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Wire Rope Clips At US Rigging
If you are interested in a Wire Rope Clip, you have come to the right place. We offer U-Clips made with stainless steel or galvanized steel. These clamps are used to apply terminations on a cable assembly.
If you are looking for swage sleeves, which fulfill similar functions, we also have those available in their own category. However, if you are interested in picking up some Wire Rope Clips, we have prepared some information that you should find useful.
Happy Clipping!
What Are The Advantages Of Using Cable Clips?
As we mentioned before, Wire Rope Clamps are used for a similar function to their not-so-distant cousin, the swage sleeve/ferrule. They are used to establish dead-ends and eyes at the end of a wire cable.
While using a clip may decrease the breaking strength of a rope slightly more than a swage would, there are a few advantages over swages. A Wire Rope Clip can be removed and even reused without much wear. This makes clips ideal for less permanent fixes.
Benefits To Using Wire Rope Clips:
- Reusable
- Eyes Are Easily Applied To Wire Cables
- Can Be Removed From A Wire Cable Easily
How Much Do Wire Rope Clips Impact A Breaking Strength?
When a clip is installed properly, the decrease in the breaking strength of the wire. Eyes installed with Cable Clips will maintain 80-90% of their strength. However, when a clip is not installed properly, the decrease in breaking strength will be much more significant.
What Other Tools Are Required To Install Cable Clips Properly?
Since we just discussed the importance of installing a wire clip properly, let’s talk about what you will need to get this kind of job done. If you already work with wire cables, chances are you already have everything you need.
Tools Needed To Install Wire Rope Clips:
- Cable Cutter
- Tape Measure
- Torque Wrench
Note if you are on the market for a new Cable Cutter, we have several to choose from.
Is It Better To Use Stainless Steel Or Galvanized Steel?
For the most part, Galvanized Steel is a little easier on your wallet than Stainless Steel and it will take a lot of abuse without much damage to show. However Galvanized Steel is not quite as strong as Stainless Steel and it can’t be used in jobs where the rope may be exposed to saltwater or excessive moisture.
- Stainless Steel Wire Rope Clips are available in packages with up to 25 pieces
- Galvanized Steel Wire Rope Clips are available in packages with up to 100 pieces while
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Din 741 Malleable Wire Rope Clips
Features Of Stainless Steel Wire Rope Clips:
- Resistant To Corrosion
- Good For Indoor Or Outdoor Use
- Withstands Challenging Conditions
- Can Be Used In & Around Saltwater
- Can Be Used With Galvanized Steel Or Stainless Steel Wires
Features Of Stainless Steel Wire Rope Clips:
- Available In Packages Of 100
- Made From Strong, Sturdy Materials
- More Economical Than Stainless Steel
What Are The Benefits Of Different Wire Rope Size?
When you are choosing your wire cable, there is a general rule of thumb. Large wires generally stand up very well to abrasion but are not as resistant to fatigue as smaller wires. The size of the rope will help to determine both its strength and flexibility.
Benefits Of 7x7 Ropes:
- Good Flexibility
- Great For Rigging, Towing, & Moving Heavy Objects
- Ideal For Jobs Where Slight Bends Will Be Required
Benefits Of 7x19 Ropes:
- Even More Flexibility Than 7x7 Ropes
- Ideal For Extremely Heavy Duty Jobs Requiring Heavy Force
Who Uses Wire Rope Clips?
Steel Cable Clamps are used in a wide variety of applications. They can be used in towing, loading, rigging, agriculture, and household uses just to name a few areas. The key advantage to using Wire Cable Clamps is that they can be used in any application where an eye termination may need to be removed at some point.