The Machining & Welding 1/4 IN Wire Rope Thr Stud is a threaded terminal fitting sized for 1/4 inch wire rope, swaged onto a 2.5 inch stud with 1/2 inch coarse thread and a right-hand thread direction.

Wire rope assemblies use threaded studs at one or both ends when the application calls for a bolted or threaded connection rather than a hook or loop.

Manufactured to consistent tolerances, the fitting swages onto the wire rope with a rated holding strength that matches the rope it is paired with.

These are precision components, and ordering the exact size and specification avoids a costly reswage if the fitting does not match your hardware.

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.

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.

Equipment that sees daily use benefits from a quick visual check every time it comes out of storage, not just during scheduled inspections. Catching a small issue, like surface corrosion or a bent component, before it becomes a larger problem keeps rigging hardware safe and in service longer.

The full spec sheet is below, covering capacity, dimensions, and construction details at a glance.

The Machining & Welding 1/4 IN Wire Rope Thr Stud is ready to terminate your wire rope with a threaded connection.

Product Info:
•  Wire Rope Diameter: 1/4 in
•  Stud Length: 2.5 in
•  Thread Size: 1/2 in
•  Thread Pitch: Coarse
•  Thread Hand: Right-hand
•  Material: Carbon steel
•  Shipping Weight: 0.2 lbs