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Wire Rope Clips: How to Fit Them Right, and When Not to Use Them

Wire rope clips fitted on a steel wire rope

TL;DR: Fit a wire rope clip with the saddle on the live, load-bearing end and the U-bolt on the dead end. The trade rule is “never saddle a dead horse.” Use at least three clips for any eye that matters, space them about six rope diameters apart, and re-torque after the first load. Even fitted […]