Galvanized Steel Strand, 1/2” (7 Strands)

Mechanical Characteristics

Utilities Grade (UTIL)
Minimum Breaking Strength of Strand : 25,000 lbf (111.206 kN)
Minimum Elongation (24” or 610 mm) : 4%
Common Grade
Minimum Breaking Strength of Strand : 7,400 lbf (32.917 kN)
Minimum Elongation (24” or 610 mm) : 10%
Siemens-Martin Grade (SM)
Minimum Breaking Strength of Strand : 12,100 lbf (58.823 kN)
Minimum Elongation (24” or 610 mm) : 8%
High Strength Grade (HS)
Minimum Breaking Strength of Strand : 18,800 lbf (83.627 kN)
Minimum Elongation (24” or 610 mm) : 5%
Extra High Strength Grade (EHS)
Minimum Breaking Strength of Strand : 26,900 lbf (119.657 kN)
Minimum Elongation (24” or 610 mm) : 4%

Galvanization Characteristics
Nominal Diameter of Steel Strands : 0.165” (4.19 mm)
Minimum Weight of Coating Zinc of Uncoated Wire Surface
• Class 1 – 0.40 oz/ft² (122 g/m²)
• Class A – 0.90 oz/ft² (275 g/m²)
• Class B – 1.80 oz/ft² (549 g/m²)
• Class C – 2.70 oz/ft² (824 g/m²)