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 to fit 1/4" wire rope and has an opening width of 0.27". The working load limit is 1,260 lbs. This wire rope sleeve can be used for various rigging applications to help form eyes at the ends of wire rope for attaching hooks, shackles and other hardware. The oval shape distributes load forces evenly across the entire base of the sleeve. Overall, this is a high strength wire rope end fitting for 1/4" diameter wire rope.