3/16" 7x19 Aircraft Cable | 316 Stainless

This type 316 stainless 7x19 steel cable is generally referred to as aircraft cable and is a popular choice for boat rigging 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.

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 stainless cable is not rated for overhead lifting, while wire rope standardly is.

7x19 Steel Cable Configuration

This aircraft cable is made using type 316 stainless steel. This stainless steel is considered marine-grade and offers the highest level of corrosion-resistance. It has an added element, molybdenum, that improves the rust-protection. However, this results in less carbon in the construction, which means type 316 wire rope is slightly weaker than other stainless steels. If you are looking for good corrosion-resistance in a stronger wire, consider our type 304 stainless wire rope.

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.

Marine-Grade 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 overhead lifting or aircraft use.
• This item is imported from a vetted vendor - if you are looking for wire rope from a specific country, please call in or fill out our custom wire rope form.
• A certificate of conformity is available for a nominal fee - please request when you place your order.

Aircraft Cable by the Foot Ordering FAQ

Does this 7x19 wire rope come as one length? Yes, the quantity you add to the cart will be provided as one unbroken length of rope. So if you add this to the cart with a quantity of 1000, you will receive one 1000-foot long rope.

Can I order multiple separate lengths? Yes. For example, if you need two 550-foot lengths of rope, you would set the quantity to 550 and then add that to the cart twice. For each separate instance you add this to the cart, you will get a separate length of rope.

Can I order lengths less than the minimum order quantity if when combined they will be greater than the minimum order quantity? Yes - please call to speak to one of our product experts to place this order.

Accessories & More

Complete your aircraft cable assembly - we also carry wire rope fittings and rigging hardware, including wire rope clips, turnbuckles, and eye bolts. Make sure to get type 316 accessories - choosing a dfferent finish / material could result in an adverse reaction between the components.

Custom 7x19 wire rope configurations are also available - call or fill out our online form for a quote!

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