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How to Selecting The Right Wire Rope Clip?
Wire rope clips, also known as wire rope clamps, cable clamps, wire clamps, wire clips, U-bolts, or various other regional names, generally refer to the same category of products.
These clips are employed to create a load-bearing eye at the end of a wire rope or cable and to join two cables together using a lap splice.
We offer a range of wire rope clips available in different materials, designs, and coating types. These clips are ideal for temporary applications. They can be easily secured with common hand tools and are a cost-effective alternative to swaged sleeves when only a few assemblies are needed.
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Three Types Of Wire Rope Clip Materials
There are three types of wire rope clip materials: 316 stainless steel, hot-dipped galvanized, and malleable zinc-plated.
316 Stainless Steel Advantages
- Most Corrosion Resistant
- Best for outdoor applications as they are highly resistant to corrosion, especially in or near saltwater environments.
Hot Dipped Galvanized (HDG) Advantages
- Lower cost than stainless steel
- Suited for outdoor environments.
- Not as corrosion resistant as stainless steel wire rope clips.
Malleable Zinc Plated Advantages
- May be used outdoors but may exhibit signs of surface rust quicker than Hot Dipped Galvanized wire rope clips; especially if used in rain, snow, salt air, or saltwater environments.
Styles of Wire Rope Clips
Traditional, Fist Grip, Drop Forged, Cast, Malleable, Single Stamped Cable Clamp, and Double Stamped Cable Clamp
Traditional Style Wire Rope Clip
Composed of three different parts: The saddle, the U-bolt, and nuts.
Fist Grip Style Wire Rope Clip
Composed of only the saddles and nuts. The saddles are mirrored on this type of clip so there is no need for a U-bolt and provides unique advantages during installation.
Drop Forging
Drop Forging is the process of heating and hammering steel to the shape desired. This allows the steel’s grain structure to be consistent and conform to the shape of the forged item. Cast and malleable wire rope clips may fracture under heavy use due to the steel’s random grain structure created during manufacturing.
Conclusion
We hope this information was helpful to you. If you need more information, please contact our team. Let us assist you in ordering the correct rigging supplies to get your next project started.
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