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    22 Products

    Shock-Absorbing Wear-Resistant Rope—Not for Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rope. 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.
    Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
    Nylon Cover—Nylon-covered rope resists mildew.
    Polyurethane-Coated Polyester Plastic Cover—Polyurethane-coated rope is good for high-friction applications since its coating gives it increased wear resistance.
    Dia.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Can Be
    Spliced
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
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    Nylon
     
    Braided Nylon Cover with Braided Core
    9/16"800300White with Blue and Red StrandsYes
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    Braided Polyurethane-Coated Polyester Plastic Cover with Braided Core
    9/16"900300White with Blue StrandsYes
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    Lightweight Low-Stretch Sure-Grip Rope—Not for Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rope. Lightweight Low-Stretch Sure-Grip 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.
    Dia.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Can Be
    Spliced
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Polyester/Polypropylene
     
    Twisted
    9/16"675200Light Blue with Green and Red StrandsYes
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    000000000000
     

    Shock-Absorbing Easy-Splice Rope—Not for Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rope. Shock-Absorbing Easy-Splice Rope—Not for Lifting.
    Made from nylon, this rope compensates for sudden force, such as in towing applications and dock lines. A polyurethane coating gives this rope wear resistance for high-friction applications. It’s braided with a hollow core, so it’s easier to splice than other rope when adding a fitting or connecting rope together. It doesn’t rotate under load.
    Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
    Dia.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Can Be
    Spliced
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Polyurethane-Coated Nylon
     
    Braided with Hollow Core
    9/16"1,000300WhiteYes
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    000000000000
     

    Low-Stretch Wear-Resistant Rope—Not for Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rope. Low-Stretch Wear-Resistant Rope—Not for Lifting.
    Choose this polyester plastic 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.
    Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
    Polyurethane-Coated Polyester Plastic Cover—Polyurethane-coated rope is good for high-friction applications since its coating gives it increased wear resistance.
    Dia.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Can Be
    Spliced
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Polyester Plastic
     
    Braided Polyurethane-Coated Polyester Plastic Cover with Braided Core
    9/16"900200White with Blue StrandsNo
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    Rotation-Resistant Wire Rope for Lifting

    Image of Product. 18 × 7 IWRC. Front orientation. Wire Rope. Rotation-Resistant Wire Rope for Lifting, 18 × 7 IWRC Wire Rope.

    18 × 7 IWRC

    This wire rope won't spin or twist loads in the air. The outer strands twist in the opposite direction of the inner strands to keep loads stable when lifted or suspended. They're often used to lift and lower elevators without any unwanted movement.
    Warning: Never use wire rope to lift people or items over people.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause this wire rope to rust.
    Wire Rope Construction— Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC) is the strongest wire rope construction, but strand core rope is a durable alternative for lighter-duty applications.
    Preformed—With each wire shaped into a spiral before being twisted onto the rope, they maintain their shape when cut. This keeps them from unraveling or poking equipment and users.
    Dia.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Wire Rope
    Construction
    Recommended
    Pulley/Drum Dia.
    Preformed
    Specifications
    Met
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Steel
    9/16"7,60018 × 7 IWRC
    19 1/8"YesASTM A1023
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    Rope with Eye on Both Ends—Not for Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rope. 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. Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
    Polyethylene—Polyethylene rope is strong even when wet. Its performance is comparable to Spectra and Dyneema. It’s commonly used as a lightweight alternative to wire rope because of its excellent strength to weight ratio.
    Eye
    Dia.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Type
    Lg.
    Color
    Can Be
    Spliced
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Polyethylene
     
    Braided Polyethylene with Hollow Core
    9/16"7,100150Woven6"GrayNo20000000000000000
    9/16"7,100150Woven6"GrayNo3000000000000000
     

    Extra-Flexible Wire Rope for Lifting

    Image of Product. 6 × 19 IWRC. Front orientation. Wire Rope. Extra-Flexible Wire Rope for Lifting, 6 × 19 IWRC Wire Rope.

    6 × 19 IWRC

    Lift everything from heavy machinery to timber. With more than twice as many individual wires as standard wire rope, it bends easily without wear. Use it with cranes and hoists.
    Warning: Never use wire rope to lift people or items over people.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause this wire rope to rust.
    Wire Rope Construction—Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC) is the strongest wire rope construction.
    Preformed—With each wire shaped into a spiral before being twisted onto the rope, they maintain their shape when cut. This keeps them from unraveling or poking equipment and users.
    Dia.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Wire Rope
    Construction
    Recommended
    Pulley/Drum Dia.
    Preformed
    Specifications
    Met
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Steel
    9/16"6,6006 × 19 IWRC
    16"YesASTM A1023
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    Wire Rope Clamp and Thimble Kits—Not for Lifting

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Wire Rope Clamps. Wire Rope Clamp and Thimble Kits—Not for Lifting.
    Image of Product. Clamp. Front orientation. Wire Rope Clamps. Wire Rope Clamp and Thimble Kits—Not for Lifting.
    Image of Product. Thimble. Front orientation. Wire Rope Clamps. Wire Rope Clamp and Thimble Kits—Not for Lifting.

    Clamp

    Thimble

    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. Warning: Test all assemblies for required strength before use. Do not use with coated rope unless the coating is removed.
    18-8 Stainless Steel Clamps with 18-8 Stainless Steel Thimble—18-8 stainless steel clamps and thimbles are chemical resistant.
    For
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    Clamp
    Dia.
    Construction
    No. of
    Clamps
    Rope
    Turnback
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Thk.
    No. of
    Thimbles
    Fabrication
    Req. Torque,
    ft·lbf
    Rope Cap. Adjustment
    Factor
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel Clamps with 18-8 Stainless Steel Thimble
    1/2", 9/16"1 × 19 Strand Core
    7 × 7 Strand Core
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    312"2 1/16"2 11/16"1 3/4"1Cast9580%0000000000000
     

    Heavy Duty Wire Rope Thimbles—For Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Wire Rope Thimbles. Heavy Duty Wire Rope Thimbles—For Lifting.
    Also known as heavy-pattern thimbles, these can be used to reinforce the loop of a sling.
    Warning: Test all assemblies for required strength before use. Do not use with coated rope unless the coating is removed.
    Galvanized Steel—Galvanized steel thimbles have a thick coating for corrosion resistance.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—18-8 stainless steel thimbles are more corrosion resistant than steel thimbles.
    316 Stainless Steel—316 stainless steel thimbles are the most corrosion resistant thimbles we offer. They provide excellent resistance to salt water and chemicals.
    Loop
    For Dia.
    Inside
    Lg.
    Inside
    Wd.
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Galvanized Steel
    9/16", 5/8"3 1/4"1 3/4"Fed. Spec. FF-T-276000000000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    9/16"2 15/16"1 1/2"Fed. Spec. FF-T-276000000000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel
    9/16"2 15/16"1 1/2"Fed. Spec. FF-T-276000000000000
     

    Crosby Forged Single-Saddle Wire Rope Clamps—Not for Lifting

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Wire Rope Clamps. Crosby Forged Single-Saddle Wire Rope Clamps—Not for Lifting.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope Clamps. 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.
    For
    Wire Rope
    Clamp
    Each
    Dia.
    Construction
    Number of Clamps
    Required
    Rope
    Turnback
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    Req. Torque,
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    Rope Cap. Adjustment
    Factor
    Specs. Met
    1-9
    10-Up
    Galvanized Steel
    9/16"
    5/8"
    6 × 19 Fiber Core
    6 × 19 IWRC
    6 × 26 IWRC
    6 × 37 IWRC
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    19 × 7 Strand Core
    312"2 1/2"2 13/16"2 1/16"RedForged9580%ASME B30.26, Fed. Spec. FF-C-4500000000000000000000
     

    Ultra-Flexible Wire Rope for Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. CrossSection view. Wire Rope. Ultra-Flexible Wire Rope for Lifting.
    Our most flexible wire rope. It contains the most individual wires within it, so it can bend around a small radius repeatedly without wear. Loop it around small pulleys and sheaves to lift and suspend equipment and materials.
    Warning: Never use wire rope to lift people or items over people.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause this wire rope to rust.
    Wire Rope Construction—Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC) is the strongest wire rope construction.
    Preformed—With each wire shaped into a spiral before being twisted onto the rope, they maintain their shape when cut. This keeps them from unraveling or poking equipment and users.
    Dia.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Wire Rope
    Construction
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    Pulley/Drum Dia.
    Preformed
    Specifications
    Met
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Steel
    9/16"6,7006 × 37 IWRC
    14 5/8"YesASTM A1023
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    Wire Rope Compression Sleeves—For Lifting

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Wire Rope Compression Sleeves. Wire Rope Compression Sleeves—For Lifting.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope Compression Sleeves. Wire Rope Compression Sleeves—For Lifting.
    Install with a compression tool to create a strong, permanent loop. 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
    Specs.
    Met
    Mil.
    Spec.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Copper
     
    For Steel Rope
    9/16"3 × 7 IWRC
    7 × 7 IWRC
    7 × 19 IWRC
    6 × 19 IWRC
    2"3100%ASME B30.9MS5184410000000000000000000000000000
     

    Cast Wire Rope Clamps—Not for Lifting

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Wire Rope Clamps. Cast Wire Rope Clamps—Not for Lifting.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope Clamps. 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.
    Warning: Test all assemblies for required strength before use. Do not use with coated rope unless the coating is removed.
    Galvanized Iron—Galvanized iron clamps have a thicker coating than zinc-plated clamps for added corrosion resistance.
    Zinc-Plated Iron—Zinc-plated iron clamps are mildly corrosion resistant.
    For
    Wire Rope
    Clamp
    Each
    Dia.
    Construction
    Number of Clamps
    Required
    Rope
    Turnback
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Thk.
    Fabrication
    Req. Torque,
    ft·lbf
    Rope Cap. Adjustment
    Factor
    1-24
    25-99
    100-Up
    Iron
    9/16"1 × 7 Strand Core
    1 × 19 Strand 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
    416"1 15/16"2 5/8"3/4"Cast50Not Rated00000000000000000000000
     
    Galvanized Iron
    9/16"1 × 7 Strand Core
    1 × 19 Strand 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
    416"1 15/16"2 5/8"3/4"Cast50Not Rated00000000000000000000
     
    Zinc-Plated Iron
    9/16"1 × 7 Strand Core
    1 × 19 Strand 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
    416"1 15/16"2 5/8"3/4"Cast50Not Rated00000000000000000000
     

    Crosby Forged Double-Saddle Wire Rope Clamps—Not for Lifting

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Wire Rope Clamps. Crosby Forged Double-Saddle Wire Rope Clamps—Not for Lifting.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope Clamps. 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.
    For
    Wire Rope
    Clamp
    Each
    Dia.
    Construction
    Number of Clamps
    Required
    Rope
    Turnback
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Thk.
    Fabrication
    Req. Torque,
    ft·lbf
    Rope Cap. Adjustment
    Factor
    Specs. Met
    1-9
    10-Up
    Galvanized Steel
    9/16"
    5/8"
    6 × 19 Fiber Core
    6 × 19 IWRC
    6 × 26 IWRC
    6 × 37 IWRC
    7 × 19 IWRC
    7 × 19 Strand Core
    19 × 7 Strand Core
    3
    3
    12 3/4"
    13 1/2"
    2 5/8"3 1/4"1 1/2"Forged13080%ASME B30.26, Fed. Spec. FF-C-4500000000000000000000
     

    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.)
    Handle
    Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Copper (9/16")Steel29"Die, Measuring Gauge, Case00000000000000000000000000000
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