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Can You Mix and Match Crown Rings and Cones on 16mm Compact Strand Cable? (Short Answer: No)

Written by Bobby Davis | Sep 29, 2026, 3:33:48 AM

Can You Mix and Match Crown Rings and Cones on 16mm Compact Strand Cable? (Short Answer: No)

Picture this: a 16mm compact strand cable arrives, the vessel is halfway across the water, and the crew needs to fit a mechanical stud. You have a crown ring that looks close enough for the cone on the shelf. Can you make it work?

Hayn’s cone configuration chart lists specific cone and crown ring combinations for each wire diameter and construction. For 16mm wire, it shows two Compact Strand and Dyform configurations. Use the parts specified for your cable, and confirm the construction before ordering.

Hayn Lists Two 16mm Compact Strand and Dyform Configurations

“16mm” describes the wire diameter, but the construction also matters. Hayn’s chart lists these configurations:

16mm Dyform, D–1×25

  • Cone: CTCM16-D
  • Crown ring: CTCRM16-D

16mm Compact Strand, CS–1×36

  • Cone: CTCM16-CS
  • Crown ring: CTCRM16-CS

The chart also lists standard 16mm 1×19 wire separately, with cone CTC58 and crown ring CTCR58. It does not list a 16mm CS–1×19 configuration. If your cable is labeled 16mm 1×19 Compact Strand, check with Hayn or your cable supplier before ordering.

Why Does the Construction Matter?

The cone geometry and crown ring are specified for the wire’s diameter and construction. Hayn’s chart provides the matched part numbers for each listed configuration. A different combination is not the specified setup and should not be used unless Hayn confirms it is suitable.

In a rigging application, matching the fitting to the cable is essential. A close visual match does not confirm that the parts are right for the wire.

Verify Before You Order

Two 16mm cables can look similar from the outside, so don’t rely on appearance or a general “1×19” label. Before ordering fittings:

  1. Check your cable documentation. The supplier’s specification or certificate should identify its construction.
  2. Inspect the strand end. Its arrangement can help distinguish constructions, but use the cable documentation or supplier to confirm what you see.
  3. Ask your cable supplier if the construction is unclear.
  4. Contact Hayn if you need help matching the cable to the listed fitting configuration.

A few minutes of checking can help prevent ordering the wrong parts, especially when the vessel is far from an easy replacement.

The Bottom Line

  • Hayn’s chart lists two 16mm Compact Strand and Dyform configurations: D–1×25 and CS–1×36.
  • Each listed configuration has its own specified cone and crown ring.
  • Standard 16mm 1×19 wire is listed separately.
  • Confirm the cable construction before ordering. If you have a 16mm 1×19 Compact Strand cable, verify the fitting selection with Hayn or your cable supplier.

Need help matching fittings to your cable? Reach out to the Hayn team for a quote or technical support. We’ll help confirm the right parts for your wire.