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Stainless Steel Cable
Stainless steel cables are made of chrome-nickel steel wires and have great resistance to corrosion. There are three main classifications of stainless steel used in cables. Type 304 is corrosive resistant, while type 305 is non-magnetic. Type 316 is more corrosion resistant than type 304 and is typically used for applications involving exposure to salt water.
Type 304 stainless steel is the standard alloy for use in wire rope and cable. Its strength is comparable to galvanized rope or cable, but it is much more corrosion resistant. This stainless steel cable can be used in most industrial atmospheres and has acceptable corrosion resistance when used in marine and salt water applications.
Type 316 stainless steel is the customary high corrosion resistant steel for rope and cable. It is resistant to many chemicals used in the pulp and paper, photographic, food processing, and textile industries. This stainless steel cable has the highest corrosion resistance in marine and salt water applications and can be used in temperatures up to 900°F.