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.

The ferrule is manufactured to precise dimensions so the swage compresses evenly around the wire rope, distributing load across the full sleeve length.

Keeping the right size ferrule on hand for each wire rope diameter you work with speeds up assembly and repair work in house.

Equipment like this shows up across a wide range of industries, from steel fabrication and machine shops to warehousing, construction, and vehicle service centers. Anywhere crews need to move a load overhead in a controlled, repeatable way, a purpose-built lift beam or crane keeps the job safer and faster than improvised rigging. Once a facility standardizes on the right lifting equipment for its typical loads, operators spend less time rigging and more time actually getting work done.

Pairing the right lifting equipment with proper technique keeps a shop's safety record intact. Inspect connection points regularly, respect the rated working load limit, and make sure every operator understands how the rigging is meant to be used before the first lift of the day. Small, consistent habits like these tend to matter more over time than any single piece of equipment, no matter how well it is built.

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.

See the specifications below for the exact numbers you will want to check before ordering.

Order the Machining & Welding 1/4 IN Wire Rope Ferrule sized to match your wire rope diameter and material.

Product Info:
•  Wire Rope Diameter: 1/4 in
•  Ferrule Outer Diameter: 0.875 in
•  Ferrule Length: 1 in
•  Material: Stainless steel
•  Shipping Weight: 0.17 lbs