Stainless steel cable kit 304 Ø 6 mm x 15 m for wind turbine mast guying – 10 thimbles and 10 M6 sleeves

304 stainless steel cable kit intended for the creation or reinforcement of guy wires for a wind turbine mast. Its flexible 7 × 19 strand construction facilitates the shaping of loops and adaptation to the installation. The kit includes 15 meters of cable, 10 M6 thimbles, and 10 M6 crimp sleeves.

This stainless steel cable kit with a 6 mm nominal diameter provides a practical solution for creating, replacing, or reinforcing the stays of a wind turbine mast.

Made of 304 stainless steel, the cable offers good corrosion resistance for regular outdoor use. Its 7 × 19 strand structure provides more flexibility than a rigid cable, making it easier to pass around thimbles and adapt to different anchorage points.

The total length of 15 meters can be cut according to the mast configuration, anchorage positions, and the number of guy wires needed. The thimbles protect the cable at the loops, while the sleeves allow for terminations using a compatible crimping tool.

This product is particularly suitable for customers looking for a reinforcement cable for wind turbine guy wires, a stainless steel cable for wind turbine mast, or a kit to replace worn guy wires.

Key features

• 304 stainless steel cable suitable for regular outdoor use
• Nominal diameter of 6 mm for installations requiring a reinforced cable
• 7 × 19 strand construction, flexible and resistant to repeated bending
• Total length of 15 meters, to be cut according to the installation
• 10 M6 thimbles to protect the cable loops
• 10 M6 crimp sleeves for making terminations
• Suitable for creating, replacing, or reinforcing guy wires
• Usable with properly sized turnbuckles and anchors

Kit contents

• 1 stainless steel 304 cable of 15 meters
• 10 thimbles for 6 mm cable
• 10 aluminum crimp sleeves M6

Technical specifications

• Main use: reinforcement and guying of wind turbine mast
• Cable material: 304 stainless steel
• Construction: 7 × 19 strands
• Total length: 15 m
• Nominal diameter: 6 mm
• Supplier gauge: 6.35 mm / 1/4 inch
• Weight of the set: approximately 2.32 kg
• Color: silver
• Finish: raw
• Number of thimbles: 10
• Number of crimp sleeves: 10
• Dimension of accessories: M6
• Use: outdoor
• Announced quality level: industrial

Use for a wind turbine mast

This cable can be integrated into a guying system designed to stabilize a wind turbine mast. It can specifically be used to:

• replace a damaged or corroded guy wire;
• add reinforcement to a guyed mast;
• create multiple cable lengths according to the terrain's geometry;
• connect the mast to suitable turnbuckles and anchor points;
• maintain the stability of the mast against forces exerted by the wind.

The required length depends on the height of the mast, the number of guy wires, their angle, and the distance between the base of the mast and the anchors. Therefore, check the total footage before cutting.

The sizing cannot be determined solely from the cable's diameter. It also depends on the mast, the wind turbine, the terrain, the anchors, the geometry of the guying, and the local extreme winds. These elements must be adapted to each installation and validated on-site when mechanical stresses are significant.

Assembly Tips

1. Determine the length of each guy wire before cutting the cable.
2. Use an appropriate cable cutter to achieve a clean cut.
3. Pass the cable through the sleeve, around the thimble, and then back through the sleeve.
4. Crimp with pliers or a press compatible with the cable diameter and sleeve type.
5. Follow the crimping recommendations of the sleeve manufacturer.
6. Connect the loops to turnbuckles, shackles, and anchors with compatible capacity.
7. Gradually and evenly tension all the guy wires.
8. Check the tension after the first windy episodes, then regularly.

For a wind turbine installation, opt for an independent mast placed in an open area, with anchors and guying suitable for wind loads.

Safety and Usage Limits

• This product is a guying component and not a complete ready-to-install system.
• The capacity of the final assembly depends on the cable, as well as the crimped loops, turnbuckles, shackles, anchors, and support.
• Do not use a poorly crimped sleeve, one that is irregularly crushed or already used.
• Do not use a cable with kinks, broken strands, deep corrosion marks, or deformations.
• Do not tie a knot directly in the cable.
• Do not use for lifting people.
• For a large or highly exposed mast, have the assembly validated by a professional competent in structure or mast installation.
  

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