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Reliable Grip For Tough Jobs

May 26, 2025

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Malleable Wire Rope Clips:

Malleable Wire Rope Clips are the ideal choice for versatile, light-duty tasks like fencing, handrails, and animal enclosures. Perfect for projects where heavy lifting isn’t required, they’re a cost-effective solution for securely managing ropes and cables. For demanding, critical loads, check out our robust drop-forged clips and cable sleeves designed for maximum strength and safety.

Drop Forged Galvanized Wire Rope Clips:

Our forged galvanized wire rope clips are designed for tough jobs, offering exceptional strength and rust resistance. Perfect for outdoor and heavy-duty applications, these clips ensure a secure hold even in challenging weather conditions. For extra durability and reliable performance, choose forged galvanized clips for your next project!

Stainless Steel Wire Rope Clips:

Our Type 304 stainless steel wire rope clips are built for strength and long-lasting performance in challenging environments, providing excellent corrosion resistance for high-moisture areas. For superior protection in saltwater, choose our premium Type 316 clips for unmatched durability in marine applications.

How To:

Warning: It is important to ensure wire rope clips are installed properly. Incorrect installation can reduce the Working Load Limit by 40%. Below are general guidelines for installing wire rope clips.

A) Dead End & Live End

  • Turn back the specified length of wire from the thimble
  • Place the first clip one saddle width away from the seized “dead end” of the wire
  • Position the “live end” (the load-carrying end) of the wire rope in the saddle
  • Place the U-bolt over the “dead end”
  • Tighten the nuts evenly to the proper torque

B) Second Clip

  • Position the second clip as close to the loop or thimble as possible
  • Install the nuts firmly, but do not tighten them to the final torque

C) Remaining Clips

  • Install all remaining clips equally spaced between the first two clips
  • Firmly install the nuts, but do not tighten them to the final torque yet
  • Apply light tension to the wire rope assembly to remove any slack
  • Then, evenly tighten all nuts to the proper torque