Choosing the correct strand configuration for your inner wire core is critical for ensuring optimal cable performance, durability, and user experience. At Phidix, we help engineers, designers, and OEMs align cable core structures with specific mechanical, spatial, and environmental demands.
This guide will walk you through the pros, cons, and ideal uses for each major construction type.
| Construction | Flexibility | Push Performance | Bend Radius | Application Suitability |
| 1x7 | Low | Excellent | Large | Long straight runs, rigid cable routing |
| 1x19 | Medium | Very Good | Medium | Precision push-pull actuation |
| 7x7 | High | Medium | Tight | Versatile routing, good tensile/flex combo |
| 7x19 | Very High | Lower | Very Tight | High-flex routing, complex motion paths |
| Solid Core | None | Best | Rigid only | Short travel, direct motion transfer |
| Application | Recommended Core Type(s) |
| Motorcycle Throttle Cable | 1x19 / 7x7 |
| Marine Control Levers | 7x7 / 7x19 |
| Industrial Damper Actuators | Solid / 1x7 |
| Commercial Recliner Seat Release | 7x19 |
| Small Engine Choke Cables | 1x7 / 1x19 |
Still unsure which core structure is best for your use case? Share your system details with our engineers and we’ll provide a structure-matched recommendation—along with samples and drawings if needed.
