes only go up to 3/8", while traditional wire rope can go up to 2" or greater in diameter. Secondly, this galvanized cable is not rated for overhead lifting, while wire rope standardly is.

7x19 Steel Cable Configuration

The class of this steel cable is 7x19. These numbers nominally refer to the cable's construction and differ slightly from a standard wire rope construction - in the case of aircraft cable, this is the number of total strands (including the core, which is identical to the rest of the strands) and an estimation of the number of wires within each of these strands. So for a 7x19 class, the number of outer strands is 6 (wrapped around the 7th as the core), and the number of wires making up each strand ranges from 15-26.

Hot Dip Drawn Galvanized Finish

Along with the superior corrosion-resistance compared to a bright wire rope, a hot dip drawn galvanized aircraft cable offers several other benefits that make it worth the investment.

The most important of these benefits is the strength - the standard galvanization process can weaken the rope by up to 10% of the break strength. The drawn galvanization process does not, so you'll get the same strength as a comparable bright wire rope!

Drawn galvanized also enhances ductility - allowing it to perform better in critical applications - and corrosion-resistance - it won't flake or crack like an electro-galvanized wire might.

Galvanized 7x19 Cable Features:

• Our aircraft cable meets all dimensional and strength requirements of Federal Specification RR-W-410 (latest revision) and ASTM A1023.
• Not intended for aircraft use.
• Sold by the foot.