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Ranges of Wire Rope Fittings

Numerous industries heavily rely on rope. As a vital element within many engineering and lifting gear industries, the absence of wire rope may result in the sudden halt in business production. The combination of high quality rope and the correct fittings can act as a powerful tool within such industries. At Wire Rope Direct, we can offer the very best ranges of wire rope products and all manner of fittings, to provide you or your company with the rope supplies you need.

If you are unsure of what the best combination of rope and fittings for your specific needs will be, we can usually help you to choose the most effective combination. Below is a short overview of some of the accessories and fittings which our range includes:

Rope Grips

These are used to complete loops, or on eye-loop connections for wire rope. They are also useful where splicing or socketing is not possible.

Hooks

When lifting heavy loads, it's crucial to have a strong and durable hook to use within the lifting system, as a connection between the wire rope and load. Most are fitted with a safety catch as an extra precaution.

Shackles

Used as removable links to fasten to steel wire rope, chain and additional fittings, shackles can be used in lifting and static systems, for both temporary or permanent use.

SOCKETS

Fixed to the very tip of the wire rope, normally used as a means to attach the rope to a fixed anchor point. Various forms of sockets are available; open; closed and spelter.

TERMINALS

These are also at the tip of the rope for connecting the rope to a fixing point, several types are available such as toggle; threaded; eye; rod and stud terminals, they are often used with turnbuckles or rigging screws.

TURNBUCKLES/RIGGING SCREWS

These end terminations are used for tensioning the wire.

THIMBLES

Probably the most commonly used end termination for wire ropes. An oval shaped fitting fitted and spliced  into the end of the rope to form a permanent eye for hooking / fixing to an anchor point. They offer good protection against wear to the anchoring point of the rope.

Make sure you use a trusted supplier when choosing wire rope and/or fittings. As experts within this specialist sector, we at Wire Rope can offer excellent quality products at competitive price.

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