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Wet-Environment Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting
This polypropylene rope floats in water, resists rot, and doesn’t lose strength when wet. It also resists acid, oil, and gas. The twisted construction gives rope a grooved surface, allowing you to grip it tight without it slipping.
Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
UV-Resistant Wet-Environment Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting
Also known as truck tie-down rope, this rope has added UV-ray inhibitors to protect it from deterioration when used outdoors. Rope is polypropylene so it floats in water, resists rot, and doesn’t lose strength when wet. It also resists acid, oil, and gas. The twisted construction gives rope a grooved surface, allowing you to grip it tight without it slipping.
Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
Extra-Grip Wet-Environment Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting
A coarse, natural texture makes this rope easier to grip than other wet-environment rope. Rope floats in water, resists rot, and doesn’t lose strength when wet. It also resists acid, oil, and gas, and knots easily.
Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
Low-Stretch Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting
Choose this polyester rope for applications that require minimal stretch, such as in tie-down applications. It resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas, and will not lose strength when wet. The twisted construction gives it a grooved surface, allowing you to grip it tight without it slipping.
Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1 safety factor.
Lightweight Low-Stretch Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting
Made of a polyester/polypropylene blend, this rope is approximately 15% lighter than standard polyester rope. Use it for applications that require minimal stretch, such as in tie-down applications. It resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas, and will not lose strength when wet. The twisted construction gives it a grooved surface, allowing you to grip it tight without it slipping.
Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
Shock-Absorbing Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting
Use this nylon rope when you need to compensate for sudden force, such as in towing applications or dock lines. It is rot and mildew resistant. When wet, the rope can lose up to 20% of its strength. The twisted construction gives this rope a grooved surface, allowing you to grip it tight without it slipping.
Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
Extra-Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting
Softer than all other grip-tight rope, this manila rope is more comfortable to grip. Its twisted construction gives it a grooved surface, so you can grip it tight without it slipping.
Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
Comfort-Grip Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting
Easy-Knot Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting
The rough texture of this sisal rope allows it to make tight and long-lasting knots. It has a twisted construction that makes it easy to hold tight without slipping.
Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
Shock-Absorbing Wear-Resistant Rope—Not for Lifting
A braided nylon core protected by a braided cover makes this rope resistant to both wear and sudden forces, such as those found in towing applications and dock lines. The braided construction also prevents the rope from rotating under load. When wet, this rope can lose up to 20% of its strength. It resists rot.
Nylon-covered rope resists mildew.
Polyester-covered rope resists UV rays, oil, and gas.
Polyurethane-coated rope is good for high-friction applications since its coating gives it increased wear resistance.
Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
Low-Stretch Wear-Resistant Rope—Not for Lifting
Choose this polyester rope for applications that require minimal stretch, such as in tie-down applications. A braided cover protects the braided core from wear during use. The rope resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas, and will not lose strength when wet. It knots easily and does not rotate under load.
Polyurethane-coated rope is good for high-friction applications since its coating gives it increased wear resistance.
Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
High-Temperature Wear-Resistant Rope—For Lifting
Because it's made of a high-performance aramid also known as Technora, this rope keeps its strength in high heat and is chemical and corrosion resistant. The braided cover protects the braided core from wear during use. Rope knots easily and does not rotate under load.
Rope with a polyester cover resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas.
Note: The safety factor for capacity is 5:1. Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
Rope with Eye on Both Ends—Not for Lifting
Rope has an eye on both ends to save time when attaching to tie downs and hooks. It knots easily and won’t rotate under load. Nylon rope compensates for sudden force, such as those often found in towing applications and dock lines. It resists rot and mildew.
Rope with a braided core resists wear during use because it has a braided cover.
Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
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| Length | Dia. | Capacity, lbs. | Max. Temperature, °F | Style | Lg. | Color | Each | |
Nylon—Braided Nylon Cover with Braided Core | ||||||||
| 20 ft. | 3/4" | 1,500 | 150° | Woven | 6" | Red | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Crosby Forged Single-Saddle Wire Rope Clamps—Not for Lifting
These must be oriented with the saddle on the long (live) end and U-bolt on the short (dead) end. Their forged fabrication makes these clamps more reliable in critical applications such as tie downs and support lines. They’re also known as wire rope clips. Clamps have a thick coating for corrosion resistance.
Warning: Test all assemblies for required strength before use. Do not use with coated rope unless the coating is removed.
Clamp | Each | ||||||||||||
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| For Wire Rope Dia. | No. of Clamps Required | Rope Turnback | For Wire Rope Construction | Wd. | Ht. | Thick. | Color | Required Torque, ft.-lbs. | Capacity | Specifications Met | 1-9 | 10-Up | |
Galvanized Steel | |||||||||||||
| 3/4" | 4 | 18" | 6 × 19 IWRC 6 × 19 Fiber Core 6 × 26 IWRC 6 × 37 IWRC 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core 19 × 7 Strand Core | 2 7/8" | 3 3/8" | 2 1/4" | Red | 130 | 80% of the Rope's Capacity | ASME B30.26, Fed. Spec. FF-C-450 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
Forged Stainless Steel Single-Saddle Wire Rope Clamps—Not for Lifting
Made of 316 stainless steel, these clamps are corrosion resistant. They must be oriented with the saddle on the long (live) end and U-bolt on the short (dead) end. Their forged fabrication makes these clamps more reliable in critical applications such as tie downs and support lines. They’re also known as wire rope clips.
Warning: Test all assemblies for required strength before use. Do not use with coated rope unless the coating is removed.
Clamp | Each | ||||||||||
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| For Wire Rope Dia. | No. of Clamps Required | Rope Turnback | For Wire Rope Construction | Wd. | Ht. | Thick. | Required Torque, ft.-lbs. | Capacity | 1-9 | 10-Up | |
316 Stainless Steel  | |||||||||||
| 3/4" | 4 | 18" | 19 × 7 Strand Core 6 × 19 Fiber Core 6 × 19 IWRC 6 × 26 IWRC 6 × 37 IWRC 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core | 2 53/64" | 3 11/32" | 2 15/64" | 130 | 80% of the Rope's Capacity | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
Crosby Forged Double-Saddle Wire Rope Clamps—Not for Lifting
These clamps apply equal pressure without crimping or crushing the wire rope, so orientation doesn't matter. They provide a saddle for both the long (live) and the short (dead) end of the wire rope. Their forged fabrication makes these clamps more reliable in critical applications such as tie downs and support lines. Also known as fist grip wire rope clips.
Warning: Test all assemblies for required strength before use. Do not use with coated rope unless the coating is removed.
Clamp | Each | |||||||||||
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| For Wire Rope Dia. | No. of Clamps Required | Rope Turnback | For Wire Rope Construction | Wd. | Ht. | Thick. | Required Torque, ft.-lbs. | Capacity | Specifications Met | 1-9 | 10-Up | |
Galvanized Steel | ||||||||||||
| 3/4" | 3 | 16" | 6 × 19 IWRC 6 × 19 Fiber Core 6 × 26 IWRC 6 × 37 IWRC 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core 19 × 7 Strand Core | 2 11/16" | 3 3/4" | 1 13/16" | 225 | 80% of the Rope's Capacity | ASME B30.26, Fed. Spec. FF-C-450 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
Wire Rope Clamp and Thimble Kits—Not for Lifting
Kits include clamps and thimbles to protect the inside of wire rope loops from fraying. Clamps must be oriented with the saddle on the long (live) end and U-bolt on the short (dead) end.
Galvanized steel and iron clamps and thimbles are corrosion resistant.
18-8 stainless steel clamps and thimbles are chemical resistant.
Warning: Test all assemblies for required strength before use. Do not use with coated rope unless the coating is removed.
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| For Wire Rope Dia. | No. of Clamps | Rope Turnback | For Wire Rope Construction | Wd. | Ht. | Thick. | No. of Thimbles | Fabrication | Required Torque, ft.-lbs. | Capacity | Specifications Met | Each | |
Galvanized Steel Clamps with Galvanized Steel Thimble | |||||||||||||
| 3/4" | 4 | 18" | 1 × 7 Strand Core 1 × 19 Strand Core 6 × 7 Fiber Core 6 × 19 IWRC 6 × 19 Fiber Core 6 × 26 IWRC 6 × 37 IWRC 7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core 18 × 7 IWRC 19 × 7 Strand Core | 2 13/16" | 3 3/8" | 2 1/4" | 1 | Forged | 100 | Not Rated | Fed. Spec. FF-C-450 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Galvanized Iron Clamps with Galvanized Steel Thimble | |||||||||||||
| 3/4" | 5 | 22 1/4" | 1 × 7 Strand Core 1 × 19 Strand Core 6 × 7 Fiber Core 6 × 19 IWRC 6 × 19 Fiber Core 6 × 26 IWRC 6 × 37 IWRC 7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core | 2 9/16" | 3 5/16" | 1 1/16" | 1 | Cast | 75 | Not Rated | Fed. Spec. FF-C-450 | 0000000 | 00000 |
18-8 Stainless Steel Clamps with 18-8 Stainless Steel Thimble | |||||||||||||
| 3/4" | 4 | 18" | 1 × 19 Strand Core 7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core | 2 7/16" | 3 1/8" | 2 1/16" | 1 | Cast | 130 | 80% of the Rope's Capacity | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
Cast Wire Rope Clamps—Not for Lifting
Use in noncritical applications, such as fencing, where the strength of a forged clamp is not required. Install clamps so the saddle is on the long (live) end and the U-bolt is on the short (dead) end. They’re also known as wire rope clips.
Zinc-plated iron clamps are mildly corrosion resistant.
Galvanized iron clamps have a thicker coating than zinc-plated clamps for added corrosion resistance.
18-8 stainless steel clamps are more corrosion resistant than galvanized clamps.
316 stainless steel clamps are the most corrosion resistant fittings we offer. They provide excellent resistance to chemicals and salt water.
Warning: Test all assemblies for required strength before use. Do not use with coated rope unless the coating is removed.
Clamp | Each | ||||||||||
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| For Wire Rope Dia. | No. of Clamps Required | Rope Turnback | For Wire Rope Construction | Wd. | Ht. | Thick. | Required Torque, ft.-lbs. | Capacity | 1-9 | 10-Up | |
Iron | |||||||||||
| 3/4" | 5 | 22 1/4" | 1 × 7 Strand Core 1 × 19 Strand Core 6 × 7 Fiber Core 6 × 19 IWRC 6 × 19 Fiber Core 6 × 26 IWRC 6 × 37 IWRC 7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core | 2 5/16" | 3 1/4" | 15/16" | 75 | Not Rated | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Galvanized Iron | |||||||||||
| 3/4" | 5 | 22 1/4" | 1 × 7 Strand Core 1 × 19 Strand Core 6 × 7 Fiber Core 6 × 19 IWRC 6 × 19 Fiber Core 6 × 26 IWRC 6 × 37 IWRC 7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core | 2 5/16" | 3 1/4" | 15/16" | 75 | Not Rated | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Zinc-Plated Iron | |||||||||||
| 3/4" | 5 | 22 1/4" | 1 × 7 Strand Core 1 × 19 Strand Core 6 × 7 Fiber Core 6 × 19 IWRC 6 × 19 Fiber Core 6 × 26 IWRC 6 × 37 IWRC 7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core | 2 5/16" | 3 1/4" | 15/16" | 75 | Not Rated | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
18-8 Stainless Steel | |||||||||||
| 3/4" | 4 | 18" | 1 × 19 Strand Core 7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core | 2 7/16" | 3 3/8" | 2 1/16" | 130 | 80% of the Rope's Capacity | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
316 Stainless Steel | |||||||||||
| 3/4" | 4 | 18" | 6 × 7 Fiber Core 6 × 19 IWRC 6 × 19 Fiber Core 6 × 26 IWRC 6 × 37 IWRC 7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core 18 × 7 IWRC 19 × 7 Strand Core | 2 7/16" | 3 11/32" | 2 5/64" | 130 | 85% of the Rope's Capacity | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Heavy Duty Wire Rope Thimbles—For Lifting
Also known as heavy-pattern thimbles, these can be used to reinforce the loop of a sling.
Galvanized steel thimbles have a thick coating for corrosion resistance.
18-8 stainless steel thimbles are more corrosion resistant than steel thimbles.
316 stainless steel thimbles are the most corrosion resistant thimbles we offer. They provide excellent resistance to salt water and chemicals.
Warning: Test all assemblies for required strength before use. Do not use with coated rope unless the coating is removed.
Medium Duty Wire Rope Thimbles—Not for Lifting
Also known as standard-pattern thimbles, these provide better protection against fraying than light-duty thimbles.
Zinc-plated and galvanized steel thimbles are corrosion resistant.
18-8 stainless steel thimbles are more corrosion resistant to chemicals than steel thimbles.
316 stainless steel thimbles are the most corrosion resistant thimbles we offer. They provide excellent resistance to salt water and chemicals.
Warning: Do not use with coated rope unless the coating is removed.
Wedge-Lock Wire Rope End Fittings—For Lifting
Also known as open wedge sockets, these end fittings require only a torque wrench to install. To install, wrap the wire rope around the removable wedge before securing it inside the body. A wire rope clamp attached through the top hole in the wedge secures the short (dead) end.
Two additional holes at the bottom of the wedge can be used as a "go/no go" gauge to determine the proper rope size. The wire rope should pass through the "go" hole and not through the "no go" hole.
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.
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For Wire Rope | Replacement Wedges | Replacement Pins | ||||||||||
| Dia. | Construction | Clevis Inside Wd. | For Pin Dia. | Required Torque, ft.-lbs. | Capacity | Specifications Met | Each | Each | Each | |||
Red-Painted Steel | ||||||||||||
| 3/4" | 18 × 7 IWRC 19 × 7 Strand Core 6 × 19 Fiber Core 6 × 19 IWRC 6 × 26 IWRC 6 × 37 IWRC 6 × 7 Fiber Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core 7 × 7 Strand Core | 1 1/2" | 1 13/32" | 130 | 80% of the Rope's Capacity | ASME B30.26, Fed. Spec. RR-S-550E | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Wire Rope Cutting Bands
Also known as seizing bands, these prevent fraying while cutting wire rope. Wrap the band around the wire rope and squeeze the flat end into the indented end. The cut should be made in the middle of the band.
| For Wire Rope Dia. | Lg. | Material | Required Installation Tool | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
| 3/4" | 2 11/16" | Tin-Plated Steel | Pliers | 10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Abrasion-Resistant Elastic Cord
Also known as bungee cord and shock cord, a fabric cover protects the inner elastic from abrasion. Use cord by itself or add fittings to create a complete tie down. It stretches up to 1.5 times its length.
Warning: Never use for lifting applications.
Salt-Water-Resistant Elastic Cord
Suitable for marine environments, this cord has a nylon cover to resist corrosion from salt water and chlorine. Use cord by itself or add hooks to create a complete tie down. It stretches up 1.5 times its length.
Warning: Never use for lifting applications.
UV-Resistant Elastic Cord
This cord won't become brittle or hard after exposure to sunlight. Also known as bungee cord and shock cord, a polypropylene cover protects the inner elastic from abrasion. Use by itself or add fittings to create a complete tie down. It stretches up to 1.5 times its length.
Warning: Never use for lifting applications.
Long-Lasting Polyurethane Tie Downs with Slotted Straps
Adjust the length by attaching the hook into a slot in the strap. With the strength of plastic and the stretch of rubber, these tie downs have excellent stretch recovery and won't become brittle. They stand up to oil, grease, fuel, ozone, and salt water.
Plastic hooks are nonmarring.
Warning: Never use for lifting applications.
Wire Rope Slings
Reinforced
Thimble Eye
These slings are more abrasion and cut resistant than web and round slings, yet lighter in weight than mesh and chain slings. They include a tag that shows capacities in each configuration.
Crimped eye slings are secured with a metal sleeve.
Crimped and reinforced thimble eye slings have a thimble on the inside of the loops to prevent fraying. Loops are secured with a metal sleeve.
6 × 19 construction is more flexible than 7 × 7.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
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| Dia. | Choker | Vertical | Basket | Eye Lg. | Material | Max. Temp., °F | Specifications Met | Other Lengths, ft. | 3 ft. Lg. | 4 ft. Lg. | 5 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | 8 ft. Lg. | 10 ft. Lg. | |
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6 × 19 Construction—IWRC Core | |||||||||||||||
| 3/4" | 8,200 | 11,200 | 22,000 | 12" | Steel | 400° | OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184, ASME B30.9 | 4 to 20 | 0000000 | ||||||
With Crimped and Reinforced Thimble Eye | |||||||||||||||
6 × 19 Construction—IWRC Core | |||||||||||||||
| 3/4" | 8,200 | 11,200 | 22,000 | 3 3/4" | Steel | 400° | OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184, ASME B30.9 | 3 to 20 | 0000000 | ||||||
Rope Slings
 | Basket |
Choker | |
Vertical |
Made of abrasion- and chemical-resistant Dyneema, these slings are a lightweight alternative to wire rope slings. The ends of these slings are woven back into the sling, reducing the chance of the sling catching when lifting a load. They include a tag that shows capacities in each configuration.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
Adjustable Rope Slings
Similar to a finger trap, the loop adjusts freely when loose and holds tight when tension is applied. Made of abrasion- and chemical-resistant Dyneema, these slings are a lightweight alternative to wire rope slings.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.