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With open ended cable socks you can create a connection between two cables to form a continual loop. Part of our light to medium duty family of socks, it can be ordered in a multitude of variants.

This type of wire rope sock is often used when replacing existing cables or carrying out repairs. It offers a sturdy lattice design in single, double, triple or multi-weave constructions depending on the diameter/size chosen.
Breaking strength reach 7.11 tonnes in the largest double example for 115-140mm diameter cables for total lifting safety.
When you order you can choose between either stainless steel or galvanized steel, depending on whether strength or corrosion resistance is more important.
You can email to our sales team via our website, or give them a call on 01384 78004. This is the best way to get product info and quick quotes for wire rope assemblies of all types.
| Size range (mm) | Lattice weave | Lattice length (mm) | Approx breaking strength (kg) |
| 10 – 13 | Single | 380 | 760 |
| 13 – 19 | Single | 610 | 1,015 |
| 19 – 25 | Single | 710 | 2,540 |
| 25 – 38 | Single | 815 | 3,555 |
| 38 – 50 | Double | 915 | 5,080 |
| 50 – 63 | Double | 1065 | 5,080 |
| 63 – 89 | Double | 1220 | 6,095 |
| 89 – 115 | Double | 1370 | 7,110 |
| 115 – 140 | Double | 1370 | 7,110 |