Ferrules
In the context of Rigging, a Ferrule is a a small deformable metal tube, generally made out of strong but deformable material, used to fix an attachment to the end of a wire rope or cable. The Ferruls is placed over the main part of the Wire Rope, and then the free end of the Wire Rope is looped back through the Ferrule. The ferrule is then peened to crimp or deform it and firmly fix the wire rope.
Rigging, Lifting
Common applications of Ferrules are:
- • Rigging
- • Sailing
Ferrules Diameters
Ferrules are available on the FCH Network with Imperial/US diameters that range from #1 to 4 and with Metric diameters that range from M3 to M12.
Ferrules Materials
Ferrules are available on the FCH Network in materials that range from Steel to Plastic
Ferrules Finishes
Ferrules are available on the FCH Network in finishes or coatings that range from Plain to Tin Plated