Stainless Steel Turnbuckles — Marine Grade Rigging Screws
316 stainless steel turnbuckles from 3/16" to 1-1/2", with working loads from 100 to 17,000 lb. Jaw, eye,…
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A wire rope cross clamp locks two cables together where they cross. It gives a wire grid a rigid joint at every 90° intersection, so you do not have to drill the wall at each crossing point.
The clamp is 316 stainless steel and fits 1/8" to 1/4" (about 3.2–6.4 mm) wire rope (ISO 2408). A hex head grub screw does the clamping, tightened with an Allen key (ISO 2936). Use it for cable railing, trellis runs and wire netting.
Product Features
- Locks a 90° cross. A fixed-direction cross clamp built for the crossing point of two wire ropes.
- Grub screw lock. Tighten the hex head grub screw with an Allen key to grip the wire.
- Fits 1/8" to 1/4" wire. Several sizes match different cable diameters, from 3 mm to 6 mm.
- Three fittings in the range. A standard cross clamp, a surface-mount type with a threaded base that screws onto a surface anchor bolt, and a two-part wire clamp used as a stop.
- 316 stainless steel. Holds up outdoors and in damp conditions.
- Clean, simple shape. The plain design suits exposed architectural and landscape work.
- Clear limits. Not for lifting. It guides and holds wire rope; it is not an end connector.
Wire Rope Cross Clamp Specifications
Material: 316 stainless steel (marine grade).
Locking: hex head grub screw.
Typical sizes (standard cross clamp):
| Wire dia. | X (in) | Y (in) | Z (in) | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8" | 0.67 | 0.75 | 0.67 | 0.07 |
| 5/32" | 0.79 | 0.83 | 0.79 | 0.08 |
| 3/16" | 0.79 | 0.91 | 0.79 | 0.09 |
| 1/4" | 0.79 | 0.99 | 0.79 | 0.11 |
Types in the range:
| Type | Wire range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard cross clamp | 1/8" – 1/4" | Cross fixing |
| Surface-mount cross clamp | 1/8" – 3/16" | Threaded base, screws onto a surface anchor bolt |
| Two-part wire clamp / stop | 1/8" – 1/4" | Wire clamp or shelving stop |
| 90° cross clamp (net clip) | 3 mm – 6 mm | Grub screw lock, 25-pack |
Use limits. Not for lifting. Use for wire rope guidance only — not as an end connector.
Not published in this range: per-size working load limits, grub screw torque, surface finish (electropolish/passivation) process notes, and pack quantities. Ask us for these against a specific order.
Applications
- Wire trellis and green walls. Cross fixing for climbing-plant trellis wires.
- Wire netting. Jointing crossing wires when forming a net.
- Cable railing and balustrade. Fixing the cross points of horizontal and vertical cable runs.
- Landscape and garden. Green-wall and garden wire grids.
- Shelving. A two-part wire clamp used as a shelf stop.
This fitting is part of our stainless steel marine hardware range. Send us your specification for a size and quantity quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a wire rope cross clamp used for?
It locks two crossing wire ropes together at the joint, so a wire grid keeps its shape at each intersection.
What size cross clamp fits 3 mm wire rope?
The range covers 1/8" to 1/4" (about 3.2–6.4 mm), so 3 mm wire fits.
Can a cross clamp be used for lifting?
No. It is not for lifting, and not an end connector.
How is it installed?
Lay the wires across the clamp slots, then tighten the hex head grub screw with an Allen key.