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 5 inch stud with 5/8 inch fine thread and a left-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.

These are precision components, and ordering the exact size and specification avoids a costly reswage if the fitting does not match your hardware.

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.

Equipment that sees daily use benefits from a quick visual check every time it comes out of storage, not just during scheduled inspections. Catching a small issue, like surface corrosion or a bent component, before it becomes a larger problem keeps rigging hardware safe and in service longer.

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: 5 in
•  Thread Size: 5/8 in
•  Thread Pitch: Fine
•  Thread Hand: Left-hand
•  Material: Stainless steel
•  Shipping Weight: 0.64 lbs