Description
The original Black Aircraft Cable. If you don’t want your cable to be seen, there is no substitute.
1/8 ” – MBS 2000 lb
3/16″ – MBS 4200 LB
1/4″ – MBS 7000 LB
5/16″ – MBS 9800 LB
Key Features Of Galvanized Aircraft Cable 7×19
- 7×19 construction – this 7×19 aircraft cable uses 7 strands of 19 wires each, giving it more flexibility than a 1×19 cable while still holding up to repeated rigging use.
- Black galvanized finish – keeps the steel aircraft cable protected from corrosion while staying visually hidden overhead, ideal when you don’t want the rigging line seen from the house.
- Multiple diameters available – choose from 1/8″, 3/16″, 1/4″, or 5/16″ depending on your load and application.
- Rated breaking strengths – minimum breaking strength ranges from 2,000 lb. at 1/8″ up to 9,800 lb. at 5/16″, so you can match the aircraft cable to your rigging plan.
- Spool length options – available in 250′, 500′, 1000′, and 5000′ lengths, so you can order only what a given hang or project needs.
How To Use The Galvanized Aircraft Cable 7×19
- Select the right diameter. Match your load requirements to the appropriate diameter of this steel aircraft cable. Always build in an appropriate safety margin below the listed minimum breaking strength, not right up to it.
- Choose your spool length. Order the 250′, 500′, 1000′, or 5000′ spool based on how much galvanized aircraft cable your project needs, accounting for cut lengths and hardware terminations.
- Cut to length. Use a proper cable cutter (not standard wire cutters) to cut the 7×19 aircraft cable cleanly without fraying the strands.
- Terminate the ends. Attach the appropriate fittings such as swaged sleeves, thimbles, or cable clamps, to each end before putting the cable into service, following standard rigging termination practices.
- Inspect before each use. Check the aircraft cable for broken strands, kinks, corrosion, or wear at termination points before every use, and retire any length showing damage.
