Wire Rope Clip – Drop Forged

Core Specifications and Standards

• Manufacturing Process: These clips are manufactured by drop forging a single piece of steel, which provides a denser grain structure and superior strength compared to cast or stamped alternatives.
• Efficiency: Properly installed drop forged clips provide an efficiency rating of 80% to 90%of the wire rope’s breaking strength, depending on the rope’s diameter and the number of clips used.
• Common Standards: High-quality clips typically meet Federal Specification FF-C-450 Dor ASME B30.26 requirements for identification, design factor, and ductility.
• Materials: Most are made from carbon steel and hot-dip galvanized to resist corrosion. For marine environments, Type 304 or 316 Stainless Steel variants are available.

Proper Installation (“Never Saddle a Dead Horse”) 

Incorrect installation can reduce the efficiency of a wire rope termination by up to 40%.

1. Placement: The saddle must always be placed on the “live” (load-bearing) end of the rope, while the U-bolt goes over the “dead” (tail) end.
2. Quantity: Always use the minimum number of clips required for the rope diameter (e.g., a 1-1/4″ rope typically requires 7 clips).
3. Spacing: Clips should be spaced equally, usually at a distance of about 6 times the rope diameter.
4. Torque: Nuts must be tightened evenly to the manufacturer’s specified torque and re-tightened after the first load is applied.

We carry both common types as well as premium models from Crosby depending on user’s requirements.