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    About Steel
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    Compare over 50 grades of steel and cast iron to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

    Steel Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Steel Wire.
    Used for everything from bundling to small-diameter bushings.
    Low-Carbon Steel—Also known as black-annealed wire, this low-carbon steel wire will stay in place when bent. It's commonly used for bundling and as tag wire.
    Galvanized Low-Carbon Steel—This wire is galvanized for good corrosion resistance. It will stay in place when bent, so it’s commonly used for bundling and as tag wire.
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    Low-Carbon Steel
    0.048"-0.003" to 0.003"411/4SpoolCold DrawnAnnealedNot RatedNot Rated300ASTM A85318870K1200000
    0.048"-0.003" to 0.003"1651SpoolCold DrawnAnnealedNot RatedNot Rated300ASTM A85318870K320000
    0.048"-0.003" to 0.003"8305SpoolCold DrawnAnnealedNot RatedNot Rated300ASTM A85318870K5200000
    0.048"-0.003" to 0.003"1,66010CoilCold DrawnAnnealedNot RatedNot Rated300ASTM A85318870K2800000
    0.048"-0.003" to 0.003"16,600100CoilCold DrawnAnnealedNot RatedNot Rated300ASTM A85318870K104000000
     
    Galvanized Low-Carbon Steel
    0.048"-0.003" to 0.003"1—PackageCold DrawnAnnealedNot RatedNot Rated300ASTM A641508872K7700000
    0.048"-0.003" to 0.003"411/4SpoolCold DrawnAnnealedNot RatedNot Rated300ASTM A64118872K120000
    0.048"-0.003" to 0.003"1651SpoolCold DrawnAnnealedNot RatedNot Rated300ASTM A64118872K3200000
    0.048"-0.003" to 0.003"8305SpoolCold DrawnAnnealedNot RatedNot Rated300ASTM A64118872K5200000
    0.048"-0.003" to 0.003"1,66010CoilCold DrawnAnnealedNot RatedNot Rated300ASTM A64118872K2800000
     

    Extra-Flexible Low-Stretch Coated Wire Rope

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope. Extra-Flexible Low-Stretch Coated Wire Rope.
    A flexible option that maintains precise tension. This wire rope is stretched out during manufacturing so it won't elongate further under load. It also has more than twice as many individual wires as standard options to bend easily around winches and drums. Use it around small pulleys and in cable-driven systems where extra stretch could affect how they move. The plastic coating protects the inner wires and keeps them from scratching nearby objects.
    Warning: Not for overhead lifting.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—With solid stainless steel construction, this wire rope has no plating that could wear away. It resists rust, but it won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Nylon Coating—Resists abrasion better than other coatings. It also stands up to mild chemicals, but will swell if exposed to moisture.
    Wire Rope Construction—Strand core rope is crush and impact-resistant.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel with Nylon Coating
    0.048"1/16"507 × 19 Strand Core
    		1 1/4"GrayNo5, 10, 25, 50, 10034235T2900000
     

    Coated Wire Rope

    Image of Product. 7 × 7 Strand Core. Front orientation. Wire Rope. Coated Wire Rope, 7 × 7 Strand Core Wire Rope.

    7 × 7 Strand Core

    Hang fixtures and tether equipment without scratching hooks and other nearby objects. The plastic coating on this wire rope prevents abrasion while further protecting the inner wires from corrosion and damage. All rope is manufactured in the U.S.
    Warning: Not for overhead lifting.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—With solid stainless steel construction, this wire rope has no plating that could wear away. It resists rust, but it won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Nylon Coating—Resists abrasion better than other coatings. It also stands up to mild chemicals, but will swell if exposed to moisture.
    Wire Rope Construction—Strand cores are more crush and impact-resistant than hollow cores. However, you can run electrical wiring or fluid conduit through hollow core ropes.
    Preformed—With each wire shaped into a spiral before being twisted onto the rope, they maintain their shape when cut. This keeps them from unraveling or poking equipment and users.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel with Nylon Coating
    0.048"1/16"507 × 7 Strand Core
    		1 7/8"YesMIL-DTL-83420Clear10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 5008930T4400000
     

    Low-Stretch Coated Wire Rope

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope. Low-Stretch Coated Wire Rope.
    This wire rope won't stretch out under load. Stretched during manufacturing, it maintains a precise, consistent amount of tension without elongating during use. Use it in cable-driven systems to avoid extra stretch that could affect how they move. The plastic coating protects the inner wires and keeps them from scratching nearby objects.
    Warning: Not for overhead lifting.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—With solid stainless steel construction, this wire rope has no plating that could wear away. It resists rust, but it won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Nylon Coating—Resists abrasion better than other coatings. It also stands up to mild chemicals, but will swell if exposed to moisture.
    Wire Rope Construction—Strand core rope is crush and impact-resistant.
    Dia.
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    Coating
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Wire Rope
    Construction
    Recommended
    Pulley/Drum Dia.
    Coating
    Color
    Preformed
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    18-8 Stainless Steel with Nylon Coating
    0.048"1/16"507 × 7 Strand Core
    		2"GrayNo10, 25, 50, 100, 30034235T2500000
     
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