Wire Rope Assemblies

Winches are sold without wire rope.
The breaking strength of new wire rope should be 5 times the size of the largest load for lifting application and 3 times the size of the largest load for pulling applications.

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Breaking Strength of 7x19 Wire Rope (lb)
Wire Rope Diameter (inch)	Galvanized Aircraft Cable	304 Stainless Steel Wire Rope
1/8"	3,000	1,760
3/16"	4,200	3,700
1/4"	7,000	6,400
5/16"	9,800	9,000
3/8"	14,400	12,000
Breaking Strength of 6x37 Wire Rope (lb)
Wire Rope Diameter (inch)	IWRC IPS (Improved Plow Steel) Wire Rope	IWRC EIPS (Extra Improved Plow Steel) Wire Rope
3/8"	12,400	15,100
7/16"	16,500	20,400
1/2"	23,000	26,600
9/16"	29,000	33,600
5/8"	35,800	41,200
3/4"	51,200	58,800
7/8"	69,200	79,600
1"	89,800	103,400
1-1/8"	113,000	130,000
1-1/4"	138,800	159,800
1-1/2"	197,800	228,000
Values shown are for reference only. When selecting a wire rope, use the breaking strength specified by the rope manufacturer.