The Machining & Welding 5/16 IN Wire Rope Ferrule is sized to match 5/16 inch wire rope, giving you a carbon steel sleeve for a compression swage termination.

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.

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.

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.

As with any lifting equipment, never exceed the rated working load limit, and inspect slings, hooks, shackles, and connection points before every use. Confirm compatibility with your hoist, crane, or trolley system before placing an order, and follow your facility's rigging and lockout procedures for every lift. A few minutes spent checking hardware condition and load balance up front is far cheaper than dealing with a dropped or shifted load later, and it keeps your team's daily routine consistent from one job to the next.

Durability matters as much as initial capacity when choosing rigging equipment, since hardware that wears unevenly or corrodes quickly ends up costing more over its service life. Choosing components built to recognized manufacturing standards is one of the simplest ways to avoid that added cost down the road.

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

Order the Machining & Welding 5/16 IN Wire Rope Ferrule sized to match your wire rope diameter and material.

Product Info:
•  Wire Rope Diameter: 5/16 in
•  Ferrule Outer Diameter: 0.875 in
•  Ferrule Length: 1 in
•  Material: Carbon steel
•  Shipping Weight: 0.16 lbs