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 coarse 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.

Consistent thread dimensions and swage geometry keep this fitting compatible with standard wire rope assembly equipment and 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.

Facilities ranging from small machine shops to large distribution centers keep equipment like this on hand for the lifts that come up week after week. It is the kind of tool that earns its spot on the floor by saving time on every single pick, and it pays for itself quickly once it replaces improvised rigging on a recurring job.

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.

Properly rated hardware, stored and maintained correctly, tends to outlast the equipment it gets paired with. Building a simple habit of checking condition before each use costs very little time and pays off in fewer surprises when a piece of rigging hardware is actually under load.

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

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