Insert cable through the ferrule and spread the strands to insert wedge halves over the core of the wire rope. Position individual strands into the proper grooves around the wedge halves and tap wedges until they are flush with strand ends. Slide the ferrule back over the wedge and drive the wedge into the ferrule with a hammer and short pipe which fits inside the strands and over the core.
Installation is complete.
The first load will seat the cable and wedge securely in the ferrule. Zinc Ferrules Installation 1. Install the ferrule onto the rope. Cut out the fiber core if there is one. Slide the ferrule onto the end of the rope so the wires are evenly distributed around the ferrule and are even with the top.