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    Wire Rope Compression Sleeves—Not for Lifting

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Wire Rope Compression Sleeves. Wire Rope Compression Sleeves—Not for Lifting.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope Compression Sleeves. Wire Rope Compression Sleeves—Not for Lifting.
    An economical option for light-duty tethering, securing, and suspending. Compression sleeves are also known as ferrules, crimps, swaging, and splicing sleeves. They're compatible with Nicopress compression tools.
    Warning: Fittings must match rope diameter and be installed correctly to obtain maximum holding power. Test all assemblies for required strength before use. Do not use with coated rope unless the coating is removed.
    Sleeves
    Tools
    For Wire Rope
    For Wire
    Rope Dia.
    Construction
    Sleeve
    Lg.
    Req. No. of
    Compressions
    Rope Cap. Adjustment
    Factor
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Aluminum
     
    For Steel Rope
    3/64"1 × 19 Strand Core
    1 × 7 Strand Core
    3 × 7 IWRC
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 7 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    3/8"495%500000000000000000000000000
    1/16"1 × 19 Strand Core
    1 × 7 Strand Core
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    6 × 7 Fiber Core
    3/8"1100%5000000000000000000000000
    3/32"1 × 19 Strand Core
    1 × 7 Strand Core
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    6 × 7 Fiber Core
    1/2"2100%5000000000000000000000000
    1/8"1 × 19 Strand Core
    1 × 7 Strand Core
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    6 × 7 Fiber Core
    5/8"3100%5000000000000000000000000
    5/32"1 × 19 Strand Core
    1 × 7 Strand Core
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    6 × 7 Fiber Core
    3/4"3100%100000000000000000000000
    3/16"1 × 19 Strand Core
    1 × 7 Strand Core
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    6 × 7 Fiber Core
    6 × 19 IWRC
    6 × 26 IWRC
    6 × 37 IWRC
    7/8"4100%100000000000000000000000
    1/4"1 × 19 Strand Core
    1 × 7 Strand Core
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    6 × 7 Fiber Core
    6 × 19 IWRC
    6 × 26 IWRC
    6 × 37 IWRC
    1"3100%1000000000000000000000000
    9/32"1 × 19 Strand Core
    1 × 7 Strand Core
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    6 × 7 Fiber Core
    6 × 19 IWRC
    6 × 26 IWRC
    6 × 37 IWRC
    1 3/16"4100%10000000000000000000000000
    5/16"1 × 19 Strand Core
    1 × 7 Strand Core
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    6 × 7 Fiber Core
    6 × 19 IWRC
    6 × 26 IWRC
    6 × 37 IWRC
    1 3/8"4100%5000000000000000000000000
    3/8"1 × 19 Strand Core
    1 × 7 Strand Core
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    6 × 7 Fiber Core
    6 × 19 IWRC
    6 × 26 IWRC
    6 × 37 IWRC
    1 7/16"5100%500000000000000000000000000
    7/16"1 × 19 Strand Core
    1 × 7 Strand Core
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    6 × 7 Fiber Core
    6 × 19 IWRC
    6 × 26 IWRC
    6 × 37 IWRC
    1 7/8"6100%50000000000000000000000000000
    1/2"1 × 19 Strand Core
    1 × 7 Strand Core
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    6 × 7 Fiber Core
    6 × 19 IWRC
    6 × 26 IWRC
    6 × 37 IWRC
    2 1/8"4100%50000000000000000000000000000
     

    Multidiameter Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Multidiameter Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves.
    Measuring Gauge—Use the measuring gauge to confirm proper installation of the compressed sleeve.
    Tools
    Replacement
    Measuring Gauges
    For Compression Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    For Compression Sleeve
    Material (Rope Dia.)
    For Stop Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum (3/64", 1/16", 3/32")
    Copper (3/64", 1/16", 3/32")
    Stainless Steel (3/64")
    Aluminum (1/16")
    Copper (3/64")
    Alloy SteelSteel12"Measuring Gauge00000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum (1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Copper (1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Aluminum (1/8", 3/16", 1/4")Alloy SteelSteel20"Measuring Gauge000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
    Copper (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
    Aluminum (1/16", 1/8", 3/16")Aluminum (1/16")
    Copper (1/16")
    Alloy SteelSteel20"Measuring Gauge000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum (1/8")
    Copper (1/8")
    Aluminum (3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Copper (3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Alloy SteelSteel18 1/2"Measuring Gauge0000000000000———0
    Aluminum (1/8", 3/16", 1/4")
    Copper (1/8", 3/16", 1/4")
    Aluminum (1/4", 5/16", 3/8")
    Copper (1/4", 5/16", 3/8")
    Alloy SteelSteel33"Measuring Gauge000000000000000000000000

    Single-Diameter Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Single-Diameter Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves, Style A.

    Style A

    Style A—Style A include a measuring gauge that confirms proper installation of the compressed sleeve.
    Tools
    Replacement
    Measuring Gauges
    Style
    For Compression Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    For Compression Sleeve
    Material (Rope Dia.)
    For Stop Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    AAluminum (3/64")
    Copper (3/64")
    Stainless Steel (3/64", 1/16")
    Copper (3/64")Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge000000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (1/16")
    Copper (1/16")
    Stainless Steel (3/32")
    Aluminum (1/16")Aluminum (1/16")
    Copper (1/16")
    Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge0000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (3/32")
    Copper (3/32")
    Stainless Steel (1/8")
    Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge0000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (1/8")
    Copper (1/8")
    Stainless Steel (5/32")
    Aluminum (1/8")Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge00000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (5/32")
    Copper (5/32")
    Stainless Steel (3/16")
    Aluminum (3/16")Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge00000000000000———0
    AAluminum (3/16")
    Copper (3/16")
    Aluminum (1/4")Alloy SteelSteel18 1/4"Measuring Gauge00000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (1/4")
    Copper (1/4")
    Aluminum (5/16")
    Copper (1/4", 5/16", 3/8")
    Alloy SteelSteel33"Measuring Gauge0000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (9/32")Alloy SteelSteel33"Measuring Gauge0000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (5/16")
    Copper (5/16")
    Alloy SteelSteel33"Measuring Gauge00000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (3/8")
    Copper (3/8")
    Alloy SteelSteel33"Measuring Gauge0000000000000———0

    Wire Rope Compression Sleeve Assortments—Not for Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope Compression Sleeves. Wire Rope Compression Sleeve Assortments—Not for Lifting.
    Warning: Fittings must match rope diameter and be installed correctly to obtain maximum holding power. Test all assemblies for required strength before use. Do not use with coated rope unless the coating is removed.
    Aluminum Compression Sleeve—Aluminum sleeves are an economical alternative to copper.
    For Wire Rope
    No. of
    Sleeves
    For Wire Rope Dia.
    Construction
    Compression Sleeve
    Material
    Stop Sleeve
    Material
    Mil.
    Spec.
    Each
    2703/64" (35 Compression Sleeves)
    1/16" (50 Compression Sleeves, 50 Stop Sleeves)
    3/32" (30 Compression Sleeves, 30 Stop Sleeves)
    5/32" (8 Compression Sleeves, 8 Stop Sleeves)
    1/8" (20 Compression Sleeves, 20 Stop Sleeves)
    3/16" (6 Compression Sleeves, 8 Stop Sleeves)
    1/4" (3 Compression Sleeves, 2 Stop Sleeves)
    1 × 19 Strand Core
    1 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    AluminumAluminumMS5184400000000000000

    Wire Rope Stops—Not for Lifting

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Wire Rope Stops.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope Stops.
    Warning: Fittings must match rope diameter and be installed correctly to obtain maximum holding power. Test all assemblies for required strength before use. Do not use with coated rope unless the coating is removed.
    Aluminum—Aluminum stops are an economical alternative to copper.
    Stops
    Tools
    For
    Wire Rope
    Dia.
    Construction
    OD
    Compressed
    OD
    Sleeve
    Lg.
    Req. No. of
    Compressions
    Rope Cap. Adjustment
    Factor
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Aluminum
     
    For Steel Wire Ropes
    1/16"1 × 7 Strand Core
    1 × 19 Strand Core
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    6 × 7 Fiber Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    18 × 7 IWRC
    19 × 7 Strand Core
    7/32"3/16"3/16"130%500000000000000000000000000
    3/32"1 × 7 Strand Core
    1 × 19 Strand Core
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    6 × 7 Fiber Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    18 × 7 IWRC
    19 × 7 Strand Core
    11/32"9/32"5/16"130%5000000000000000000000000
    1/8"1 × 7 Strand Core
    1 × 19 Strand Core
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    6 × 7 Fiber Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    18 × 7 IWRC
    19 × 7 Strand Core
    11/32"9/32"5/16"130%5000000000000000000000000
    5/32"1 × 7 Strand Core
    1 × 19 Strand Core
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    6 × 7 Fiber Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    18 × 7 IWRC
    19 × 7 Strand Core
    13/32"11/32"5/16"130%50000000000000000000000000
    3/16"1 × 7 Strand Core
    1 × 19 Strand Core
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    6 × 19 Fiber Core
    6 × 19 IWRC
    6 × 26 IWRC
    6 × 37 IWRC
    6 × 7 Fiber Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    18 × 7 IWRC
    19 × 7 Strand Core
    7/16"11/32"5/16"130%50000000000000000000000000
    1/4"1 × 7 Strand Core
    1 × 19 Strand Core
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    6 × 19 Fiber Core
    6 × 19 IWRC
    6 × 26 IWRC
    6 × 37 IWRC
    6 × 7 Fiber Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    18 × 7 IWRC
    19 × 7 Strand Core
    21/32"37/64"11/16"230%1000000000000000000000000
    5/16"1 × 7 Strand Core
    1 × 19 Strand Core
    3 × 7 Hollow Core
    6 × 19 Fiber Core
    6 × 19 IWRC
    6 × 26 IWRC
    6 × 37 IWRC
    6 × 7 Fiber Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    18 × 7 IWRC
    19 × 7 Strand Core
    11/16"37/64"11/16"230%1000000000000000000000000
     

    Create-Your-Own Lanyards—Not for Lifting

    Warning: Test all assemblies for required strength before use.
    Compression Sleeves
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lanyards. Create-Your-Own Lanyards—Not for Lifting, Compression Sleeves.
    Sleeve
    Material
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
     
    For 1/16" Diameter Wire Rope
    Aluminum1000000000000000
     

    Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves and Stops with Built-In Rope Cutter

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves and Stops with Built-In Rope Cutter, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves and Stops with Built-In Rope Cutter, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Measuring Gauge—Use the measuring gauge to confirm proper installation of the compressed sleeve.
    Tools
    Replacement
    Measuring Gauges
    Handle
    Style
    For Compression Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    For Stop Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    AAluminum (1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Copper (1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Alloy SteelFiberglassYellow20"Measuring Gauge000000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Copper (1/8", 5/32", 3/16")
    Alloy SteelSteel20"Measuring Gauge0000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
    Copper (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
    Aluminum (1/16")
    Copper (1/16")
    Alloy SteelFiberglassYellow20"Measuring Gauge0000000000000000000000000
    AAluminum (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
    Copper (1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32")
    Aluminum (1/16")
    Copper (1/16")
    Alloy SteelSteel20"Measuring Gauge0000000000000000000000000
    BAluminum (1/32", 1/16")
    Copper (1/32", 1/16")
    Aluminum (1/32", 1/16")
    Copper (1/32", 1/16")
    SteelPainted SteelRed9"Measuring Gauge000000000000000000000000

    Hydraulic Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Hydraulic Compression Tools for Wire Rope Sleeves.
    Compress sleeves onto rope and wire rope with less effort than standard compression tools.
    Cartridge—Tools include a replaceable cartridge that lasts up to 10,000 compressions.
    Measuring Gauge—Use the measuring gauge to confirm proper installation of the compressed sleeve.
    Tools
    Replacement Dies
    Replacement
    Cartridges
    Handle
    For Compression Sleeve
    Material (Wire Rope Dia.)
    For Stop Sleeve Material
    (Wire Rope Dia.)
    Material
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum (5/16")Aluminum (5/16")FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum (5/16")FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case00000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum (7/16")
    Copper (1/2")
    FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum (1/2")FiberglassYellow23"Cartridge, Die, Measuring Gauge, Case000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

    Hydraulic Bench-Top Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Tools. Hydraulic Bench-Top Compression Tools for Rope and Wire Rope Sleeves.
    Compress sleeves with more strength than hydraulic hand tools.
    Measuring Gauge—Use the measuring gauge to confirm proper installation of the compressed sleeve.
    Tools
    Replacement Dies
    For Compression Sleeve
    Material (Wire Rope Dia.)
    For Compression Sleeve
    Material (Rope Dia.)
    Handle
    Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum (3/8")Aluminum (3/8")Steel29"Die, Measuring Gauge, Case000000000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum (1/2")Aluminum (1/2")Steel29"Die, Measuring Gauge, Case0000000000000000000000000000
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