Hardware and Fasteners - aircraft cable or galvanized cable question

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centerfield
11-17-08, 06:24 PM
Hi

I am trying to buy some cable and "aircraft cable" is what has been suggested to install an indoor batting cage,"net" 100 lbs weight 12x10x55 with a 59' span.

What i have run into is "breaking strength" vs working load"

Some show a 3/16 7 19 at 840lbs working load then you'll see another one at the same except giving a 3700 lb or so breaking strength. examples below,

3/16 7 X 19 250Ft Aircraft Cable 695947 by CM Chain | DoItYourself.com (http://www.doityourself.com/invt/0870162)

http://kochmm.com/UserFiles/Image/KochIndustries/catalogs2/Chain.pdf#page=8

3/16" x 250 ft. 7x19 GAC (http://store.wastewatersupplies.com/3x250ft7xgac.html)

can you tell me what is the difference and what i need?

I will be running 3 strands , 1 on each side 1 down the middle, , attached to screw eyes and turnbuckles.
thanks
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