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X100® Drop Forged Hot Galvanized Wire Rope Clips
Never Saddle a Dead Horse
When using wire rope clips, (also know as wire rope clamps) always apply the saddle of clip to the “live side” or load bearing side of the cable assembly.
APPROVED FOR OVERHEAD LIFTING
Methods Of Application
1. Always apply the saddle of the wire rope clip to the live end (non turnback end) of the wire rope or cable. “Never Saddle a Dead Horse.” Turn back the specified amount of rope from the thimble. Apply the first clip one base width from the dead end of the wire rope.
2. Apply the next clip as near the loop as possible. Turn on the nuts but do not tighten.
3. Space additional clips equally between the first two. Take up rope slack. Tighten all nuts evenly on all clips.
| SIZE | STOCK NUMBER | WEIGHT/100 PIECES | MINIMUM CLIPS REQUIRED | TORQUE IN LBS. FT.* | TURN BACK LENGTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8″ | XDFWRC125 | 5 lbs. | 2 | 4.5 lbs. | 3 1/4″ |
| 3/16″ | XDFWRC187 | 10 lbs. | 2 | 7.5 lbs. | 3 3/4″ |
| 1/4″ | XDFWRC250 | 18 lbs. | 2 | 15 lbs. | 4 3/4″ |
| 5/16″ | XDFWRC312 | 31 lbs. | 2 | 30 lbs. | 5 1/4″ |
| 3/8″ | XDFWRC375 | 46 lbs. | 2 | 45 lbs. | 6 1/2″ |
| 7/16″ | XDFWRC437 | 73 lbs. | 3 | 65 lbs. | 7″ |
| 1/2″ | XDFWRC500 | 73 lbs. | 3 | 65 lbs. | 11 1/2″ |
| 9/16″ | XDFWRC562 | 96 lbs. | 3 | 95 lbs. | 12″ |
| 5/8″ | XDFWRC625 | 104 lbs. | 3 | 95 lbs. | 12″ |
| 3/4″ | XDFWRC750 | 150 lbs. | 4 | 130 lbs. | 18″ |
| 7/8″ | XDFWRC875 | 244 lbs. | 4 | 225 lbs. | 19″ |
| 1″ | XDFWRC100 | 270 lbs. | 5 | 225 lbs. | 26″ |
| 1 1/8″ | XDFWRC1125 | 310 lbs. | 6 | 225 lbs. | 34″ |
| 1 1/4″ | XDFWRC1250 | 460 lbs. | 7 | 360 lbs. | 44″ |
| 1 3/8″ | XDFWRC1375 | 520 lbs. | 7 | 360 lbs. | 44″ |
| 1 1/2″ | XDFWRC1500 | 590 lbs. | 8 | 360 lbs. | 54″ |
| 1 3/4″ | XDFWRC1750 | 980 lbs. | 8 | 590 lbs. | 58″ |
*Torque values shown are based on clean, unlubricated threads. Wire rope clips are not designed for load carrying purposes, therefore working load limits have not been established.
Note: Malleable Wire Rope Clips made according to Federal Specification FF-C-450 G, Type 1, Class 2. Forged Wire Rope Clips made according to Federal Specification FF-C-450 G, Type 1, Class 1.
