Type of Cables

~ The rigidity (non-flexibility) or elasticity (flexibility) depends on;

•diameter of the thread

•cable speed

•non-performed @ performed cable

~ More threads are at the same Diameter, the more Flexible is the cable

NON-FLEXIBLE CABLE ~ Used in areas where a linkage does not pass over any pulleys

~ Available in a 1x7 or 1x19, consists of one strand, each containing 7 or 19 wires

~ Available in both galvanised carbon steel and stainless steel

FLEXIBLE CABLE

~ Available in a 7x7 in 1/16 and 3/32 inch sizes

~ Available in both galvanised carbon steel and stainless steel ~ When the cable is manufactured, each strand is formed in a spiral shape (keep strands

TOGETHER, and prevent cable from SPREADING OUT when cut)

~ Gives GREATER flexibility and relives bonding stresses

EXTRA-FLEXIBLE CABLE ~ Most widely used, 7x19, available in 1/8 inch up

~ Extra flexible, made of each in 7 strands, each strand having 19 wires

~ Available in both galvanised carbon steel and stainless steel

GALVANISED cable is more resistant to fatigue than STAINLESS STEEL, but in applications where CORROSION take places, STAINLESS STEEL is used