Galvanized Steel Strand, 5/8” (19 Strands)

Mechanical Characteristics

Common Grade
Minimum Breaking Strength of Strand : 11,000 lbf (48.930 kN)
Minimum Elongation (24” or 610 mm) : 10%
Siemens-Martin Grade (SM)
Minimum Breaking Strength of Strand : 18,100 lbf (80.513 kN)
Minimum Elongation (24” or 610 mm) : 8%
High Strength Grade (HS)
Minimum Breaking Strength of Strand : 28,100 lbf (124.995 kN)
Minimum Elongation (24” or 610 mm) : 5%
Extra High Strength Grade (EHS)
Minimum Breaking Strength of Strand : 40,200 lbf (178.819 kN)
Minimum Elongation (24” or 610 mm) : 4%

Galvanization Characteristics
Nominal Diameter of Steel Strands : 0.125” (3.18 mm)
Minimum Weight of Coating Zinc of Uncoated Wire Surface
• Class 1 – 0.30 oz/ft² (92 g/m²)
• Class A – 0.85 oz/ft² (259 g/m²)
• Class B – 1.70 oz/ft² (519 g/m²)
• Class C – 2.55 oz/ft² (778 g/m²)