TYPE 1 -Comp A - Galvanized
Code |
Construction |
Diameterin. |
BreakingStrengthlbs. |
Weightper 100 feetlbs. |
GML047N-MFGC |
7 x 7 |
3/64 |
270 |
0.42 |
GML063N-MFGC |
7 x 7 |
1/16 |
480 |
0.75 |
GML094N-MFGC |
7 x 7 |
3/32 |
920 |
1.6 |
GML094P-MFGC |
7 x 19 |
3/32 |
1,000 |
1.6 |
GML125P-MFGC |
7 x 19 |
1/8 |
2,000 |
2.9 |
GML156P-MFGC |
7 x 19 |
5/32 |
2,800 |
4.5 |
GML188P-MFGC |
7 x 19 |
3/16 |
4,200 |
6.5 |
GML250P-MFGC |
7 x 19 |
1/4 |
7,000 |
11 |
Continental Cable is an approved source for MIL-DTL-83420. Wire rope manufactured under this specification has been qualified by a test facility located in the continental United State or Canada. The specification MIL-DTL-83420 establishes all of the requirements for each size of wire rope for each type, composition, and construction.
The specific requirements refer to:
- Steel composition
- Tin and zinc coating composition
- Lubricant
- Construction
- Wire properties
- Preforming
- Splicing and joining
- Twist-off
- Temperature range*
- Wire flexibility
- Stretch limits
- Test load
- Resistance to fluid
- Color-coding identification
- Breaking strength
- Endurance
- Ductility of steel
* The wire rope shall be capable of operation in wind, dust, fuel, oil spills, wash-down, and other aircraft environmental stresses and experiences within a -65F to +250 F ( -54 C to 121 C) temperature range.
