Preformed Line Products Wedge Grips

Preformed Line Products wedge grips are dead-end grips used to terminate steel strand when installing static cabling in trees. They grab the strand as load comes on, giving a quick, consistent termination that pairs with eye bolts or lag hooks.

How wedge grips work in cabling

In a static cabling system, steel strand runs between anchors in two leaders to limit how far they can move apart. Each end of the strand needs a termination. A wedge grip does this by clamping the strand inside a tapered body, so the harder the strand pulls, the tighter the grip holds.

Compared with hand-wrapped dead ends or clamps, a wedge grip is quick to install and gives a consistent result from tree to tree. Compare other cabling hardware for eye bolts, thimbles, and strand.

Wedge grips are common in static steel cabling, where the strand runs between eye bolts or lag hooks set in each leader. Because the grip is quick to install, it saves time when you are working off a lanyard high in the crown, but the job still needs the same care in anchor placement, strand tension, and hardware selection as any cabling install.

Sizing, installation, and inspection

Match the grip to the exact strand size you are installing, and follow ANSI A300 cabling standards and the manufacturer's installation steps. Use a thimble where the grip bears on an eye to protect the hardware.

Inspect cabling systems on a regular schedule for wear, corrosion, and changes in the tree. Cabling should be designed and installed by a qualified arborist.