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 coarse thread and a right-hand thread direction.

Threaded studs like this terminate a wire rope end with a machine thread instead of a hook or eye, letting you thread the assembly directly into a fitting, turnbuckle, or clevis.

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.

From production floors to rail yards to municipal utility crews, this style of equipment gets used wherever a load needs to move safely between two points. Standardizing on purpose-built lifting equipment also makes training new operators easier, since the rigging setup stays consistent from lift to lift instead of changing based on whatever hardware happens to be nearby.

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.

Well-built rigging hardware holds its rated capacity through years of regular use, provided it is inspected and stored properly between jobs. A dry, organized storage area away from corrosive chemicals or extreme temperature swings goes a long way toward extending the service life of steel components.

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

Order the Machining & Welding 5/16 IN Wire Rope Thr Stud sized to match your wire rope and mating hardware.

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