0.3mm 0.5mm 0.8mm 1mm 5mm 10mm 12mm 16mm 304 Steel Wire Rope Lifting Metal Cable

7×7 rope consists of 7 strands, each made of 7 individual wires, giving a total of 49 wires. It is stiffer and holds its shape well in straight runs such as balustrade infill cables. 7×19 rope has 7 strands of 19 wires each (133 wires total), making it significantly more flexible and better suited to applications involving bending over pulleys, through fittings, or around curves.

304 stainless steel offers good corrosion resistance in most outdoor environments, including moderate coastal exposure. For highly aggressive marine environments with direct salt spray, 316 stainless steel is generally recommended. For standard garden, patio, balustrade, and inland coastal applications, 304 grade performs reliably.

Diameter selection depends on the load the cable must carry and the fittings you plan to use. For decorative trellis or light clothesline use, 0.8 mm–1.5 mm is typically sufficient. Balustrade infill cables commonly use 2.0 mm–4.0 mm. Structural rigging and heavier lifting applications generally require 5.0 mm and above. Always check the working load limit for your chosen diameter and apply an appropriate safety factor.

Yes. The 1 m and 10 m options allow you to purchase close to the length you need. Wire rope can be cut with bolt cutters, angle grinder cut-off discs, or dedicated cable cutters. To prevent the cut end from fraying, apply a small amount of heat-shrink tubing, a cable end cap, or a swage ferrule immediately after cutting.

This rope is compatible with standard 304 stainless steel swage fittings (jaw, eye, stud, and fork terminals), wire rope clips (bulldog grips), thimbles, and turnbuckles. Always match the fitting bore diameter to the cable diameter you select. Using an undersized fitting bore will prevent proper swaging; an oversized bore will not grip the cable securely.

Yes. Each quantity ordered is supplied as a single continuous cut length. If you order a 1 m variant, you receive one uninterrupted 1-metre piece. If you need multiple short sections, order the quantity you require and cut to your final lengths on site.

Minimum bend radius varies by diameter and strand construction. As a general guide, 7×19 rope can be bent to a tighter radius than 7×7 of the same diameter. A commonly applied rule is a minimum bend radius of 10–12 times the cable diameter for 7×19 construction. Contact us to confirm the specific value for your chosen variant if your application involves tight bends.