mil spec wire rope for sale

More wires per strand than other wire rope provides the flexibility required for repeat bending over drums and pulleys and the stainless steel wire rope withstands outdoor and washdown applications.

Continental Cable manufactures its cable and wire rope products to exceed expectations and meet all industry use challenges without compromise. We manufacture wire rope to commercial, federal, and military specifications in sizes ranging from 3/64” to 5/8”.

Our stranding department produces wire rope in a wide range of constructions and with a variety of steel materials. Continental Cable also offers a wide selection of domestic and imported wire rope.

Just to keep people confused, sometimes we call it Guy Wire Cable, sometimes we call it Aircraft Cable, sometimes just Wire Rope. Choosing a Wire Rope for the first time, or even the tenth time can be a daunting task. We start off with a strange term like aircraft cable, which is deceiving if you are trying to buy a wire for construction or marine rigging rather than aerospace applications. Since aerospace was the first place where Wire Rope was used commonly, the stringent requirements associated with this industry were the guiding force behind how wire rope is broken into specific categories. Thankfully here at U.S. Rigging, we have put together a guide that should help to simplify and demystify some of the important factors associated with picking out a Wire Rope.

It may be easiest to start out using one of our premium wire ropes as an example to break things down a bit. Unless you are using your guy wire in a marine rigging application or another context that involves saltwater or extreme moisture, you are going to want to use 7x19 Nylon Coated Galvanized Wire Rope for your most heavy-duty uses. While Galvanized Steel does not resist saltwater or moisture as stainless steel does, it is very resistant to wear, corrosion, and abrasion. the 19 wire, 7 strand design of this rope means that this particular model is also engineered to be especially flexible. Just to add another element to this rope’s Nylon Coating adds resistance to friction and heat.

Wire Ropes are measured by two factors - how many wires are included in each line and how many strands are included within these wires. If you try to read this sentence too many times, it may give you a headache, so here are some examples.

When you are choosing your wire cable, there is a general rule of thumb. Large wires generally stand up very well to abrasion but are not as resistant to fatigue as smaller wires. the size of the rope will help to determine both its strength and flexibility.

For the most part, Galvanized Steel is a little easier on your wallet than Stainless Steel and it will take a lot of abuse without much damage to show. However Galvanized Steel is not quite as strong as Stainless Steel and it can’t be used in jobs where the rope may be exposed to saltwater or excessive moisture.

If you really need to save some cash, bare guy wire cables can hold up pretty decent in some applications. However, if you want your cable to hold up against the elements and friction, you are going to want to look into something with some kind of coating on it. You can choose between a Nylon Coat or Vinyl Coating.

Strand Core is your wire rope, cable, and strand supplier of choice for military, O.E.M., or international specifications. We are a proud member of Associated Wire Rope Fabricators organization.

All Military Specification callouts have different meanings worth noting when buying Wire Rope, Cable, and Strand. Knowing the difference between the various callouts ensures you choose the right product for your applications. While some companies have limited types of Mil-Spec products, Strand Core has a wide range available. Strand Core sells five different Mil-Spec products:Mil-DTL-83420,MIL-DTL-87161,MIL-DTL-18375,MIL-DTL-83140, andMil-W-18242B. All five specifications are approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. Continue reading to learn more about each of these Military Specifications.

This specification explains the requirements for flexible wire rope designed for aircraft control. MIL-DTL-83420 covers requirements of carbon steel and corrosion-resistant steel for the flexible wire rope.

There are two types of wire rope that MIL-DTL-83420 includes: Type I (Non-jacketed Wire Rope) and Type II (Jacketed Wire Rope). Type I can operate within a -65 Degree F to +250 Degree F temperature range in dust, fuel, wind, and oil spills, in wash-down, and other environmental stresses and aircraft experiences. Type II can perform to the same operations, but with a jacket attached to the wire rope.

In terms of compositions, there are specific guidelines for all materials that can be read about on pages 4 & 5 of our Mil-DTL-83420 guide here. The key takeaway is that there are two different Compositions for MIL-DTL-83420: Composition A (made with Carbon steel, zinc, or tin over zinc-coated) and Composition B (corrosion-resistant steel).

This specification explains the requirements of non-flexible wire rope used in aircraft applications. MIL-DTL-87161 covers the requirements for carbon steel and corrosion-resistant steel for wire strand used in aircraft applications.

The two types of wire strand within this specification are Type I (non-flexible, 1x7 class) and Type II (non-flexible, 1x19 class). Both types have two Constructions, one for Right Lay and the second for Left Lay. Both types must perform to specified levels for breaking strength, stretch limits, ductility of steel, test load, and coating adherences.There are two composition types of the wire rope. Composition A is made of carbon steel that is zinc coated. Composition B is made of corrosion-resistant steel.More information of Type I and Type II MIL-DTL-87161 can be found on pages 4 & 5 of our guidehere.

This specification covers the requirements for corrosion-resistant, nonmagnetic steel wire rope used in aircraft flight controls. The wire rope can operate within a -65 Degree F to +250 Degree F temperature range in dust, fuel, wind, and oil spills, in wash-down, and other environmental stresses and aircraft experiences.

For material, corrosion-resistant steel that is in accordance with SAE HS-1086 must be used. Each wire of the wire rope must be coated with a friction-preventing, non-corrosive lubricant. All MIL-DTL-18375 wire rope must meet the breaking strength, endurance, stretch limits, ductility of steel, test load, magnetic permeability and operating temperature range that has been provided. More information can be found on page 4 of our MIL-DTL-18375 wire rope guide.

This specification covers the requirements for rotation-resistant preformed stainless steel wire rope intended for aircraft rescue hoists, utility, retrieval hoists, and winching applications.

The preformed stainless steel wire rope is available in two types. Type I is a rotation-resistant 19x7 construction that is used for hoisting (vertical) operations. Type II is a rotation-resistant 10x7 construction (7x19 IWRC) used for winching (vertical, horizontal, or at-angle) operations. Similar to other Mil-Spec products, packaging, testing and certain performance levels must be met.

The critical takeaway to understand about Mil-Spec products is they are designed with specific applications in mind and have strict rules for materials, sizes, performance, and packaging. Due to the guidelines for each of the Mil-Spec products being particular, buying Mil-Spec guarantees strength, durability, and a high-quality product that has been manufactured to the optimal level.

If you are interested in learning more about the Mil-Spec products sold at Strand Core, please visit our website here. If you want to learn more about the various specifications that our Strand, Wire Rope, and Cable products are manufactured to, check out our Specifications webpage. If you have any questions, our team is happy to help! Reach out to us by email through sales@strandcore.comor by phone at 800-983-9926.

Small diameter 7x19 (and 7x7) construction wire rope is sometimes referred to as "aircraft cable". This is a generic term to describe braided steel wire rope that is no larger than 3/8 of an inch in diameter. These size cables and constructions are used in a variety of applications such as Aircraft controls, running rigging on sailboats, exercise equipment, winches and garage doors and other wide range of mechanical applications. 7X19 is used when flexibility and fatigue are concerns.

Small diameter 7x7 (and 7x19) construction wire rope is sometimes referred to as "aircraft cable". This is a generic term to describe braided steel wire rope that is no larger than 3/8 of an inch in diameter. These size cables and constructions are used in a variety of applications such as Aircraft controls, running rigging on sailboats, exercise equipment, winches and garage doors and other wide range of mechanical applications.

CWI companies manufacture and stock the broadest range of domestic aircraft cable and wire rope in the USA, available to commercial and military specifications in stainless steel, galvanized carbon steel, and a variety of other alloys. We provide products "made and melted in America", "Made in the USA" through our United States based manufacturing facility that ensure your supply chain meets the Buy American Act or the Buy America Act when required. CWI is a fully integrated manufacturer: drawing wire, stranding cable, extruding jacketing material and providing custom products, configurations and processes when you require them.

Woman-owned manufacturer of standard & custom military specification wire ropes & wire rope assemblies. Cable assemblies are available in push-pull types. Applications of cable assemblies include accelerating, actuating, adjusting, braking, controlling, cycling, driving, lifting, pulling, pushing, reeling, restraining, steering, suspending, tension & winding. In-house capabilities include designing, engineering, prototyping, packaging, hot stamping & pull testing for cable strength. Industries served include aerospace, aircraft, appliances, automotive, boating, electronic, furniture, farm equipment, lawn & garden, lighting, machinery, medical, security & sporting goods. Wire ropes & wire rope assemblies meet Mil-W-83420 specs.

Superior quality and 25% stronger than standard commercial cable, this 7x19 Stainless Steel Cable is built in accordance with Military Specifications. Used when flexibility and fatigue are concerns. Aircraft controls, running rigging on sailboats, exercise equipment, winches and garage doors are all common applications. Also known as MIL 83420.

Galvanized Aircraft cable is one of the most common and versatile wire ropes because of its flexibility and durability. GAC is often used for winches, zip lines, cable railings and more.

Our galvanized aircraft cable is always manufactured and mill certified to meet or exceed Federal Specification RRW-410 (Mil-spec. also available) and is available in full reels or cut sizes. We also custom manufacture wire rope slings.

As a single source provider, we have long standing relationships with suppliers developed over decades that allow for consistent quality galvanized aircraft cable and other wire ropes. Not for aircraft use.

Although Carl Stahl Sava Industries is known for producing the world’s tungsten, stainless steel and galvanized steel mechanical cable, exotic wire rope materials remain a less common, yet critical member of our family of cable offerings. Nitinol, titanium, Vitallium®, Inconel® and Molybdenum round out Sava’s compliment of specialty mechanical cable materials...

One good turn deserves another, and choosing the right cable for use with Mil-Spec pulleys will ensure a long life for your investment. Visit our Wire Rope and Cables Pageto view our selection of stock military specification cable products. If you need to engineer a complete pulley system, our engineers would be more than happy to walk you through selecting the right combination of cable and pulleys.