Rigging Hardware

The efficiency rating of a properly installed clip is based upon the catalog breaking strength of wire rope. The efficiency rating for clip sizes 1/8” through 7/8” is 80% and for sizes 1” through 2” is 90%. When a pulley is used in place of thimble for turning back the rope, one additional clip should be added. The minimum number of clips shown in the table is based on using right or lang lay wire rope, 6×19 class, or 6×37 class, IWRC or fiber core, IPS or EIPS. If Seale construction or similar large outer wire type construction in the 6×19 class is being used for 1” and larger wire rope, one additional clip should be added. The minimum number of clips shown in the table can be used with right regular lay wire rope, 8×19 class, fiber core IPS or IPS for 1-1/2” and smaller wire rope. The number of clips shown also applies to right regular lay wire rope 18×7 class, fiber core IPS or XIPS for 1-3/4” and smaller wire rope. For classes of wire rope not mentioned, additional clips may be necessary to make a proper termination. Do not use on plastic coated wire rope.