{"product_id":"king-chain-7x19-galvanized-aircraft-cable-sold-per-foot-504662","title":"King Chain 7x19 Galvanized Aircraft Cable, Sold Per Foot, Select Size","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.gb-wrap{max-width:100%;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6}\n.gb-wrap h2{font-size:1.25rem;margin:0 0 .6em}\n.gb-intro p{margin:0 0 .9em}\n.gb-hl{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.1em;padding:0}\n.gb-hl li{margin:.32em 0}\n.gb-acc{border-top:1px solid #ddd;padding:.65em 0}\n.gb-acc:last-of-type{border-bottom:1px solid #ddd}\n.gb-acc\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;list-style:none;padding:.2em 0}\n.gb-acc\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.gb-acc\u003esummary::after{content:\"+\";float:right;font-weight:400}\n.gb-acc[open]\u003esummary::after{content:\"\\2013\"}\n.gb-acc .gb-body{padding:.4em 0 .9em}\n.gb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.gb-scroll table{border-collapse:collapse;min-width:520px;width:100%;font-size:14px}\n.gb-scroll th,.gb-scroll td{border:1px solid #ddd;padding:.45em .6em;text-align:left}\n.gb-scroll th{background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600}\n.gb-wrap ul{margin:0 0 .9em 1.1em;padding:0}\n.gb-wrap li{margin:.25em 0}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKing Chain 7x19 Galvanized Aircraft Cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7x19 aircraft cable is built from seven strands of nineteen wires each. More wires of a smaller diameter means a more flexible cable, which is why 7x19 is the construction used where the cable has to bend around a pulley or sheave rather than just hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreaking strength is not a working load. Rigging practice applies a design factor of at least 5 to 1 to wire rope, so a 1\/8 in. cable at 2,000 lb. breaking gives roughly 400 lb. of usable load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"gb-hl\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum breaking strength from 2,000 lb. at 1\/8 in. up to 7,000 lb. at 1\/4 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree diameters, cut to the linear foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7x19 construction, seven strands of nineteen wires each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible enough to run over sheaves and pulleys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalvanized steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eBreaking strength by diameter\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum breaking strength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7x19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000 lb.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/16 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7x19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,200 lb.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7x19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,000 lb.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCommon uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl cables and pulley runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuy wires, bracing and suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinch and hoist cable where flexibility is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRailing infill and cable balustrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eQuestions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between 7x19 and 7x7?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7x19 has more, finer wires so it bends more easily and is the choice where the cable runs over a sheave. 7x7 is stiffer and slightly stronger for its size in some diameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat load can I actually put on it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply a design factor of at least 5 to 1 to the breaking strength. On 1\/8 in. that is roughly 400 lb. Use a larger factor for anything overhead or where people are involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I terminate it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWire rope clips with a thimble, or a swaged sleeve. With clips the saddle always goes on the live end of the rope and the U-bolt on the dead end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I cut it with side cutters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse a proper cable cutter. Side cutters crush and splay the strands, which makes it impossible to fit a sleeve or feed it through a fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it rust?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGalvanizing slows it considerably but a cut end exposes bare steel. Seal or sleeve cut ends outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-top:1.2em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecifications and load ratings are provided for reference only; please verify with the manufacturer before use in load-bearing or safety-critical applications.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KINGCHAIN","offers":[{"title":"1\/8\"","offer_id":55096449761599,"sku":"504662","price":0.23,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/16\"","offer_id":55096449794367,"sku":"504742","price":0.32,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4\"","offer_id":55096449827135,"sku":"504902","price":0.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4901\/7919\/files\/1539654_700.webp?v=1779728218","url":"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/king-chain-7x19-galvanized-aircraft-cable-sold-per-foot-504662","provider":"Griff Building Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}