Stainless Rigging screw swage swage – robust and weather resistant

Also referred to as barrel strainers, balustrading wire adjusters, and closed body turnbuckle tensioner’s it’s vital that these types of rigging screws are always swaged on to wire rope to maintain tension and safety.

They’re designed to work so that that the steel wire rope sits inside the swage end and is then pressed on  under high pressure using a hydraulic press. This then makes an inline balustrade or rigging adjuster. This process deforms the metal to create a secure grip that often exceeds the breaking strength of the wire itself. Unlike mechanical fittings that can work loose over time, swaged terminals provide a permanent connection that maintains consistent tension and reliability.

With sizes available to fit 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, and 8mm steel wire rope the only thing you really need to remember is to make doubly sure you’re purchasing the right rigging screw to match the wire rope diameter you’re using. Most commonly put to use in wire rope rigging work for example in the sailing and leisure industries.

Place your order for your stainless rigging screw 

Rope Services Direct is pleased to sell stainless rigging screws with swage studs in a broad spectrum of lengths and designs. No matter if you need the screw for securing rigging or for any other work, this type of screw can fulfil all sorts of requirements. For more information or further advice on rope fittings, please make sure you call us on 01384 78004, or feel free to contact us via web form.