Wire Rope & Aircraft Cable

Aircraft cable consists of thin steel wires that are stranded together to give the cable a combination of flexibility and strength. Although the largest diameter of aircraft cable available at Tyler Madison maxes out at a ¼”, it is lightweight and strong enough to meet special airline safety standards.

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. Stainless steel cable provides slightly lower tensile strength, but greater resistance to corrosion.

Cable or wire rope is fabricated from individual wires put together in a uniform helical arrangement to form what is called a strand. A strand typically contains 7 wires (1 x 7) or 19 wires (1 x 19), although others are available. Cable or wire rope contains a varying number of these strands such as 7 x 7 and 7 x 19 (number of strands x wire per strand). The more strands and more wires per strand, the more flexible the cable and the higher the cost. The greater the cable diameter, the greater the diameter of each wire and the greater the breaking strength.

All steel cable can be coated with a number of different plastics such as vinyl (PVC) or nylon in various colors. Black, clear and white are typical stock colors, other colors can be ordered. Also, other polymers are available.

Military Specifications-Cable also available to Mil-W-83420.

Aircraft cable is used for more than just aircraft applications. It’s strength and flexibility make it perfect for numerous commercial and industrial uses. Stainless steel aircraft cable is typically used in areas where the components are exposed to oxidative chemicals such as salt, and the ability to resist corrosion is crucial. Galvanized aircraft cable is a more affordable solution, but it does not resist corrosion as well.

About Us
At Tyler Madison Inc., aircraft cable assemblies are just one of the many quality wire rope products that we manufacture for our industrial and commercial customers . We have the ability to create fully customized cable assemblies with standard or specially machined end fittings. With skilled labor and precise advanced equipment, we are able to manufacture quality wire ropes and cables at an affordable price. Along the way, we can help you design and engineer cables for your application. If you have an idea of what kind of cable assembly or wire rope you need, but aren't sure how to make it a reality, just contact Tyler Madison today and we will be ready to help!

Value Added Services
We are committed to providing our customers maximum value when they choose to do business with us. That’s why we go above and beyond with our customer service and offer value-added services to ensure the quality of our products and the satisfaction of our customers. These services include:

• Design Assistance
• Coiling and Packaging
• Hot stamping part numbers
• Pull testing for cable strength
• Fuse Cutting

• Cable Rewinding
• Lean Manufacturing
• Kitting
• Just-in-time (JIT) Programs
• Kanban Programs

No matter how customized the cable or wire rope for your application needs to be, we are more than capable of helping you get the job done!