Used as standing rigging on virtually all sailboats.
1 x 19 wire is also well suited for guying and push-pull applications where very little bending is required.
It has become very popular in architectural applications such as railings on stairs, decks, and balconies.
1 x 19 wire rope has more metallic cross-sectional area and thicker wires than either 7 x 7 or 7 x 19 constructions, which makes it the strongest, but also the least flexible, of these 3 common braids.
• 316 stainless steel alloy provides increased corrosion resistance at the cost of some strength
• Price is per foot; full spools are 500 ft
• Note: BL (nominal breaking strength) and weight (lb/100 ft) are approximate
• Rule of thumb is for the application load not to exceed 20% of the breaking load
Heavy on the technical side...
Which alloy to choose?
If you have a choice between the most common marine stainless steel alloys — 304 and 316 — which should you choose?
304* is the stronger (by about 15%) and more economical of the two alloys commonly used for rigging. In the middle range of corrosion resistance provided by stainless steels, it is often used for rigging on boats in cooler climates, like the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
316 stainless steel alloy provides increased corrosion resistance at the cost of some strength. It is the alloy of choice for rigging — especially in tropical climates where higher temperatures and saltwater combine to make corrosion a significant concern.
*304 stainless steel is also referred to as "18/8", denoting its 18% chromium and 8% nickel components.
316 alloy adds 2 -3% molybdenum to the basic 304 formulation to increase resistance to pitting caused by chlorides.
Reference: ASM Specialty Handbook - Stainless Steels; ASM International, 1994
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SKU #: 169359 | MFG #: 12106X8X3X | 656 In Stock Ships immediately | 425 lb | 1/16" | $0.23 | |||
SKU #: 184089 | MFG #: 12150X8X3X | 389 In Stock Ships immediately | 25,116 lb | 1/2" | $10.77 Foot | |||
SKU #: 127240 | MFG #: 12125X8X3X | 1604 In Stock Ships immediately | 6900 lb | 1/4" | $2.80 | |||
SKU #: 169360 | MFG #: 12112X8X3X | 1940 In Stock Ships immediately | 1780 lb | 1/8" | $0.80 | |||
SKU #: 159184 | MFG #: 12119X8X3X | 2485 In Stock Ships immediately | 4000 lb | 3/16" | $1.46 Foot | |||
SKU #: 169361 | MFG #: 12109X8X3X | 418 In Stock Ships immediately | 1020 lb | 3/32" | $0.43 | |||
SKU #: 142857 | MFG #: 1213778X3X | 886 In Stock Ships immediately | 14,800 lb | 3/8" | $4.83 | |||
SKU #: 127241 | MFG #: 12131X8X3X | 999 In Stock Ships immediately | 10,600 lb | 5/16" | $3.71 Foot | |||
SKU #: 169362 | MFG #: 12116X8X3X | 614 In Stock Ships immediately | 2800 lb | 5/32" | $1.14 | |||
SKU #: 153584 | MFG #: 1216378X3X | Special Order Only | 42,000 lb | 5/8" | $14.69 | |||
SKU #: 164794 | MFG #: 1214478X0X | Special Order Only | 20,025 lb | 7/16" | $7.83 | |||
SKU #: 169363 | MFG #: 12122X8X3X | 1118 In Stock Ships immediately | 5350 lb | 7/32" | $2.03 | |||
SKU #: 211841 | MFG #: 12156X8X3X | Special Order Only | 32,400 lb | 9/16" | $13.94 | |||
SKU #: 169364 | MFG #: 12128X8X3X | 960 In Stock Ships immediately | 9261 lb | 9/32" | $3.51 | |||
SKU #: 394562 | MFG #: 3/4-1X19-316 | Special Order Only | --- | 3/4" | $20.86 |