The LOOS Wire Rope Oval Sleeve is an oval-shaped wire rope sleeve made of drop forged steel with a zinc finish. It is designed for securing the ends of 1/4 inch and 5/16 inch diameter 7x7 and 7x19 wire rope. The sleeve has a nominal length of 1-3/4 inches, width of 13/16 inches, thickness of 3/8 inches, and weight of 0.6 lbs. This wire rope end fitting provides a permanent loop termination and protects against fraying. It is rated at 1700 lb minimum breaking strength. The oval sleeve is easy to install using a hammer to swage it onto cut wire rope ends. This wire rope fitting can be used in a variety of rigging, hoisting, and securing applications.