The Machining & Welding 5/16 IN Wire Rope Thr Stud is a threaded terminal fitting sized for 5/16 inch wire rope, swaged onto a 1.75 inch stud with 5/8 inch fine thread and a left-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.

Choosing left-hand or right-hand thread correctly prevents an assembly from backing itself loose in service, which is why this detail is called out specifically.

This type of lifting equipment is common in facilities that move machinery, structural steel, crates, or bulky components as part of daily operations. Rather than treating each lift as a one-off problem, a dedicated piece of equipment turns it into a routine, repeatable task that any trained operator can complete quickly and safely.

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.

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.

The Machining & Welding 5/16 IN Wire Rope Thr Stud is ready to terminate your wire rope with a threaded connection.

Product Info:
•  Wire Rope Diameter: 5/16 in
•  Stud Length: 1.75 in
•  Thread Size: 5/8 in
•  Thread Pitch: Fine
•  Thread Hand: Left-hand
•  Material: Stainless steel
•  Shipping Weight: 0.41 lbs