wire rope cable end fittings brands

At U.S. Rigging, we offer a wide selection of wire rope and wire rope fittings. Whether you"re in need of hand swagers, wire rope cutters, or wire rope and custom cable assemblies, we offer the best rigging hardware in our DuraBrite™ brand.

Manufacturer of standard and custom wire rope fittings. Types include clevis, eye end, oval eye, drum socket, coupling, stud and antenna fittings. Products available include open body forged clevis/socket, open body double socket forged, closed body machined clevis/socket and closed body machined double socket/clevis turnbuckles, hooks and eye swivels, insulators and replacement sleeves. Capabilities include turning, milling, drilling, tapping, metal fabrication, welding and assembly. Serves the maritime, airport, amusement park, sports stadium, construction, architectural, utility, rigging, military and other industries. Made in the USA.

The majority of wire rope fittings are elements of a complete wire rope assembly designed for a specific task such as motion control or mechanical automation. Wire rope fittings are heavily implicated in a number of industrial processes and equipment such as mining equipment, braking, aircraft cables, levelers, hood latch releases and more. The versatility of fittings renders them essential to industries such as automotive, agriculture, construction, marine, aerospace, transportation and virtually all applications where wire rope is used. Specific examples include clamps, clips, sleeves, links, hooks, forks, eyes, studs and pins. When used for heavy duty lifting, pulling or other activities, fittings are often permanently attached or affixed to a given cable for added durability and security though change tool kits are sometimes available allowing for interchangeable fixtures. Wire rope manufacturers often provide a range wire fitting options as well in order to accommodate the many different uses for the cables.

The majority of wire rope fittings are elements of a complete wire rope assembly designed for a specific task such as motion control or mechanical automation. Wire rope fittings are heavily implicated in a number of industrial processes and equipment such as mining equipment, braking, aircraft cables, levelers, hood latch releases, and more.

The versatility of fittings renders them essential to industries such as automotive, agriculture, construction, marine, aerospace, transportation, and virtually all applications where wire rope is used. Specific examples include clamps, clips, sleeves, links, hooks, forks, eyes, studs, and pins.

When used for heavy duty lifting, pulling, or other activities, fittings are often permanently attached or affixed to a given cable for added durability and security though change toolkits are sometimes available allowing for interchangeable fixtures. Wire rope manufacturers often provide a range of wire fitting options as well in order to accommodate the many different uses for the cables.

Fittings function by creating an endpoint to which other apparatus may more easily be affixed or which simply preserves the integrity of a given cable by preventing fraying, a common problem for unfitted stranded wire ropes. As aforementioned, the specifics of a fitting vary greatly as does their construction, shape, and size, all of which should be carefully considered in regards to their intended use.

Swaging, metal stamping, and die cutting are commonly used to create the metal forms needed for wire rope assemblies. Swaging involves compressing and deforming materials to achieve a permanent connection or bonding. While stamping and cutting are used to create additional hardware, swaging is performed when no additional hardware is desired, but instead the fitting requires the rope to be folded back onto itself to create a loop or eye.

Potted or poured sockets use both permanent and affixed elements as the rope end is inserted into a conical cavity that is then filled with molten zinc or an epoxy resin compound.

The materials used to create the fittings themselves vary with application, but often mirror that of the wire rope or cable. Copper, brass, bronze, steel, titanium, stainless steel, and other durable metals are among the most popular.

It is important to consider the integrity of the wire cable itself when selecting and applying a wire fitting as it may alter the strength, length, and dimensions of that particular section of rope.

Fittings known as sleeves and thimbles are often used in complete wire rope assemblies to protect the stranded wire from wear, tear, crimping, bending, pinching, or other damage.

See our broad array of aircraft cable and accessories such as eye bolts and hoist rings. Remember to always inspect aircraft cables and replace them whenever they"re worn or damaged. (Tip: When you see an aircraft cable description mention something such as 7 x 19 construction, it refers to 7 strands of 19 wires each). Top brands such as CM, Griplock and Nicopress.

Each use for a custom wire rope cable assembly has its own unique purpose.  We can assist you in designing a custom cable assembly to fit your specific needs.

Factors to Consider When Designing A Cable AssemblyWhen it comes to cable assembly design, a number of factors need to be considered such as work load, abrasion, cycle life, and flexibility, environment, cost and safety.

The larger the cable diameter, the greater the work load capacity. For most applications, use a 5 to 1 safety factor when designing an assembly.  For critical safety or shock load applications an 8 or 10 to 1 safety factor is needed.

The larger the diameter of cable, the less flexible it will be.  Example:  1/8” 7 X 19 cable is more flexible than 1/8” 7 X 7 cable, but the 7 X 7 construction is more abrasion resistant.

Coated cable can greatly extend the life of the assembly in most applications. If using coated cable, the coating must be stripped off when swaging to achieve the maximum strength.

Tyler Madison, Inc. specializes in cable size from 3/64" - 3/8" in diameter and 270 lbs. - 14,400 lbs. in breaking strength.  We will put our years of experience to work in helping you design and produce exactly what you need.  We have manufactured quality custom wire rope cable assemblies for leading companies in the following industries:Aerospace

Tyler Madison is an industry leading manufacturer of wire rope cable assemblies and custom wire and cable. Our knowledge and experience give us the capability to manufacture standard and custom wire rope assemblies and products for a variety of industrial clients. With in-house engineering and design services, you can get the exact kinds of wire rope assemblies and steel wire cable products that you are looking for from one place at an affordable price. Call us today to find out what types of cable assemblies we can do for you!