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 right-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.

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.

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.

Rigging hardware like this sees repeated use, so look for equipment that is properly rated, clearly marked, and traceable to a manufacturer that stands behind its specifications. Keeping documentation on hand for each piece of equipment also makes routine inspections and any future certification requirements easier to manage.

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