Loos Stainless Steel 302/304 Wire Rope, 7x7 Strand Core, 1/8" Bare OD, 25' Length, 1700 lbs Breaking Strength Stainless steel 302 has corrosion-resistance and strength, compared to galvanized carbon steel grades Stainless steel 302 has the same resistance as 304, but additional carbon provides higher strength 7x7 strand core has seven strands of wire rope with seven wires in each strand, formed helically around a strand core 7x7 strand core is stronger but less flexible than 6x19 and 6x36 class constructions This wire rope is used in pulleys, and in aircraft and automotive controls