The Machining & Welding 1/4 IN Wire Rope Ferrule is a swage ferrule sized for 1/4 inch wire rope, built from stainless steel.

Ferrules like this compress around a wire rope loop to form a rated eye termination, a standard method for creating slings and rigging assemblies in house.

Material choice between carbon and stainless steel lets you match the ferrule to the wire rope's own material and the assembly's environment.

Matching ferrule material to wire rope material avoids galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals in outdoor or wet environments.

Facilities ranging from small machine shops to large distribution centers keep equipment like this on hand for the lifts that come up week after week. It is the kind of tool that earns its spot on the floor by saving time on every single pick, and it pays for itself quickly once it replaces improvised rigging on a recurring job.

Good lifting practice starts before the load ever leaves the ground: confirm the working load limit fits the job, check that all hardware is in good condition, and keep the load centered to avoid uneven strain on the rigging. These habits matter as much as the equipment itself, and they cost nothing beyond a few extra minutes of attention before each pick, which is a fair trade for a safer shop floor.

Rigging hardware like this sees repeated use, so look for equipment that is properly rated, clearly marked, and traceable to a manufacturer that stands behind its specifications. Keeping documentation on hand for each piece of equipment also makes routine inspections and any future certification requirements easier to manage.

Details on capacity, dimensions, and hardware are listed below for a quick comparison against your requirements.

Add the Machining & Welding 1/4 IN Wire Rope Ferrule to your wire rope termination supplies.

Product Info:
•  Wire Rope Diameter: 1/4 in
•  Ferrule Outer Diameter: 0.50 in
•  Ferrule Length: 1.5 in
•  Material: Stainless steel
•  Shipping Weight: 0.06 lbs