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Stainless wire ropes
Architectural stainless ropes from Ø1 to Ø26 mm, in three constructions.
Jakob referenceOverviewWhat it is
Jakob’s architectural wire ropes are made from the AISI 316 material group. We supply them cut to length with factory-fitted terminals, or as reels for site assembly.
Choose 1×19 strand for stays, balustrade cables, pergolas and primary structures (stiff, low stretch), 6×7 + WC for lacing and nets that follow curves, and 6×19 + WC where ropes run over pulleys or through tight bends.
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Design it yourselfRope assembly drawing or selector
Choose the rope and a Jakob fitting at each end. The sheet draws the assembly to scale from Jakob’s catalogue dimensions, with the article numbers, breaking load and quantities. Switch to Selector to compare ropes.
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Technical dataSizes and figures
1×19 strand: Stiff and low-stretch: stays, balustrade cables, pergolas and primary structures.
| Ø (mm) | Minimum breaking load (kN) | Weight (kg/100 m) | Connectors hold at least (kN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3.30 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| 3 | 7.42 | 4.5 | 6.7 |
| 4 | 13.1 | 7.9 | 11.8 |
| 5 | 20.6 | 12.4 | 18.5 |
| 6 | 29.6 | 17.8 | 26.6 |
| 8 | 52.7 | 31.7 | 47.4 |
| 10 | 82.4 | 49.5 | 74.2 |
| 12 | 118.0 | 71.3 | 106.2 |
| 14 | 161.0 | 97.1 | 144.9 |
| 16 | 211.0 | 126.8 | 189.9 |
| 19 | 297.0 | 178.8 | 267.3 |
| 22 | 398.0 | 239.8 | 358.2 |
| 26 | 551.0 | 330.5 | 495.9 |
6×7 + WC: More flexible: lacing, nets and ropes that follow curves.
| Ø (mm) | Minimum breaking load (kN) | Weight (kg/100 m) | Connectors hold at least (kN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.61 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| 1.5 | 1.37 | 0.9 | 1.2 |
| 2 | 2.44 | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 3 | 5.20 | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| 4 | 9.10 | 6.4 | 8.2 |
| 5 | 13.0 | 9.2 | 11.7 |
| 6 | 19.0 | 13.4 | 17.1 |
| 8 | 36.0 | 26.2 | 32.4 |
6×19 + WC: Flexible: running ropes, pulleys and tight bends.
| Ø (mm) | Minimum breaking load (kN) | Weight (kg/100 m) | Connectors hold at least (kN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2.27 | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 3 | 5.12 | 3.7 | 4.6 |
| 4 | 9.09 | 6.5 | 8.2 |
| 5 | 14.2 | 10.3 | 12.8 |
| 6 | 20.4 | 14.8 | 18.4 |
| 8 | 33.3 | 26.2 | 30.0 |
| 10 | 52.1 | 41.0 | 46.9 |
| 12 | 75.0 | 59.0 | 67.5 |
| 16 | 133.0 | 105.0 | 119.7 |
| 20 | 206.0 | 164.0 | 185.4 |
Source: Jakob Basic 6, AISI 316 material group.
PhotosIn use
DownloadsCatalogues and drawings
Jakob catalogues open on jakob.com, so you always get the current edition.
Where it’s usedApplications and case studies
Leopard enclosure, Mumbai Zoo
A leopard habitat at Mumbai Zoo under a single tensioned Webnet canopy: 1,175 m² at an average height of 12 m, the first leopard enclosure in India under a rope and mesh canopy.
Bird aviary, Rajgir Zoo Safari
A walk-in aviary beside the Rajgir Animal Safari in Bihar: 2,750 m² under Jakob Webnet carried on steel arches, with an average height of 12 m.
Green façade, Nirlon Knowledge Park
About 3,200 m² of Jakob Webnet on a Ø6 mm rope framework turns the car park at Nirlon Knowledge Park, Goregaon, into a green building fed by planters on every level.
Green façades, FLAMES University
Bands of green on Jakob Webnet over the open staircases of 12 student housing buildings at FLAMES University, Pune, added one building at a time since 2021.
Green-canopy pergola, Godrej Properties
A rope-hung pergola for Godrej Properties in Mumbai that puts parking under a living canopy, with Ø10 mm AISI 316 tension ropes holding the structure.
Webnet green canopy, private farmhouse, Delhi
A farmhouse driveway in Delhi turned into a green passage under a Webnet trellis canopy, planted with bamboo and climbers.
QuestionsFrequently asked
What is the difference between 1×19 and 7×7?
A 1×19 strand is stiff and stretches little, which suits tensioned stays and balustrades. Multi-strand ropes such as 6×7 and 6×19 are more flexible for curves, lacing and pulleys.
Is 316 needed in Mumbai?
Near the coast, yes. AISI 316 resists chloride corrosion much better than 304, which is why Jakob’s architectural range uses it.