Wire Rope Types & Specifications

We stock all types of wire rope for every application from a truck winch or a pipe choker to a tugboat towing wire or Crane Rigging. Our knowledgeable experts can help you determine what will work best whatever you’re doing.

Aircraft Cable

Small diameter 7×7 and 7×19 construction wire rope is commonly referred to as “aircraft cable”. IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR AIRCRAFT USE but designed for industrial and marine applications. According to Federal Specifications RR-W-410D, preformed, right regular lay, strand core, drawn galvanized. Aircraft cable is very versatile and is used for everything from hoisting ropes and tie-backs to safety barricades. It is available galvanized, stainless, or vinyl coated.

 

Specialty Wire Ropes

Non-Rotating, Spin Resistant, Rotation Resistant

 

7x19 Vinyl Coated Galvanized Wire

Designed for industrial and marine applications. When using wire rope clips with plastic coated cable, match clip size to uncoated cable diameter (3/16″ cable coated to 1/4″ takes 3/16″ clip). Strip plastic coating off cable where clips will be positioned for full holding power.

Bright 6x19 Class General Purpose Wire Rope

Bright 6x36 Class General Purpose Wire Rope


Galvanized 6x19 Class GP Wire Rope


Galvanized 6x36 Class Wire Rope

Logging Wire Ropes

6X9 Class (Dypac 6, Swaged, Cushioned) According to Federal Specification RR-W-410D, preformed, right regular lay, Drawn Galvanized.