There are many different types of steel used in the construction of steel cable. For example, 304 steel and 316 steel are two types of steel used to make steel cable. The 304 steel is stronger than 316 steel, and as a result, offers increased working load limits and breaking strengths when used in steel cable.
The working load limit of steel cable refers to the manufacturer-suggested maximum weight limit that the cable should be employed to bear. The working load limit of 1/16-inch, 1x19, 304 steel cable is 100 pounds, and 96 pounds for 316 steel cable. The working load limit of 1/16-inch, 7x7, 304 steel cable is 96 pounds, and 84 pounds for 316 steel cable.
A steel cable's breaking strength refers to the amount of weight a steel cable can bear before it will break. The breaking strength of 1/16-inch, 1x19, 304 steel cable is 500 pounds, and 480 pounds for 316 steel cable. The breaking strength of 1/16-inch, 7x7, 304 steel cable is 480 pounds, and 420 pounds for 316 steel cable.