The Machining & Welding 1/4 IN Wire Rope Ferrule is sized to match 1/4 inch wire rope, giving you a carbon steel sleeve for a compression swage termination.

This sleeve is swaged with a hydraulic press to permanently secure a wire rope loop, eliminating the need for clips or knots at the termination point.

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

A properly swaged ferrule can achieve close to the full breaking strength of the wire rope, which loose clips generally cannot match.

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.

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.

The specifications below cover everything you need to check compatibility with your equipment.

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: 1 in
•  Ferrule Length: 1.125 in
•  Material: Carbon steel
•  Shipping Weight: 0.26 lbs