Wire Rope Products
- 7 x 19 Galvanized Aircraft Cable: flexible galvanized cable sold by the foot or on 250, 500 and 1,000 ft. spools.
- Wire Rope Clips: galvanized malleable U-bolt style clips for making loops and terminations in wire rope.
- Stainless Steel Wire Rope Clamps: stainless clips for corrosion resistance outdoors and near water.
- Wire Rope Thimbles: plated thimbles that protect the cable from wear and kinking inside a loop.
- Stainless Steel Wire Rope Thimbles: 18-8 stainless thimbles for marine and outdoor use.
- Aluminum Swage Sleeves: sleeves that are crimped with a swaging tool to make a permanent loop or splice.
Tips for Wire Rope Clips
- Saddle the clip on the live (load) end of the rope and put the U-bolt on the dead (short) end: "never saddle a dead horse."
- Use a thimble in every loop to keep the cable from kinking and wearing.
- Use at least the number of clips recommended by the clip maker for your rope size (usually 2 or more), spaced correctly.
- Re-tighten the clip nuts after the first load is applied, and inspect them regularly.
- Match the clip, thimble and sleeve size to the cable diameter.
Related Categories
Chain & Lifting Hardware | Eye Bolts & Eye Nuts | Galvanized Fasteners | Stainless Steel Fasteners | Dock Hardware
FAQ
What does 7x19 mean?
7x19 cable is made of 7 strands with 19 wires in each strand. The many fine wires make it flexible, so it works well over pulleys and in applications that bend.
Wire rope clips or swage sleeves?
Wire rope clips can be installed with a wrench and removed later. Swage sleeves are crimped with a swaging tool and make a permanent, compact termination.
Should I use galvanized or stainless?
Galvanized hardware is economical and resists rust outdoors. Stainless steel lasts longer in salt water and corrosive locations. Use galvanized hardware with galvanized cable to avoid mixing metals.
Can I use this hardware for overhead lifting?
Always check the maker's ratings and rigging rules for your application before lifting. Wire rope clips and swage sleeves reduce the strength of the rope, so size the cable and hardware for the load.
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