Type: 304/316 1x17 stainless steel wire rope 1x7 consists of a single strand with 7 wires. Least flexible, most common for balustrades, it will not bend around corners or angles. It cannot be used with thimble eyes but it is best utilized and looks very effective with machine swaged end fitting.
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1x7 galvanised steel strand is a very popular construction. 1x19’s excellent breaking load and low stretch characteristics along with its’ aesthetic appeal make it a favourite for small diameter applications, examples of which are shown below: