The Machining & Welding 7/16 IN Wire Rope Thr Stud is a threaded terminal fitting sized for 7/16 inch wire rope, swaged onto a 2.62 inch stud with 7/8 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.

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.

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.

The specifications below cover everything you need to check compatibility with your equipment.

The Machining & Welding 7/16 IN Wire Rope Thr Stud is ready to terminate your wire rope with a threaded connection.

Product Info:
•  Wire Rope Diameter: 7/16 in
•  Stud Length: 2.62 in
•  Thread Size: 7/8 in
•  Thread Pitch: Fine
•  Thread Hand: Left-hand
•  Material: Stainless steel
•  Shipping Weight: 0.9 lbs