Common Constructions of Stainless Steel Wire Rope (7x7, 7x19, 1x19)

Many industries use stainless steel wire rope, including the construction industry, marine industry, and architecture. It has a high strength-to-weight ratio and is very resistant to corrosion and will last a long time. There are many different types of wire rope. The construction type determines the performance of the rope. Some of the most common construction types are 7x7, 7x19 and 1X19. 

With the 7x7 rope design, the Wire Rope possesses a total of 7 strands, and each of these strands consists of 7 wires. The ropes are very flexible, in addition to having a high strength capability. which is more flexible than 1x19, but less flexible than 7x19. For this reason, many people commonly use the 7x7 rope for general-purpose applications, Including the use of cables to control railings, in addition to light lifting. In addition to this, the rope is also easy to use and can be quickly installed. 

The 7x19 construction has seven wires per strand, with each stand having 19 wires, which makes the rope very flexible and able to bend with ease; therefore, it is great for applications that require frequent movement, such as winches, pulleys, and marine rigging. The 7x19 structure also has more resistance to bending again and again, and, therefore, it will officially last longer in a similar type of use. 

1x19 construction has 19 wires that make up a single strand. Therefore, the overall construction will allow little to no flexibility and will be very rigid. It is very strong, very attractive, so it is often used in decorative applications, such as cable railings, architectural support systems, and things like that where the cable will be straight and tight. 

Each construction consists of specific features. The construction will determine which stainless steel wire cable you should select for your application. If you need something that bends easily, (flexible), then you would want to select a 7x19 construction.