1×7 Stainless Steel Wire Rope Overview
1×7 stainless steel wire rope, also known as a compact seven-wire strand, provides a relatively rigid and dimensionally stable cable construction for architectural, industrial and precision cable applications. Compared with more flexible constructions such as 7×7 Stainless Steel Wire Rope and 7×19 Stainless Steel Wire Rope, 1×7 offers lower flexibility and a more stable cable profile.
Standard diameters range from 0.3 mm to 6.0 mm. Custom reel lengths, packaging and OEM supply are available according to project and order requirements.
1×7 Stainless Steel Wire Rope Technical Parameters
The table below provides reference values for the supplied 1×7 stainless steel wire rope construction. Final material grade, breaking load and production specification should be confirmed against the approved order requirements.
| Diameter (mm) | Approx. Weight (kg/100m) | Approx. Meter (m/kg) | Min. Breaking Load (kN) | Package (m/reel) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.1 | 2000.0 | 0.1 | 12000 |
| 0.4 | 0.1 | 1250.0 | 0.1 | 7500 |
| 0.5 | 0.1 | 800.0 | 0.2 | 4000 |
| 0.6 | 0.2 | 556.0 | 0.3 | 3000 |
| 0.8 | 0.3 | 312.0 | 0.5 | 4000 |
| 1.0 | 0.5 | 200.0 | 0.8 | 4000 |
| 1.2 | 0.7 | 138.0 | 1.2 | 4000 |
| 1.4 | 1.0 | 102.0 | 1.6 | 3000 |
| 1.5 | 1.1 | 88.5 | 1.9 | 2000 |
| 1.6 | 1.3 | 78.1 | 2.2 | 2000 |
| 1.8 | 1.6 | 61.7 | 2.7 | 2000 |
| 2.0 | 2.0 | 50.0 | 3.3 | 2000 |
| 2.5 | 3.1 | 32.0 | 5.2 | 1000 |
| 3.0 | 4.5 | 22.2 | 7.5 | 1000 |
| 4.0 | 8.0 | 12.5 | 13.3 | 1000 |
| 5.0 | 12.5 | 8.0 | 22.6 | 1000 |
| 6.0 | 18.0 | 5.6 | 33.7 | 1000 |
The above values are reference specifications. Actual weight, minimum breaking load and reel length may vary according to material grade and production requirements. Please confirm final technical data before ordering.
1×7 Stainless Steel Wire Rope Construction
The 1×7 construction consists of seven individual wires formed into one strand. Its simple and compact structure provides good dimensional stability with lower flexibility than multi-strand constructions.
This makes 1×7 suitable for applications where a stable cable profile and limited movement are more important than repeated bending performance.
Compared with 7×7 stainless steel wire rope and 7×19 stainless steel wire rope, the 1×7 construction is more rigid and should generally not be selected for applications involving frequent pulley movement or repeated bending.
Typical Applications
1×7 stainless steel wire rope is commonly used where a compact and relatively rigid cable construction is required.
- Architectural cable systems
- Industrial cable assemblies
- Support and tension cables
- Precision cable components
- Structural cable applications
- General industrial applications
1×7 vs 7×7 vs 7×19 Stainless Steel Wire Rope
1×7 Stainless Steel Wire Rope
1×7 provides lower flexibility and good dimensional stability. It is suitable for applications requiring a compact and relatively rigid cable.
7×7 Stainless Steel Wire Rope
7×7 stainless steel wire rope offers medium flexibility and balanced performance for general-purpose architectural, industrial and safety cable applications.
7×19 Stainless Steel Wire Rope
7×19 stainless steel wire rope provides higher flexibility and better bending performance, making it more suitable for cable assemblies, pulleys and applications involving repeated movement.
Custom Stainless Steel Wire Rope Supply
Guangtong Metal supplies stainless steel wire rope in multiple constructions, diameters and reel lengths.
Available constructions include 1×7, 7×7, 7×19 and other wire rope configurations for different industrial, architectural and OEM applications.
Custom diameters, reel lengths, packaging and OEM production are available according to customer specifications, drawings, samples and order quantities.
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Send us your required diameter, material grade, reel length, quantity and application.
Guangtong Metal can provide technical confirmation, quotation, OEM production and export packaging for 1×7 stainless steel wire rope.
FAQ
What is 1×7 stainless steel wire rope?
1×7 stainless steel wire rope consists of seven individual wires formed into one strand. It provides a compact and relatively rigid cable structure with good dimensional stability.
What diameters are available?
The standard diameter range for this 1×7 construction is approximately 0.3 mm to 6.0 mm.
Is 1×7 stainless steel wire rope flexible?
1×7 is less flexible than 7×7 and 7×19 wire rope. It is generally selected when structural stability is more important than repeated bending performance.
What is the difference between 1×7 and 7×19 wire rope?
The main difference is flexibility. 1×7 is relatively rigid and stable, while 7×19 is significantly more flexible and better suited to applications involving movement, bending or pulley systems.
Can you supply custom reel lengths?
Yes. Reel length, packaging and production specifications can be customized according to diameter, quantity and application.