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Aerial Infrastructure

Galvanized Steel Strand

Galvanized steel strand for aerial telecom and utility construction — the core support for lashed cable and pole guying, stocked in 3‑, 7‑, and 19‑wire configurations across all standard diameters.

Galvanized steel strand is the structural backbone of aerial telecommunications and utility construction—the messenger support for lashed fiber optic and copper cables, and the guying tension that keeps poles and structures upright under wind, ice, and cable loading.

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Features

Galloway stocks galvanized steel strand in 3-wire, 7-wire, and 19-wire configurations across the full range of diameters from 3/16" through 1", in both Utilities/Specification and Common grades. Available in coils and reels from 250 ft through 5,000 ft, with custom lengths to match your job requirements.

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    Hot-dip galvanized Class A zinc coating

    For long-term corrosion resistance in outdoor aerial environments

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    Three strand constructions

    3-wire (1/4" to 3/8"), 7-wire (3/16" to 5/8"), and 19-wire (1/2" to 1") for progressively higher strength and flexibility

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    Multiple strength grades

    Extra High Strength (EHS), Utilities/Specification grade, and Common grade to match loading requirements

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    Breaking strengths

    From 1,150 lbs (3/16" 7-wire Common) to 28,700 lbs (1" 19-wire Common)

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    Available in 250 ft and 500 ft coils

    Plus 1,000 ft, 2,500 ft, and 5,000 ft reels

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    REA‑Compliant

    All products meet or exceed REA specifications for electrical and telecommunications industries

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    Standards compliance

    ASTM A111, A363, A474, A475, A586, and B500

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    USA‑Made for Buy America / BABA

    USA-made options available for Buy America / BABA compliance on federally funded projects

Technical Specifications

3-Wire Strand

Diameter Coated Wire Wt./1000 ft Utilities (lbs) Common (lbs) Packaging
1/4" .120" 117 lbs 3,150 1,860 Coils / Reels
1/4" .120" 117 lbs 4,500 — Coils / Reels
5/16" .145" 171 lbs 6,500 2,490 Coils / Reels
3/8" .165" 220 lbs 8,500 3,330 Coils / Reels


7-Wire Strand

Diameter Coated Wire Wt./1000 ft Utilities (lbs) Common (lbs) Packaging
3/16" .062" 73 lbs — 1,150 Coils / Reels
3/16" .065" 80 lbs 2,400 — Coils / Reels
7/32" .072" 98 lbs — 1,540 Coils / Reels
1/4" .080" 121 lbs — 1,900 Coils / Reels
9/32" .093" 164 lbs 4,600 2,570 Coils / Reels
5/16" .104" 205 lbs — 3,200 Coils / Reels
5/16" .109" 225 lbs 6,000 — Coils / Reels
3/8" .120" 273 lbs 11,500 4,250 Coils / Reels
7/16" .145" 399 lbs 18,000 5,700 Coils / Reels
1/2" .165" 517 lbs 25,000 7,400 Coils / Reels
9/16" .188" 671 lbs — 9,600 Reels
5/8" .207" 813 lbs — 11,600 Reels


19-Wire Strand

Diameter Coated Wire Wt./1000 ft Common (lbs) Construction Packaging
1/2" .100" 504 lbs 7,620 19-wire Reels
9/16" .113" 637 lbs 9,640 19-wire Reels
5/8" .125" 796 lbs 11,000 19-wire Reels
3/4" .150" 1,155 lbs 16,000 19-wire Reels
7/8" .177" 1,581 lbs 21,900 19-wire Reels
1" .200" 2,073 lbs 28,700 19-wire Reels

Technical Specifications

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Material

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

 

 

 

Available Sizes

3/4” through 6” diameter

 

 

 

SDR Options

SDR 7, 9, 11, 13.5, 15.5 (controlled by outside diameter and minimum wall thickness)

 

 

 

SIDR Options

SIDR 9, 11.5 (controlled by inside diameter and minimum wall thickness)

 

 

 

Schedule Options

Schedule 40 and Schedule 80

 

 

 

Standards Compliance

ASTM D3035, ASTM D2239, ASTM F2160

 

 

 

Listings

RUS Listed for telecommunications applications

 

 

 

Pull Tape

Available empty or with factory pre-installed pull tape (1,250 lb typical tensile strength)

 

 

 

Standard Colors

Orange, blue, green, black, white, red, brown, gray, terra cotta, yellow. Custom colors and stripe combinations available.

 

 

 

Reel Sizes

66”, 84”, 96”, 102”, 114” diameter steel reels

 

 

 

Conduit Markings

Permanent marking includes material type, applicable standards, production information, and sequential foot/meter markings. Custom marking available.

 

 

 

Brands we carry

Need aerial strand for your next build?

Galloway stocks galvanized steel strand across our distribution network in the grades, sizes, and reel lengths required for aerial construction. Whether you have defined specifications or need assistance selecting the right strand diameter and grade for your loading requirements, our team can help ensure the right product is specified and delivered.

When you work with Galloway, you get a team that understands your business and answers your call. We have your back.

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