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Socket Wire Rope Slings

Socket Wire Rope Slings A wire rope sling is used for different lifting and rigging applications. Wire rope can be used both as a static support system or it can be used to help move an object or load. Using this type of rope as support could look like putting it on suspension bridges or towers. Wire rope slings can be attached to cranes to help lift and move heavy duty loads in a safe and controlled way. When someone talks about a socket wire rope sling, they are referring to attaching a socket to the ends of a length of wire rope. Socketing, or fitting the socket to the end of the wire rope, can occur in different ways, depending on the type of socket. There are different types of sockets out there that are named for the way they are attached to the wire sling.