What are the two kinds of cable terminations described?

• A. Cable clamps, swages
• B. Solder joints, crimps
• C. Lugs, ferrules
• D. Twist-on connectors, heat shrink

Answer: (A)

Two common forms of cable terminations for wire rope are mechanical clamps and swaged sleeves. Mechanical clamps use devices like U-bolts and wedges to pinch the rope together, creating a secure end or eye by gripping the strands. They’re quick to install and removable, but must be used with proper sizing and spacing to avoid damaging strands or allowing slippage. Swaged sleeves, on the other hand, involve compressing a metal sleeve around the rope with a swaging tool to produce a permanent, high-strength termination that evenly distributes load across the rope. This method is typically more durable and reliable under load, though it isn’t readily adjustable once installed. The other options describe methods or components more common in electrical connections or different contexts, not the two typical rope terminations described here.