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DIN 741 Wire Rope Clips

DIN 741 malleable wire rope clips, electro galvanized, for light duty terminations such as fencing, hand rails and guard rails. Sizes on request.

What DIN 741 covers — and its limits

DIN 741 describes a light-duty wire rope clip made of malleable cast iron: a U-bolt, a saddle (clamping jaw) and two nuts, used to form an eye in wire rope.

DIN 741 was withdrawn in 1982. DIN no longer regards it as representing the state of the art, so its dimensions are not binding. The successor is EN 13411-5 (also referred to as DIN 1142).
It is intended for static, secondary purposes — handrails, fencing, netting, guard rails. It is not rated for overhead lifting.
German employers' liability insurance associations take the position that a safety requirement exists whenever failure of a rope end connection could endanger people or property; DIN 741 clips do not meet that requirement.

Caution — Do not use DIN 741 clips for overhead lifting or for suspending loads over people. For lifting duties specify drop-forged clips to EN 13411-5 Type B (or the equivalent U.S. Federal Specification pattern).

Sources: Wire Rope Technology Aachen, “Wire Rope End Connections”; H-Lift product documentation; DIN committee position as quoted by wetec.

DIN 741 is the long-established German pattern for a malleable wire rope clip, sometimes called a rope clamp. It consists of a U-bolt, a saddle and two nuts, and is tightened over two layers of rope to form a loop.

Malleable clips of this pattern are intended for light duty and non-critical work — fencing, hand rails, guard rails and similar static applications. They are not the right choice where the termination is safety-critical.

Key facts

Malleable pattern with U-bolt, saddle and two nuts.
Intended for light duty, non-critical terminations.
Typical uses: fencing, hand rails, guard rails and static installations.
Electro galvanized finish.
The number of clips, spacing and torque depend on the rope diameter — ask for the values for your size.

How it compares

For a higher duty termination, the European standard EN 13411-5 applies. It sets material grades, type testing and the installation instructions the manufacturer must supply, and covers the suspension of static loads and single lifting operations. A drop forged clip is also stronger than a malleable one. If the termination will carry load or is safety-critical, specify a forged clip or a spliced or swaged termination rather than a malleable DIN 741 clip.

Applications

Fencing and boundary wiringHand rails and guard railsStatic installationsAgricultural wiringLight duty rope loops

FAQ

Can DIN 741 clips be used for lifting?

DIN 741 is a light duty malleable pattern for non-critical work. Lifting and safety-critical terminations call for a forged clip to EN 13411-5, or a spliced or swaged termination. Tell us the application.

How many clips do I need?

The number, the spacing and the tightening torque all depend on the rope diameter. Send us the rope size and construction and we will supply the values.

How should a clip be fitted?

Fit the saddle on the live (loaded) end and the U-bolt on the dead end — the traditional rule is never to saddle a dead horse. Tighten in sequence and re-tighten after the first load.

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