Aircraft CableDespite what its name suggests, aircraft cable is used for far more than just the aircraft industry. It is a thin, flexible steel strand available in a variety of strengths, applications and coatings, and is suitable for aircraft, maritime, military, industrial and commercial use in a variety of applications. This cable is available as either stainless steel or galvanized steel wire. Stainless steel aircraft cable is more corrosion resistant and is recommended for harsher or salt-water conditions. For milder settings, galvanized aircraft cable is an affordable alternative to stainless steel, although it is not recommended for aircraft applications.

The particular advantage to aircraft cable is that despite its flexibility and thin diameter (1/4 inch or less), its multi-strand configuration makes aircraft cable remarkably strong (from 1 X 7 to 7 X 19). For this reason, it is often used to secure large objects such as aircraft or shipping crates during transport.

COMMON USES FOR AIRCRAFT CABLE (depending on grade)

  • Aircraft control
  • Boat docks
  • Securing ship cargo
  • Zip lines
  • Stage rigging
  • Winches and pulleys
  • Garage door cable
  • Exercise equipment
Sizes:Diameter Range: 1/16-1/4 inch, with custom sizes available
Types:Stainless Steel
Galvanized
Construction:1 X 7, 3 X 7, 7 X 7, 1 X 19, 7 X 19

Madison Steel is a global supplier of steel products, servicing different industries by specializing in volume purchases at competitive prices direct from the manufacturer. We only use suppliers that provide consistent, high-grade products, and our Atlanta offices coordinate with seven strategic distribution facilities throughout the U.S. to ensure on-time deliveries to our customers. Whether you need aircraft cable, PC strand, guy strand, music wire or other quality steel products, we have the resources to deliver on time and at a low cost. Please call us at 404-343-4855 for more information.

Madison Steel is a proud member of these organizations:

Post Tensioning Institute

Post Tensioning Institute

Precast / Prestressed Concrete Institute

Precast / Prestressed Concrete Institute

Canadian Precast / Prestressed Concrete Institute

Canadian Precast / Prestressed Concrete Institute

National Precast Concrete Association

National Precast Concrete Association

Madison Steel is a global supplier of steel wire, guy strand and related products servicing a variety of industries nationwide.

Aircraft Cable

Madison Steel is a global supplier of steel wire and related products servicing a variety of industries, and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Working in conjunction with over 30 manufacturers both domestically and abroad, Madison Steel provides you with access to some of the most consistent, proven wire mills and wire products in the world. On-site Delivery. Global Product Access. Madison provides product availability for the most consistent, proven steel wire and cable products in the world. What is aircraft cable? Aircraft cables are stranded wires that are used in a wide variety of applications on or around aircraft. They are used as harnesses for electrical wiring as well as tie-downs, stabilizers, safety fasteners, and for many other purposes. Why do they call it aircraft cable? The name aircraft cable is derived from the fact that this style of wire rope is and has historically been used for aircraft flight controls. The cables that you would find in your dog run or key chain aren't of the same quality as those used for flight controls, but the basic elements are similar. What is aircraft cable made of? Commercial quality "aircraft grade" cable is made from galvanized steel wire or stainless steel wire. Galvanized aircraft cable provides high tensile strength and adequate corrosion resistance for most commercial applications. Will aircraft cable rust? Stainless steel aircraft cable has superior corrosion resistance to galvanized aircraft cable in most environments. If you are concerned with corrosion, you should not be using galvanized aircraft cable.

What is aircraft cable? Aircraft cables are stranded wires that are used in a wide variety of applications on or around aircraft. They are used as harnesses for electrical wiring as well as tie-downs, stabilizers, safety fasteners, and for many other purposes. Why do they call it aircraft cable? The name aircraft cable is derived from the fact that this style of wire rope is and has historically been used for aircraft flight controls. The cables that you would find in your dog run or key chain aren't of the same quality as those used for flight controls, but the basic elements are similar. What is aircraft cable made of? Commercial quality "aircraft grade" cable is made from galvanized steel wire or stainless steel wire. Galvanized aircraft cable provides high tensile strength and adequate corrosion resistance for most commercial applications. Will aircraft cable rust? Stainless steel aircraft cable has superior corrosion resistance to galvanized aircraft cable in most environments. If you are concerned with corrosion, you should not be using galvanized aircraft cable.