STA-LOK® Spreader End Tip Cups

Tip Cups

Precision engineered in STA-LOK’s UK factory and designed specifically for wire rope 12mm – 19mm, these easy to install stainless steel tip cups prevent thread galling. Supplied with two Stemball Swages and a Stemball, Swage and Forged Bronze Turnbuckle to ensure perfect wire alignment. Standard diagonal angles are 75°/80°, but the cups can be custom finished to meet client specifications.

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