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Cable & Wire Rope Stretch
In any cable or wire rope application, stretch may be a concern.There are two forms of stretch in cable and wire rope: Structural Stretch and Elastic Stretch.
Visit our Stretch Calculator Page
Standard Length Tolerances
Liberal tolerances allow a faster rate of production and lower cost.Standard length tolerances for cable assemblies and cut-length cable will permit a saving over "close" tolerances.
Outside Diameter Tolerances for Plastic Coated Cable
Review the tolerances for Plastic Coated Cable
Recommended Pulley Diameters
When designing a cable or wire rope system, service life can be increased by specifying the largest possible pulley or sheave diameter. Review the recommended minimum tread diameters over which various sizes and constructions of cable or wire rope should operate.
QPL-83420 Quick Reference Guide
Military Specification Cable is often designated in RFP's and RFQ's by the Government Designation, a series of numerical designations to specify the Type, Composition, and Diameter of the required aircraft cable.
View a complete list of the QPL-83420 designations, by type and composition designation and in order of suffix.