Stranded Wire Products
GUY STRAND
Generally used to reinforce and add stability to tall structures, guy strand consists of high-grade, galvanized steel woven into a 7-wire strand. Reinforcing everything from radio towers to wind turbines, this strand is available in a variety of diameters and is classified in one of five strengths (as shown below). Because guy strand is typically exposed to the elements in its various uses, it is coated with zinc to protect against corrosion. At it strongest specifications, guy strand is able to reinforce some of the tallest structures on earth.
COMMON USES FOR GUY STRAND
- Telephone poles
- Cell phone towers
- Radio broadcasting towers or masts
- Wind turbines
- Ship masts
- Tents
- Steel Trellis
Specifications: | ASTM-A475 |
Sizes: | Diameter Range: 1/4 - 3/8 inch, with custom sizes available |
Coating: | Class A |
Possible Strength grades: | Utilities |
Common | |
Siemens-Martin | |
High Strength | |
Extra High Strength | |
Advantages: | Highly Resistant to Corrosion |
AIRCRAFT CABLE
Despite what its name suggests, aircraft cable is used for far more than just the aircraft industry. It is a thin, flexible steel strand available in a variety of strengths, applications and coatings, and is suitable for aircraft, maritime, military, industrial and commercial use in a variety of applications. This cable is available as either stainless steel or galvanized steel wire. Stainless steel aircraft cable is more corrosion resistant and is recommended for harsher or salt-water conditions. For milder settings, galvanized aircraft cable is an affordable alternative to stainless steel, although it is not recommended for aircraft applications.
The particular advantage to aircraft cable is that despite its flexibility and thin diameter (1/4 inch or less), its multi-strand configuration makes aircraft cable remarkably strong (from 1 X 7 to 7 X 19). For this reason, it is often used to secure large objects such as aircraft or shipping crates during transport.
COMMON USES FOR AIRCRAFT CABLE (DEPENDING ON GRADE)
- Aircraft control
- Boat docks
- Securing ship cargo
- Zip lines
- Stage rigging
- Winches and pulleys
- Garage door cable
- Exercise equipment
- Commercial growers