Sleeves
| SKU | Name | Rope Size (in.) | Rope Size Decimal (in.) | hf:att:pa_rope-size |
| lS-9137 | Wire Rope Sleeves | 1-3/8 | 1.375 | 1-3-8 |
| lS-925 | Wire Rope Sleeves | 1/4 | 0.25 | 1-4 |
| IS-9150 | Wire Rope Sleeves | 1-1/2 | 1.5 | 1-1-2 |
| IS-9125 | Wire Rope Sleeves | 1-1/4 | 1.25 | 1-1-4 |
Full Answer
What are wire rope sleeves used for?
Wire rope sleeves prevent fraying and, in conjunction with wire rope thimbles, create eye-loops at the ends of wire ropes. When a strand of wire rope is folded over itself and fastened with a wire rope sleeve, an eye is created.
How do you crimp a wire rope sleeve?
1:537:07How to Select and Use Swage Sleeves - Installation GuideYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWith the aluminum sleeve the sleeve should always be vertically aligned and never horizontal withMoreWith the aluminum sleeve the sleeve should always be vertically aligned and never horizontal with the sleeve in the proper. Position make your first swage by squeezing the swage tool handles.
What is a wire rope sleeve?
Swage sleeves, also known as ferrule sleeves, cable ferrules, or crimp sleeves, are cylindrical, metal tubes used for terminating ends of wire rope. They are a widely used solution for many rigging and lifting applications as they are stronger, more cost effective, and require less maintenance than wire rope clips.
What is a swaging sleeve?
swage sleeves for your application. Swaging refers to. the process of using a tool or machine to apply force to. a sleeve or ferrule, compressing it onto and around a. portion of cable.
What is the difference between swaging and crimping?
The basic difference between the two is that the swaging process reduces the ferrule size as it moves towards the fittings, while crimping changes the shape of the entire circumference of the hose.
How do you crimp sleeves without a tool?
3:498:39How to Clamp a Wire Rope Ferrule Sleeve Without a Swaging Tool ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipTwo what you want to do is when you have pre-punch as i've done you take a small vice grip. And youMoreTwo what you want to do is when you have pre-punch as i've done you take a small vice grip. And you are going to block. The will just by pushing it.
How do you swage without a swaging tool?
Just crush the thing with any tool you have around. If you can use a big vise to crush them down, that's probably the most 'controlled' way. Otherwise, use pliers, or get a hammer and chisel and dent the sleeve at two or three points with the chisel.Oct 11, 2018How can I reliably crimp aluminum ferrules without a specialized tool?https://diy.stackexchange.com › questions › how-can-i-rel...https://diy.stackexchange.com › questions › how-can-i-rel...Search for: How do you swage without a swaging tool?
How strong is swaging?
When swaged properly, the strength of this termination is of 90% of the breaking strength of the cable.Jan 12, 2018How to Select and Use Swage Sleeves - E-Rigginghttps://www.e-rigging.com › how-to-select-and-use-swage...https://www.e-rigging.com › how-to-select-and-use-swage...Search for: How strong is swaging?
How do you crimp a ferrule without a crimping tool?
When you don't have a ferrule crimping tool and you need to connect a ferrule terminal onto a flex electrical wire, you can do it temporarily with regular wire crimping pliers. Ideally, the regular wire crimpers are for crimping terminal connectors.How to crimp wire ferrule with and without ferrule crimping toolhttps://pliersman.com › how-to-crimp-wire-ferrule-for-yo...https://pliersman.com › how-to-crimp-wire-ferrule-for-yo...Search for: How do you crimp a ferrule without a crimping tool?
Where are swage sleeves made?
US Rigging offers swage sleeves that are made in America and designed to meet high standards and safety guidelines.
What is a swage sleeve?
Swage sleeves go by a few different names- cable ferrules, cable crimp sleeves. Whatever term you prefer, they serve two main functions for wire ropes. They can be used to connect loops and form an eye in the wire. Other swage sleeves are used as a stopper at the end of a line, anchoring the line and preventing its end from passing through other materials.
What is cable crimp made of?
Our Duplex Sleeves are available with zinc or tin plating to add resistance to corrosion, or made from copper or aluminum. The aluminum Duplex Sleeves come in several different variations.
Where is US rigging made?
US Rigging is a manufacturer and master distributor of climbing ropes, fall protection equipment, and industrial rigging equipment located in Santa Ana, California. This Orange County-based company is proud to provide American Made products with both safety and service in mind.
What is an oval swage?
The oval is a standard egg-shaped swage sleeve that is designed to bind the end of a wire rope into a loop. At US Rigging our Stainless Steel Swage Sleeves are made with a classic oval shape. Because they are constructed from stainless steel, these sleeves offer the most resistance to corrosion.