Cable railing
316 stainless gives decks, stairs and balconies a clean, open look and holds up to the weather, even on the coast.
Galvanized and stainless aircraft cable, by the reel
Full 3,281 ft reels (1,000 m) in 3/32", 1/8", 3/16" and 1/4", stocked in the USA for contractors, fabricators, ranches and marine businesses.
Why buy from Roughneck Cable
Stocked in the USA, shipped the same day
Every size and both materials are on the shelf.
Prices and delivery shown up front
Reel prices, stock and delivery costs are all online, and a full reel costs far less per foot than cable cut to length.
Specifications you can check
Our galvanized cable is made to ASTM A1023, and every size lists its breaking load, tensile grade and reel weight.
Pay by invoice, no account needed
Choose invoice at checkout and pay by bank transfer.
The range
Galvanized for strength and value, or 316 stainless for salt air and weather. Prices are per 3,281 ft reel, excluding sales tax and freight.
What our cable is used for
Most jobs need one of two materials and a couple of sizes.
Fencing, gates and ranch work
Galvanized 7×19 takes the strain on fence lines, gate braces and corrals, and the zinc coating lasts outdoors.
Winch lines and pulleys
Flexible 7×19 bends around sheaves and winch drums without kinking, for pull lines, tie-downs and rigging.
Marine and docks
Boat rigging, docks and outdoor gear near salt spray, where galvanized cable would rust sooner.
Guy wires and signage
Stay poles, masts and antennas, hang signs and lighting, or carry cables across a span.
Agriculture and greenhouses
Support wires for vineyard and orchard trellises, hop yards and greenhouses.
Choosing the right cable
Galvanized or 316 stainless
Galvanized cable is zinc-coated carbon steel. It’s the stronger and cheaper of the two, and lasts well in most outdoor work.
316 stainless costs more, but resists corrosion far better and stays bright. Choose it near the sea, around chemicals, or where rust would show.
7×7 or 7×19
7×7 has seven wires in each of its seven strands, for a stiffer cable that holds a straight line and resists abrasion.
7×19 has nineteen finer wires per strand, so it bends easily around pulleys and drums. Our 3/32" cable is 7×7, and the 1/8", 3/16" and 1/4" sizes are 7×19.
Breaking load and working load
Minimum breaking load is the force that breaks new cable in a straight pull. For a working load, divide it by a design factor, commonly 5.
Fittings, bends and wear reduce what a cable can carry. Anything for lifting or protecting people should be specified by a competent person.
How ordering works
Choose your reels
Every product page shows the price, stock and freight cost.
Check out in a few minutes
Enter your address and the freight cost is added before you pay.
Pay by invoice
We email an invoice to pay by bank transfer. No trade account needed.
Same day dispatch
We email you when your reels are on the way.
Common questions
How much does freight cost?
Delivery is priced on the total weight of your order and shown at checkout. One 3/32" reel starts at $88.20. See the delivery page for every size.
Can I buy cable cut to length?
No, we sell full 3,281 ft reels only. For anything else, ask for a quote.
Do you offer trade or bulk pricing?
Prices are the same for everyone. For larger quantities or a regular supply, ask for a quote.
How heavy is a reel?
A full reel weighs about 60 lb for 3/32", 103 lb for 1/8", 216 lb for 3/16" and 370 lb for 1/4". For the 3/16" and 1/4" reels, have a forklift or liftgate ready and say so in the delivery instructions.
Where do you deliver?
We ship to the 48 contiguous states and Washington, DC. Ground parcel takes the 3/32" and 1/8" reels and LTL freight with liftgate takes every size. We don’t ship to Alaska and Hawaii.
Can I return a reel?
If a reel is faulty or not what you ordered, we’ll replace or refund it and pay the return freight. Changed your mind? Contact us first. We take back unused, undamaged reels within 30 days, with return freight paid by you. See the terms of sale.
Buying for a big job or a regular supply?
Tell us the sizes, quantities and delivery address, and we’ll send you a price.