{"product_id":"1-8-zinc-plated-malleable-wire-rope-clip","title":"1\/8\" Zinc Plated Malleable Wire Rope Clip","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZinc Plated Malleable Wire Rope Clips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese zinc plated malleable wire rope clips provide an economical solution for creating wire rope terminations and eye assemblies in light-duty applications. Manufactured to meet Federal Specification FF-C-450D, Type 1, Class 2 requirements, these clips are commonly used for securing wire rope loops, splicing wire rope sections, and other general-purpose non-critical wire rope installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEconomical Wire Rope Terminations for Light-Duty Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWire rope clips are used to form wire rope eyes by looping the rope back onto itself or to connect two sections of wire rope together. Their simple design allows for field installation without specialized swaging equipment, making them a practical option for maintenance, utility, agricultural, and general-purpose projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe zinc-plated finish provides basic corrosion resistance for indoor and low-corrosion environments while helping protect the clip from rust and surface wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProper Installation Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA common rule throughout the rigging industry is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Never saddle a dead horse.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis means the saddle portion of the wire rope clip should always be installed on the live end (load-bearing side) of the wire rope, while the U-bolt is installed on the dead end (terminated side). Proper installation helps maximize holding strength and overall assembly performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Safety Warning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malleable wire rope clips should never be used for overhead lifting applications. For lifting, hoisting, or other critical load-handling applications, use wire rope clips specifically rated and approved for those uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured from malleable iron for light-duty wire rope applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc-plated finish provides basic corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed to create wire rope eyes and wire rope terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for connecting two sections of wire rope together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEconomical solution for general-purpose wire rope assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField-installable without specialized swaging equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for utility, agricultural, maintenance, and light industrial applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeets Federal Specification FF-C-450D, Type 1, Class 2 requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for non-critical and non-overhead lifting applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to install and adjust in the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/product-safety-warnings#wire_rope_clips\"\u003eView Product Safety Warnings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Residents: \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"\/pages\/prop-65\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWARNING\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Cargo Control","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46105051693192,"sku":"MWRC18","price":0.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/8644\/4936\/files\/3582-1-8-zinc-plated-malleable-wire-rope-clip.01.jpg?v=1782413305","url":"https:\/\/www.fastenersplus.com\/products\/1-8-zinc-plated-malleable-wire-rope-clip","provider":"Fasteners Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}