what is the breaking point of a 5/16 steel winch cable
JK Junkie
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,578
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From: Everett, WA
7 X 19 GALVANIZED CABLE
Size
Approx. Wt.
per 1000 Ft. in
Pounds
Nominal Breaking
Strength in
Pounds*
3/32" **
17.4
1,000
1/8"
29
2,000
5/32"
45
2,800
3/16"
65
4,200
7/32" **
86
5,600
1/4" **
110
7,000
5/16" **
173
9,800
3/8" **
243
14,400
7 x 19
All 7x7 and 7x19 galvanized cable is in accordance with proposed A.S.T.M.
National Standard on Wire Rope for General Purposes, as applicable.
*Listed for comparison only. Actual operating loads may vary, but should never exceed recommended design factor or 20% of catalog Breaking Strength.
** According to Federal Specifications RR-W-410D.
"Meeting dimensional and strength requirements of MIL-W-83420E.
7 x 19 STAINLESS STEEL CABLE, TYPE 304
Size
Approx. Wt.
per 1000 Ft. in
Pounds
Nominal Breaking
Strength in
Pounds*
3/32" ** 17 920
1/8" ** 29 1,760
5/32" ** 45 2,400
3/16" ** 65 3,700
7/32" ** 86 5,000
1/4" ** 110 6,400
5/16" ** 173 9,000
3/8" ** 243 12,000
7 x 19
Size
Approx. Wt.
per 1000 Ft. in
Pounds
Nominal Breaking
Strength in
Pounds*
3/32" **
17.4
1,000
1/8"
29
2,000
5/32"
45
2,800
3/16"
65
4,200
7/32" **
86
5,600
1/4" **
110
7,000
5/16" **
173
9,800
3/8" **
243
14,400
7 x 19
All 7x7 and 7x19 galvanized cable is in accordance with proposed A.S.T.M.
National Standard on Wire Rope for General Purposes, as applicable.
*Listed for comparison only. Actual operating loads may vary, but should never exceed recommended design factor or 20% of catalog Breaking Strength.
** According to Federal Specifications RR-W-410D.
"Meeting dimensional and strength requirements of MIL-W-83420E.
7 x 19 STAINLESS STEEL CABLE, TYPE 304
Size
Approx. Wt.
per 1000 Ft. in
Pounds
Nominal Breaking
Strength in
Pounds*
3/32" ** 17 920
1/8" ** 29 1,760
5/32" ** 45 2,400
3/16" ** 65 3,700
7/32" ** 86 5,000
1/4" ** 110 6,400
5/16" ** 173 9,000
3/8" ** 243 12,000
7 x 19
Last edited by HappyCurmudgeon; Nov 23, 2009 at 04:31 AM. Reason: removed competing forum reference
JK Super Freak
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,687
Likes: 1
From: trenton ontario canada
strength is related to the number of wires and amount of strands
7 stands of 19 wires per strand
is common but there are others
and up sizing isn't a bad idea either
i have 3/8 cable and all 3/8 hardware, that my 10,000lb winch came with.
3/8 may have the same wire and strands but the wire diameter is a few thous thicker
7 stands of 19 wires per strand
is common but there are others
and up sizing isn't a bad idea either
i have 3/8 cable and all 3/8 hardware, that my 10,000lb winch came with.
3/8 may have the same wire and strands but the wire diameter is a few thous thicker