The Machining & Welding 5/16 IN Wire Rope Ferrule is a swage ferrule sized for 5/16 inch wire rope, built from stainless steel.

Swage ferrules are a common way to terminate wire rope ends quickly and consistently, provided the correct tooling and technique are used during the swage.

Consistent wall thickness and bore diameter keep the swage strength predictable from one ferrule to the next.

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

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.

Before putting any lifting equipment into service, verify it matches your hoist or crane setup and confirm the rated capacity covers your heaviest expected load with margin to spare. Routine inspection of welds, pins, and connection hardware helps catch wear before it becomes a safety issue. Keep a simple inspection log if your facility does not already have one, since tracking wear over time makes it easier to plan replacement before a part actually fails in use.

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.

Add the Machining & Welding 5/16 IN Wire Rope Ferrule to your wire rope termination supplies.

Product Info:
•  Wire Rope Diameter: 5/16 in
•  Ferrule Outer Diameter: 0.75 in
•  Ferrule Length: 1.25 in
•  Material: Stainless steel
•  Shipping Weight: 0.13 lbs