No single wire rope has it all, so you need to choose your rope like you would any other machine—very carefully. Decide what is more important to your application, abrasion resistance or fatigue resistance, then choose the appropriate rope.

Wire Rope Classifications: 

6 X 19 - greater abrasion resistance 

3 X 36 - greater fatigue resistance 

7 X 7 or 7 X 19 Aircraft or Utility Cable - smaller, control type cable

Excellent as drum attachment devices, AS-409 Button Ferrules develop the nominal strength of wire rope. Applicable as stops and pullers.

Material Construction:

Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel

For use with 6 X 19 or 6 X 37, RRI, FC or IWRC wire rope.

Material Construction:

Qenched and Tempered Forged Carbon Steel

The Threaded Sleeve is used to maximize the length adjustment of assemblyat the point where a wire rope is attached. For simpler, more economical threaded assemblies, the Threaded Stud is a good choice.

Material Construction:

Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel or Higher Strength Steels

Ideal for clevis-type attachments with the advantages of a compact aircraft terminal when used together.

There are many similarities between the Stud End and the Turnbuckle End. Unlike the Stud End, theTurnbuckle End has a longer overall length as well as thread length.

Both the Single Shank Ball and the Double Shank Ball can be swaged at the end of the wire rope or at any point along the assembly.

Designed to complement each other. Built with one-piece, drop-forged steel, these sockets are rugged and compact. Sockets can be used anywhere zinc-poured open and closed sockets are used, unless critical dimensions dictate otherwise.

Designed for use with the Single Shank Ball fitting as well as in combination with each other. Both fittings swivel easily to any plane. Both are made with durable corrosion-resistant stainless steel, grade 303Se or 305, stamped and formed to dimension.

Prominently used with hanger-type applications. Ring Eyes feature a large eye opening to make attachment easy and provide a large internal bearing surface. They’re made of one-piece, drop-forged steel construction.

For hanger-type applications that require smaller diameter pins and a narrower profile than large ring eyes, the SW-405 Oval Eye is the best choice.

Ideal for clevis-type attachments. The Pin Eye has a large pin bearing area with a durable, weldless, drop-forged steel construction. Pin eye assemblies can be made to custom dimensions which can be fully machined to specific applications.

The SW-406 Jaw can be used two ways. One, with the Pin Eye when needed for multiple lengths of assemblies. And two, for single lug attachment of a wirerope assembly.

Architectural Cable can be readily obtained coated in hard PVC or uncoated.
Types of Cable:

Semi-rigid 1x19 stainless steel cable is chosen for most
    straight runs and railing applications

Semi-flexible 7x7 is used for corners over 90 degrees.

7x19 is flexible and used for decorative purposes

3⁄16” cable is the most popular size for cable railings.

Although there are many different ways to make a cable assembly, two elements must be present to have a proper cable assembly:
1. A turnbuckle or an adjustable threaded stud to tension the cable.
2. An attachment point at each end, with an end fitting, that will support
    the tension of the cable.

Frequently used in connection with a variety of turnbuckles.

American Riggers offers a large variety of turnbucket combinations.

Classic Jaw and Swage Turnbuckle

Deck Toggle and Swage Turnbuckle

Ball End and Swage Turnbuckle

Button and Swage Turnbuckle

Swage to Swage Turnbuckle

Jaw Smooth Line Turnbuckle

Deck Toggle Smooth Line Turnbuckle

Ball End Smooth Line Turnbuckle

Decko Turnbuckle