[TowerTalk] EHS strength ratings.

[Roger (K8RI)]

Roger (K8RI) wrote:
> Don Moman VE6JY wrote:
>   
>> Yes 4000 is in the ballpark for both cables. That would be breaking
>> strength.  There are many other ratings for cable that try to establish a
>> "safe working load" (SWL)  or the more modern "working load limit' (WLL).
>> The 750 pound rating is likely one of these..
>>
>>   
>>     
> Don't confuse the stuff at the hardware store with EHS it really is FAR 
> lower in strength.
> The typical 3/16" galvanized wire rope is probably well less than 1000# 
> breaking or working strength.
> Galvanized wire rope can be found with strengths that vary over a wide 
> range, but I don't think you'll find any at the hardware store that 
> comes close to EHS.
>
>   
I forgot to add, "Although they may be able to order  it in the strength 
desired."  to the end of the last sentence.

73

Roger (K8RI)
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
>   
>> 73
>>  Don VE6JY
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 5:26 PM, Dave Tipton <dave at dmtgweb.com> wrote:
>>
>>   
>>     
>>> I was at my local home depot the other day, and they had 3/16th steel cable
>>> for about .45c a foot, which is pretty reasonable (For, pick it up and pay
>>> no shipping costs).  However, what I didn't get, was that it said it had a
>>> rating of 750lbs.  I thought 3/16th had a rating of like 4000 lbs.  Am I
>>> comparing apples to apples here?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dave, W5DMT
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