Wire Rope Swivels & Cable Swivel Hardware
Lexco Cable supplies wire rope swivels and cable swivel hardware that allow a lifted load to rotate without twisting the lifting line, preventing over-twist stress on the cable, wire rope, or chain. We offer light-duty and heavy-duty swivel models, in both domestic (Made in the USA) and imported options.
Drop forged swivel models include eye and eye, chain, jaw and eye, and safety swivel styles. Light-duty swivel models include open-eye, closed-eye, and plastic snap with swivel. Heavy-duty swivel models include eye and eye, jaw and eye, and chain. Forged galvanized swivels meet Federal Spec RR-C-271D Type III. If you’re trying to prevent a load from rotating rather than allow it, a rotation-resistant wire rope may be a better fit than a swivel.
All swivel models are available in bulk quantities or as part of a complete cable assembly. Lexco specializes in cable assembly fabrication to save time and cost in the production process. Request a quote on the swivels you need, or contact Lexco Cable if you don’t see the right swivel for your application in our online inventory.
Choosing the Right Cable Swivel
Swivel selection depends on the load, connection style, and duty rating required for the application. Light-duty swivels, such as open-eye, closed-eye, and plastic snap with swivel styles, suit lighter loads and general-purpose use, while heavy-duty eye and eye, jaw and eye, and chain swivels are built for higher-load rigging and lifting.
A cable swivel is the right choice when the load needs to rotate freely to relieve twist in the wire rope, cable, or chain. If rotation itself is the problem, for example a load that spins when it shouldn’t, a rotation-resistant wire rope construction addresses that differently than a swivel does.
