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 1.87 inch stud with 5/8 inch fine thread and a right-hand thread direction.

This fitting is swaged onto the rope end during assembly, creating a permanent, rated termination that accepts standard threaded hardware on the other end.

The stud is precision machined to match its rated wire rope diameter, with thread dimensions cut to standard specifications for a secure fit into mating hardware.

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.

Maintenance departments, fabrication shops, warehouses, and construction crews all rely on equipment in this category to handle lifts that come up again and again. Having the right beam or crane on hand means operators are not left rigging a load with mismatched slings or borrowed hardware, which keeps every lift consistent regardless of who is running it that day.

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.

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.

See the specifications below for the exact numbers you will want to check before ordering.

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: 1.87 in
•  Thread Size: 5/8 in
•  Thread Pitch: Fine
•  Thread Hand: Right-hand
•  Material: Stainless steel
•  Shipping Weight: 0.33 lbs