Cables

Overhead doors operate on a counterbalancing system where springs under tension transfer lifting force through cables to the bottom brackets. Garage doors have a cable installed on each side of the door.

Galvanized vs Stainless Steel Cables

CABLE DIAMETER	3/32″	1/8″	3/16″	1/4″
Galvanized (GAC) 7×7 Construction	920 LBS	1,700 LBS	3,700 LBS	6,100 LBS
Galvanized(GAC) 7×19 Construction	1,050 LBS	2,000 LBS	4,200 LBS	7,000 LBS
Stainless (SSAC) 7×7 Construction	920 LBS	1,700 LBS	3,700 LBS	6,100 LBS
Stainless (SSAC) 7×19 Construction	920LBS	1,760 LBS	4,200 LBS	6,400 LBS

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Galvanized VS Stainless Steel

Cables are most commonly available in galvanized or stainless steel.

Cable Diameter	3/32"	1/8"	3/16"	1/4"
Galvanized (GAC) 7x7 Contruction	920 LBS	1,700 LBS	3,700 LBS	6,100 LBS
Galvanized(GAC) 7x19 Construction	1,050 LBS	2,000 LBS	4,200 LBS	7,000 LBS
Stainless (SSAC) 7x7 Construction	920 LBS	1,700 LBS	3,700 LBS	6,100 LBS
Stainless (SSAC) 7x19 Construction	920LBS	1,760 LBS	4,200 LBS	6,400 LBS