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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.
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.
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.
Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
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 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||||||||||
| 1" | 5 | 26" | 6 × 19 IWRC 6 × 19 Fiber Core 6 × 26 IWRC 6 × 37 IWRC 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core 19 × 7 Strand Core | 3 1/2" | 4 1/4" | 2 11/16" | Red | 225 | 90% 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 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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  | |||||||||||
| 1" | 5 | 26" | 19 × 7 Strand Core 6 × 19 Fiber Core 6 × 19 IWRC 6 × 26 IWRC 6 × 37 IWRC 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core | 3 15/32" | 4 19/64" | 2 19/32" | 225 | 80% of the Rope's Capacity | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||||||||
| 1" | 5 | 37" | 6 × 19 IWRC 6 × 19 Fiber Core 6 × 26 IWRC 6 × 37 IWRC 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core 19 × 7 Strand Core | 3 1/16" | 4 1/2" | 2 1/4" | 225 | 90% of the Rope's Capacity | ASME B30.26, Fed. Spec. FF-C-450 | 0000000 | 000000 | 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.
Warning: Test all assemblies for required strength before use. Do not use with coated rope unless the coating is removed.
Clamp | Each | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||||||||
| 1" | 6 | 31" | 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 11/16" | 3 25/32" | 15/16" | 130 | Not Rated | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
Galvanized Iron | |||||||||||
| 1" | 6 | 31" | 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 11/16" | 3 25/32" | 15/16" | 130 | Not Rated | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Zinc-Plated Iron | |||||||||||
| 1" | 6 | 31" | 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 11/16" | 3 25/32" | 15/16" | 130 | Not Rated | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
18-8 Stainless Steel | |||||||||||
| 1" | 5 | 26" | 1 × 19 Strand Core 7 × 7 Strand Core 7 × 19 IWRC 7 × 19 Strand Core | 3" | 4 3/8" | 2 7/16" | 225 | 80% of the Rope's Capacity | 00000000 | 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.
Wire Rope Slings
 Crimped Eye |  Basket |
 Choker | |
 Vertical |
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.
6 × 19 construction is more flexible than 7 × 7.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.