GALVANIZED CABLE

art. 420

Galvanised steel cable Ø12 mm composed of 7 trefoils of 7 strands. 

The diameter of the strands are considerably thicker to art. 273* of the same diameter.

Metal core composed of 49 strands in right-hand lay.

It is a very popular cable for via ferrata and protected paths where the emphasis is on durability and strand strength.

However this does create a somewhat rigid cable which is difficult to bend around a thimble.

This can be particularly problematic when constructing departure anchors.

For this reason we have designed departure anchors which do not use thimble fittings but instead fix the lengthwise edge of the cable to a bolt using inbuilt U-clamps.

The diameter of this cable has been confirmed as a suitable measurement for via ferrata routes as the breakage load is able to resist the very high forces applied by the build-up of snow on slopes.

Note: given the rigidity of this cable, it is only available in 12 mm diameter.

Conforms to EN 12385. Supplied with Certificate of Quality. 

For dimensions and resistance properties please see table below:

GALVANISED METAL CABLE for general use

49 strands - 7x7 (6+1) + WSC – Right-Hand Lay. Resistance = 1770 N/mm2