Nylon Gym Cable Pulley
This nylon gym cable pulley is the pulley I recommend for the DIY cable-machine build because it is smooth, quiet, easy to detach, and much gentler on coated cable than the small metal pulleys people commonly use.
Pros:
- Very quiet in use
- Smooth pulley action
- Nylon is gentler on cable than small metal pulleys
- Easy to detach
- 400 lb working-load rating covers typical cable exercises
- Works with common sheathed gym cable
Cons:
- Not appropriate above its stated 400 lb working limit
- Cable size is limited to about 7 mm
Brand:
Generic
Best For:
Anyone building a DIY pulley station who wants a quiet, cable-friendly pulley that can handle normal home-gym cable loads.
Skip If:
Skip it if your planned load exceeds the stated 400 lb working limit or your cable is thicker than the supported 7 mm size.
Research Status:
Research Based
Specifications
| Pulley Diameter | 90 mm / 3.54" |
|---|---|
| Maximum Working Load | 180 kg / 400 lb |
| Maximum Cable Diameter | 7 mm / 0.28" |
| Wheel Material | Nylon |
| Primary Use | DIY gym cable systems |
Owners Feedback
Pros
- Very quiet in use
- Smooth pulley action
- Nylon is gentler on cable than small metal pulleys
- Easy to detach
- 400 lb working-load rating covers typical cable exercises
- Works with common sheathed gym cable
Cons
- Not appropriate above its stated 400 lb working limit
- Cable size is limited to about 7 mm
