[TowerTalk] HG52-ss cable

[Jim Thomson]

Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 11:52:11 -0700
From: "Mike" <noddy1211 at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] HG52-ss cable



Stainless Steel cable is not as strong, probably why it is not recommended.


You can get cable made up for you at Wire Rope and Rigging place, most
Cities have one, because they supply the local Crane, winch industries.
Just Google search for "Wire Rope and Rigging" for you local place.

Mike, K6BR

## big difference between  galvanized aircraft cable... and galvanized winch cable..
and SS cable.   1/4" aircraft cable is good for 7000 lbs..... gal winch cable is good for 5700 lbs
and SS cable is down around 4300 lbs.   They are all 7 x 19 construction too.  You need the
right stuff.. with the right nicropress crimps..and the correct length. 

later... Jim  VE7RF 





-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of F.R. Ashley



Hi all,

I will be replacing the cable on my Hygain 52ft crank-up soon, and if I 
remember correctly, isn't stainless steel cable NOT recommended?  Seems like

galvanized is the correct type.
Also, does anyone know of a source of cable that allows you to buy small 
amounts?   Google turns up a lot of sources, but I don't need 250 feet of 
it, and that is the shortest amount I've seen offered.

Thanks,
Buddy WB4M