Which device is used to form a loop in wire rope?

• A. Carabiner
• B. Shackle
• C. Wire rope clip
• D. Turnbuckle

Answer: (C)

To create a fixed loop in wire rope, you use a wire rope clip. This clamp secures the end of the rope to the standing part so the loop stays intact under load. When installing, put the saddle on the load-bearing (standing) portion and the U-bolt on the dead end, then wrap the short end around to form the eye and tighten the clip to the specified torque. After the loop is placed under load, re-tighten the clips because rope tends to settle and creep. For durability, insert a thimble inside the eye to protect the rope from wear, and use the proper number of clips spaced evenly along the loop. A carabiner is for quick, temporary connections rather than forming a secure loop; a shackle serves as a separate connector, not the device to form the loop; a turnbuckle is used to adjust tension, not to create a loop. Wire rope clips are the go-to hardware for forming and securing a loop in wire rope.