Vinyl Covered Cable, Kingchain, 1/4 in Dia, Steel, PVC-Coated, Sold by the Foot

Aircraft cable is wire rope that consists of 7 or 19 individual hot dipped galvanized steel wires that are laid in a spiral around a center or "king" wire to form a strand. The strands are then twisted together to form a cable. If a larger number of thinner wires are used to make a strand, such as 19 in a 7 x 19 cable, the finished cable is more flexible, stronger and more expensive. Typical uses include garage door cables, tie downs, dog runs, hanging signs and guy wires for antennas and flagpoles. PVC coating offers added corrosion resistance.