Wire Rope Eyes | McMaster-Carr

	Material Material

	Attachment Type Attachment Type


Eye	Loop

Threaded Stud	90° Eye

Clevis	Ball with Shank

Hook	Swivel Fork

Tab	Swivel Eye

	Type Type


Rope End	Swivel

Shackle	Hook

Snap	Thimble

	Eye ID Eye ID

	Capacity Capacity

Less than 10,000 lbs.

10,000 to 19,999 lbs.

20,000 to 29,999 lbs.

30,000 to 39,999 lbs.

40,000 lbs. or greater

Not Rated

	Length Length

	Diameter Diameter

	Application Application

Not for Lifting

For Lifting

	For Wire Rope Diameter For Wire Rope Diameter

	Wire Rope Coating Wire Rope Coating

Coated

Uncoated

	Turnbuckle Type Turnbuckle Type

	For Screw Size For Screw Size

	Eye Thickness Eye Thickness

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Latch Type Latch Type


Spring	Locking

Slide Bolt

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Thread Size Thread Size

	Body Material Body Material

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Hook Opening Width Hook Opening Width

	End-to-Eye Length End-to-Eye Length

	Flexibility Flexibility


Extra Flexible	Flexible

	Eye Material Eye Material

1,200 Products

Wire Rope Lanyards—Not for Lifting

Eye-to-Eye Lanyards—Not for Lifting

Loop-to-Eye Lanyards—Not for Lifting

Mil. Spec. Eye-to-Stud Lanyards—Not for Lifting

Made to meet stringent military standards, the fittings on these lanyards meet MS 20668 and MS 21259.

Eye-to-90°-Eye Lanyards—Not for Lifting

Mil. Spec. Eye-to-Ball with
Shank Lanyards—Not for Lifting

Made to meet stringent military standards, the fittings on these lanyards meet MS 20664 and MS 20668.

Eye-to-Tab Lanyards—Not for Lifting

Eye-to-Swivel-Fork Lanyards—Not for Lifting

The swivel fork allows the lanyard to rotate freely.

Mil. Spec. Eye-to-Eye Lanyards—Not for Lifting

Made to meet stringent military standards, the fittings on these lanyards meet MS 20668.

Adjustable-Loop-to-90° Eye Lanyards—Not for Lifting

Attach the 90° eye to a surface for support and use the loop to secure the suspended material.

Eye-to-Ball with Shank Lanyards—Not for Lifting

Loop-to-90°-Eye Lanyards—Not for Lifting

Retractable Wire Rope Lanyards—Not for Lifting

Eye-to-Eye Retractable Lanyards—Not for Lifting

Loop-to-Eye Retractable Lanyards—Not for Lifting

Wire Rope End Fittings

Eye-End Roller Swage Wire
Rope End Fittings—Not for Lifting

Also known as socket-end swage fittings, install these eye-end fittings with a roller swage press for a strong, permanent hold.

Eye-End Sleeve-Grip Wire Rope
End Fittings—Not for Lifting

Add an eye-end to wire rope without having to fray the rope or use a compression tool.

Eye-End Plug-Lock Wire Rope End Fittings—For Lifting

Install these eye-end plug-lock fittings on the end of wire rope for a strong hold and finished appearance.

Eye-End Feed-Through Wire
Rope End Fittings—Not for Lifting

Feed the wire rope into the opening at the bottom of these eye-end fittings and through the body for a quick and simple installation.

Eye-End Compression-Grip Wire
Rope End Fittings—Not for Lifting

Compress the thin shank wall with a hand tool to attach these light duty eye-end fittings. They are also known as hand swage fittings.

Wire Rope Thimbles

Medium Duty Wire Rope Thimbles—Not for Lifting

Also known as standard-pattern thimbles, these provide better protection against fraying than light duty thimbles.

Open-End Light Duty Wire
Rope Thimbles—Not for Lifting

The open-end design leaves more room for connections than other thimbles.

Light Duty Wire Rope Thimbles—Not for Lifting

These thimbles are also known as thin pattern 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.

Closed-End Light Duty Wire
Rope Thimbles—Not for Lifting

Smooth rounded edges and an endless design prevent snags.

Swivels for Rope and Chain

Eye-to-Clevis Swivels—Not for Lifting

These rotate for easy positioning before a load is applied to minimize twisting and knotting of rope and chain.

Eye-to-Eye Swivels—Not for Lifting

Rotating for easy positioning before a load is applied, these minimize twisting and knotting of rope and chain.

Eye-to-Clevis Ball Bearing Swivels—For Lifting

Use these to adjust the position of a fitting or an object under load and minimize twisting and knotting.

Eye-to-Eye Ball Bearing Swivels—Not for Lifting

Adjust the position of a fitting or an object under load and minimize twisting and knotting.

Eye-to-Eye Ball Bearing Swivels—For Lifting

Adjust the position of a fitting or an object under load and minimize twisting and knotting.

Eye-to-Clevis Ball Bearing Swivels—Not for Lifting

Use these to adjust the position of a fitting or an object under load and minimize twisting and knotting.

Quick-Release Shackles—Not for Lifting

Lever-Release Shackles—Not for Lifting

Disconnect by pulling the lever or attach rope to the eye on the lever for remote release.

Light Duty Collar-Release Shackles—Not for Lifting

Pull the collar to release the shackle from its locked position.

Pin-Release Eye Shackles—Not for Lifting

Attach a rope to the ring on the pin for remote release where access in limited. These shackles have an eye end for connecting to a hook.

Hooks for Rope and Chain

Grab Hooks with Eye—Not for Lifting

Often used in binding and tie-down applications, these securely hold a single link of chain.

Grab Hooks with Eye and Securing Pin—For Lifting

A spring-loaded pin ensures chain won't separate from the hook when the load slackens. Connect your chain to the eye end.

Oversized Eye Hooks with Swivel—For Lifting

Rotating for easy positioning before a load is applied, these have a latch to ensure that rope, chain, and fittings won't separate from the hook when the load slackens.

Eye Hooks with Spring-Close Locking
Latch and Swivel—For Lifting

These rotate for easy positioning before a load is applied.

Narrow Body Eye Hooks—For Lifting

Insert in eyes, links, rings, and other connectors with small openings. Also known as J-hooks.

Grab Hooks with Eye—For Lifting

With a narrow opening and contoured sides, these securely hold a single link of chain to prevent overtightening when lifting a load.

Eye Hooks with Load-Locking
Latch and Swivel—For Lifting

These have a latch that locks closed when a load is applied for a more secure connection than standard hooks. They rotate for easy positioning before a load is applied.

Oversized Eye Hooks—For Lifting

A latch ensures rope, chain, and fittings won't separate from the hook when the load slackens. The hook opening accommodates large anchor points and allows chain to move freely through the closed hook.