1-1/4" 6×26 Swaged Wire Rope – 186000 lbs Breaking Strength Buy Today
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Product Description
High-Performance Swaged Logging Rope with Smooth Outer Surface
Swaged wire rope is a high-performance logging cable engineered to outlast and outperform traditional wire rope in tough, abrasive environments. During the swaging (compacting) process, the rope is compressed after closing, creating a smoother outer surface, greater linear density, and increased resistance to snagging and drum crushing. The result is a rope that spools cleaner, runs easier over sheaves, and stands up to the rigors of life in the woods.
Pro Tip: Swaged cable is much stiffer than regular wire rope and typically feels greasy by design (to protect it in harsh service). Handle with care—especially when unpacking a new coil and if you’re new to compacted/swaged rope. This is a performance rope built for logging, not a “soft-hand” general cable.
- Higher linear density (more weight per foot) for greater strength at a given diameter
- Smoother outer surface to reduce snagging and abrasion in rough conditions
- Improved spooling with added resistance to drum crushing
- Durable outer strands built for demanding logging applications
- Material: Extra Improved Plow Steel (EIPS) with Independent Wire Rope Center (IWRC)
- Mill certificates available upon request
Common uses: skyline, guyline, dropline, skidding line, haulback, and drumline applications where durability, spooling performance, and longer service life matter most.
Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS) and Weight
| Size (in.) | Minimum Breaking Strength (lbs) | Approx. Weight (lbs/ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8″ | 18,500 | 0.330 |
| 7/16″ | 24,300 | 0.420 |
| 1/2″ | 31,000 | 0.550 |
| 9/16″ | 40,000 | 0.710 |
| 5/8″ | 49,000 | 0.870 |
| 11/16″ | 59,000 | 1.05 |
| 3/4″ | 69,000 | 1.25 |
| 7/8″ | 95,000 | 1.70 |
| 1″ | 124,000 | 2.22 |
| 1-1/8″ | 153,000 | 2.81 |
| 1-1/4″ | 186,000 | 3.47 |
| 1-3/8″ | 222,000 | 4.20 |
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Specifications
Size—–1-1/4"
Type—–Swaged
Construction—–6×26
Material—–Bright / Plain
Length (ft)—–Per Foot
Breaking Strength (lbs)—–186000
Approx. Weight / ft (lbs)—–3.47
Country of Origin—–Imported





