06/23/2026
Which of these wire rope termination methods is 100% CORRECT and SAFE?
βTake a close look at options A, B, and C.
βπ Drop your answer (A, B, or C) in the comments before you read on! π
β[β
] THE ANSWER IS C!
βHere is why:
β[β] Setup A is NOT SAFE
β[π§] Uses only one clip (a minimum of two is required).
β[β] Setup B is NOT SAFE
β[β οΈ] The clips are installed incorrectly (the U-bolt is placed over the 'live' line).
β[β
] Setup C is CORRECT
β[π§] Two-clip minimum is met.
β[β
] PROPER ORIENTATION: Remember, the saddle goes on the live end!
β[π‘] QUICK SAFETY REMINDER:
"Never saddle a dead horse!" The saddle of the clip always rests on the live (load-bearing) side of the rope.
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