Stainless Steel Wire Rope Lifting Metal Cable Clear Black PVC Coated Φ0.6mm-5mm

Match the cable OD to the bore of your fittings (ferrules, clamps, or swage sleeves). For balustrade infill, 1.5 mm–3 mm is common. For light rigging or trellis tensioning, 2 mm–4 mm provides a good balance of flexibility and load capacity. Always verify the fitting manufacturer's specified cable diameter range before ordering.

Both coatings use the same PVC compound and provide equivalent corrosion and UV protection. Clear coating lets the metallic sheen of the stainless steel show through — preferred for industrial or utilitarian applications. Black coating gives a clean, architectural finish suited to handrails, garden structures, and interior design installations where the cable should blend into the background.

304 stainless steel performs well in most outdoor environments, including rain, humidity, and mild coastal exposure. For direct saltwater immersion or heavy marine environments, 316-grade stainless is generally recommended. The PVC jacket on this cable adds an additional barrier against moisture and mild chemical contact, extending service life in semi-exposed outdoor settings.

Yes. The cable can be cut with wire rope cutters or bolt cutters sized to the diameter. After cutting, apply a small amount of heat-shrink tubing or a ferrule to the cut end to prevent strand fraying. The 1 m option is ideal if you need a short test piece before cutting from a 10 m spool.

Standard wire rope accessories — including aluminum or copper ferrules, swage sleeves, wire rope clamps (U-bolt or fist-grip), and thimbles — are compatible when sized to the cable's outer diameter. Because the PVC jacket adds to the overall OD, confirm the fitting's rated cable diameter matches the coated OD of your chosen variant, not just the bare wire core.

This cable is suitable for light-duty lifting, tensioning, and rigging tasks. Breaking load varies by diameter — contact us to confirm the rated capacity for your specific variant before using in any safety-critical or overhead lifting application. Always apply an appropriate safety factor (typically 5:1 or greater for overhead lifting) and inspect the cable regularly for kinking, corrosion, or strand breakage.

The PVC jacket adds a small amount of stiffness compared to bare wire, but the multi-strand construction keeps the cable flexible enough to route through pulleys, guides, and tight bends. Thinner diameters (0.6 mm–1.5 mm) remain highly pliable for craft and jewelry use, while larger diameters (3 mm–5 mm) are stiffer and better suited to structural tensioning applications.