hey guys i was wondering if anyone could help me out with a few questions?
is the breaking strength of a stainless steel cable equal to or greater than the equivalent size of a galvanized cable, or significantly greater?
and should studs be prevented from backing out of castings by means of self locking nuts or or turnbuckles....or neither?
thanks guys
cheers
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av8tor_assrope
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mikegtzg
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The opposite applies. The galvanized is only slightly higher rated. From an aircraft spruce catalogue:
1/8" 7X19 stainless 1760 lbs. breaking strength
1/8" 7X19 galvanized 2000 lbs. breaking strength
The second question I don't quite understand what you mean. If you are talking about retaining a stud like an engine stud. Threadlocker compounds are usually used on the casting side. And self-locking nuts on the exposed side. A turnbuckle is used on a length of cable, and is always lockwired. Maybe if you were more specific...
1/8" 7X19 stainless 1760 lbs. breaking strength
1/8" 7X19 galvanized 2000 lbs. breaking strength
The second question I don't quite understand what you mean. If you are talking about retaining a stud like an engine stud. Threadlocker compounds are usually used on the casting side. And self-locking nuts on the exposed side. A turnbuckle is used on a length of cable, and is always lockwired. Maybe if you were more specific...
