More about wire rope clamps and grips
Below we have collected more information about our selection of wire rope clamps. You can read more about the individual types and get specific tips and tricks for installation.
Are wire rope clamps approved for lifting?
As a general rule, wire rope clamps are not approved for lifting, there are exceptions, however, and you can use our filtering option to find the selection of wire rope clamps that are approved for lifting. An example of wire rope clamps approved for lifting is E-Grip, where up to and including 16 mm steel wire rope two E-Grip wire rope clamps are used per eye and from 17 and up one E-Grip wire rope clamps is used per eye.
How are wire rope clamps installed?
It is always recommended that wire rope clamps are re-tensioned after the first load and that you also carry out a regular check when wire rope clamps is loaded. It is also strongly recommended that the installation is carried out in accordance with the instructions for use for the individual wire rope clamp. There may be different requirements for the number of wire rope clamps per eye, e.g. the distance between the individual wire rope clamp. You can see a specific instruction for installing wire rope clamps in the following section.
DIN 741 Wire rope clamps
Wire rope clamps according to DIN 741 are our 'best-seller' and are available in both a galvanized and a stainless version. When you use wire rope clamps, there are a number of requirements for the number per eye and the distance between each wire rope clamps. For steel wire with a diameter from 3 to 15 mm, 3 pieces are used. per eye. From 16 to 30, 5 pieces are used. per eye. From 31 onwards, 7 pieces are used. per eye.
The distance between the wire rope clamps must always be 6 x the wire diameter.
IronGrip wire rope clamps
In our range you will find two different types of wire rope clamps from IronGrip:
BG-S: Is the ideal wire rope clamp for smaller steel wires up to 6 mm in diameter. A single BG-S wire rope clamp maintains the breaking strength of the steel wire rope and takes up minimal space - while being easy to install.
BG-100: This type of wire rope clamp meets the requirements of EN 13411-3. In addition, it is designed not to damage the steel wire rope and, as a rule, fewer wire rope clamps can be used. 2 pieces must always be used BG-100 wire rope clamps per eye, regardless of wire diameter and each type covers several wire diameters.
Wedge sockets
Wedge sockets are approved for lifting and can also be repositioned. Wedge sockets are available in a number of different designs. This type is used on e.g. mobile cranes where there may be a need to adjust the length of the steel wire.
Wire rope clamps vs. Talurit ferrules
Unlike the vast majority of wire rope clamps, Talurit ferrules are a permanent type of clamp that is pressed onto steel wire rope and some types of fiber rope. Talurit ferrules are used for e.g. wire rope sling etc. The smallest sizes can be pressed with hand-held tools, but the vast majority of pressings carried out in our rigging workshops are carried out on hydraulic Talurit swagger machines with special dies for each individual Talurit ferrule. There are a large number of different Talurit ferrules, e.g. TKH in copper for stainless steel wire rope. You are always welcome to contact us for advice on Talurit ferrules.
Are there other wire rope clamps than shown on this page?
Yes, not all of our selection is shown on this page, but you are always welcome to contact us if you cannot find exactly the wire rope clamps you are looking for. As always, you can contact us on +45 7015 2015 or write to us at fku@fku.dk
