The Loos Wire Rope Stop Sleeve Stop is a wire rope fitting designed to prevent the end of a wire rope from unraveling. It is made of drop forged steel and has a working load limit of 9,800 lbs. The stop sleeve is available in sizes ranging from 1/8" to 1" diameter wire rope. It installs by sliding over the bitter end of the wire rope and compressing with an industrial press. This stop sleeve provides a finished look and protects against fraying on crane hoist ropes, aircraft cables, ship mooring lines, and other wire rope applications. Overall, it is a heavy duty wire rope stop that prevents unraveling and fraying.