Preformed Stainless Steel Guardrail Cable
Low-lay stranded stainless steel cable for highway median guardrails and barriers, preformed for easy installation. Meets HTS 7312.10.3020 stranded wire specs with twist not exceeding 1 revolution per 8.5 strand diameters. High corrosion resistance for roadside safety.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If assembled into complete guardrail system
Finished road structures use 7308 over raw wire.
If non-low-lay strand configuration
Standard guardrail cables have higher twist.
If other steel articles for safety
If heavily fabricated, may fall to 'other steel articles' basket.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide DOT or FHWA approval letters and lay measurement certifications
• Detail preforming process in docs to distinguish from standard rope
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