Description
Key Features
- Manufactured for demanding industrial applications: Open Metalling Sockets are engineered to provide secure, permanent wire rope terminations for heavy-duty lifting, tensioning and structural applications, delivering dependable performance in challenging operating environments.
- High-strength wire rope termination: Designed for use with approved socketing compounds, Open Metalling Sockets create a strong mechanical bond between the wire rope and socket, helping achieve high termination efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the wire rope assembly.
- Durable corrosion-resistant construction: Manufactured from high-quality steel with a durable protective finish, Open Metalling Sockets are built to withstand harsh industrial, marine and outdoor environments while providing long-lasting service life.
- Suitable for a wide range of wire rope sizes: Available in multiple sizes to suit various wire rope diameters, Open Metalling Sockets can be matched to your specific lifting or tensioning application for safe and reliable performance.
- Trusted across critical industries: Commonly specified for permanent wire rope installations, Open Metalling Sockets are widely used where secure end terminations and long-term reliability are essential.
Applications:
Open Metalling Sockets are suitable for a wide range of permanent wire rope termination applications, including:
- Crane and lifting equipment
- Mining and quarry operations
- Offshore oil and gas installations
- Marine and port infrastructure
- Construction and civil engineering projects
- Suspension and structural cable systems
- Winch and hoisting equipment
- Guy wire and tower installations
- Industrial processing facilities
- Heavy engineering and infrastructure projects
Note: Open Metalling Sockets should be installed only by suitably trained personnel using approved socketing procedures and compounds. Installation should always comply with applicable Australian Standards, manufacturer recommendations and relevant lifting regulations.
| Working Load Limit (t) | Rope Diameter | A | B | C | D | H | J | K | L | M | O | Weight (kg) | Product Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.74 | 10 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 30 | 21 | 112 | 16 | 22 | 43 | 38 | 0.5 | FDT-OM10 | |
| 2.6 | 13 | 60 | 52 | 44 | 24 | 22 | 135 | 21 | 29 | 48 | 44 | 0.8 | FDT-OM13 | |
| 4.2 | 16 | 70 | 64 | 50 | 29 | 27 | 159 | 24 | 35 | 56 | 50 | 1.1 | FDT-OM16 | |
| 7.5 | 20 | 76 | 67 | 62 | 33 | 33 | 175 | 29 | 38 | 70 | 64 | 2 | FDT-OM20 | |
| 10 | 22 | 86 | 76 | 70 | 41 | 40 | 197 | 32 | 43 | 78 | 70 | 2.5 | FDT-OM22 | |
| 13.9 | 26 | 105 | 89 | 83 | 49 | 46 | 237 | 38 | 48 | 89 | 86 | 5 | FDT-OM26 | |
| 14.8 | 28 | 114 | 102 | 92 | 57 | 50 | 262 | 41 | 50 | 94 | 92 | 6.5 | FDT-OM28 | |
| 24.5 | 32 | 133 | 111 | 108 | 64 | 60 | 297 | 48 | 54 | 111 | 105 | 10 | FDT-OM32 | |
| 33.8 | 36 to 42 | 152 | 114 | 127 | 70 | 67 | 330 | 57 | 65 | 135 | 127 | 14 | FDT-OM38 | |
| 53.5 | 44 to 54 | 195 | 170 | 190 | 100 | 100 | 450 | 90 | 90 | 180 | 175 | 45 | FDT-OM52 | |
| 99.6 | 58 to 64 | 240 | 270 | 225 | 120 | 115 | 620 | 105 | 130 | 240 | 230 | 85 | FDT-OM64 | |
| 115 | 70 | 250 | 295 | 230 | 130 | 125 | 670 | 120 | 145 | 260 | 255 | 110 | FDT-OM70 |
All-Ways Rigging Gear supplies premium wire rope fittings sourced from trusted manufacturers and designed to perform in Australia’s toughest industrial environments. Backed by extensive industry knowledge and technical expertise, our team can assist you in selecting the right Open Metalling Socket for your wire rope diameter, load requirements and application, ensuring a safe, compliant and long-lasting wire rope termination solution.

Contact All-Ways Rigging Gear on +61 2 4272 8000 or get in touch online to discuss your wire rope fastening requirements with our experienced team.





