End fittings, or attachments, are available in many designs, some of which were developed
for particular applications. The six shown are among the most commonly used.
1. WIRE ROPE SOCKET - SPELTER OR
RESIN ATTACHMENT
4. WEDGE SOCKET
2. WIRE ROPE SOCKET - SWAGED CLIPS - NUMBER OF CLIPS VARIES WITH
ROPE SIZE
3. MECHANICAL SPLICE - LOOP OR
THIMBLE ATTACHMENT
LOOP OR THIMBLE SPLICE - HAND
TUCKED
TABLE 5 TERMINAL EFFICIENCIES (APPROXIMATE)
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