Snare Cable pg5

COMPARING STRAND AND CABLE

While all snare cable is called "cable" it is not. 1x19 cable is properly called "Strand" and not cable. This is because it is a "single strand" made of 19 wires. Strand and cable have very distinct differences in how they preform.

All Single Strand (1x19 cable), Stainless steel and carbon steel in the same pattern, have similar properties. All single strand (cable) of the same diameter as multi strand cable have a smoother surface, are stronger, and are not as flexible as multi strand (cable). Being less flexible allows it to maintain its shape better. When a single strand (cable) is shaped into a round loop, as for snaring, the strand remains flat (single plane) because there are no other strands to influence its direction. This is to be considered when using cable for snares.

Multi Strand Cable, Stainless steel or carbon steel, in the same pattern and diameter have similar properties. All multi strand cable of the same diameter as single strand (cable) have a rougher surface, are not as strong, and are more flexible than single strand (cable). Having many more wires in its construction it is much more flexible than single strand (cable) of the same diameter. With more flexibility it is more difficult to maintain a shape. Due to the strands being twisted in the same direction the cable tends to form a "two plane" loop when attempting to create a round shape.

The fewer wires there are in a strand or rope of the same diameter the less flexible is becomes. Therefore 1x19 single strand (cable) is less flexible than multi-strand cable such as 7x7 and 7x19. 7x7 cable is less flexible than 7x19 cable because it contains 37% less wires. Less wires in a strand of the same diameter create a stronger strand and less strands in a wire rope of the same diameter create a stronger cable.

Bending & Kinking

Kinking is formed when the strand or cable is looped around itself and pulled tight such as between the lock and tie off end of a snare. A kink can not be straightened out and the cable is no longer useful. Because Single Strand is less relaxed than Multi Strand Wire Rope it is less likely to kink provided there are no entanglements with the cable. This is due to the tension on the loop causing the strand to flip over which will remove the loop. If Single Strand has an entanglement inside the loop it will kink much the same as Multi Strand under the same conditions.

Bending occurs at the lock just outside the loop area. A bend can be straightened out while a kink can not.We have found no appreciable difference between Stranded wire (1x19) and Multi Strand Wire Rope with respect to bending. The degree of bending depends on the type of neck lock used, given the same weight factor.

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Kinking is formed when the strand or cable is looped around itself and pulled tight such as between the lock and tie off end of a snare. A kink can not be straightened out and the cable is no longer useful. Because Single Strand is less relaxed than Multi Strand Wire Rope it is less likely to kink provided there are no entanglements with the cable. This is due to the tension on the loop causing the strand to flip over which will remove the loop. If Single Strand has an entanglement inside the loop it will kink much the same as Multi Strand under the same conditions.
Bending occurs at the lock just outside the loop area. A bend can be straightened out while a kink can not.We have found no appreciable difference between Stranded wire (1x19) and Multi Strand Wire Rope with respect to bending. The degree of bending depends on the type of neck lock used, given the same weight factor.