Cable Deflection: 1/8" vs 5/32" Cable
Every cable starts at 150 lb of tension. The sideways push is applied at the middle of one 4 ft span.
| Sideways push | Full cable run | Starting tension | 1/8" deflection | 5/32" deflection | 5/32" deflects less by | % less deflection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 lb | 20 ft | 150 lb | 1.50" | 1.35" | 0.15" | 10% |
| 50 lb | 20 ft | 150 lb | 2.27" | 1.97" | 0.30" | 13% |
| 50 lb | 30 ft | 150 lb | 2.48" | 2.18" | 0.31" | 12% |
| 150 lb | 20 ft | 150 lb | 3.82" | 3.22" | 0.60" | 16% |
| 150 lb | 30 ft | 150 lb | 4.29" | 3.63" | 0.66" | 15% |
| 200 lb | 30 ft | 150 lb | 4.86" | 4.09" | 0.77" | 16% |