M5 (3.2mm Wire) Swage/swage Rigging Screw, 316 Stainless Steel - 488

This 316 stainless steel swage/swage rigging screw is a rigging screw that tensions wire rope. It has a swage end at each end for wire rope, and turning the body tightens or loosens the line.

This listing covers one size: M5 (3.2mm Wire). Each variant is supplied in packs of 10.

The A4 (316) grade is stainless steel with added molybdenum, which helps it hold up where salt, pool chemicals or washdown chemicals are present. It is the more corrosion-resistant of the two common stainless grades, at a higher cost than 304. Metric sizes are written M followed by the nominal thread diameter in millimetres, so M10 is a 10 mm thread.

Stainless threads can gall (seize) when tightened under load or at speed. A smear of anti-seize on the thread and a steady tightening speed reduce the risk.

Where this product is used

• Architectural work near the coast
• Coastal and architectural fittings
• Swimming pool and spa equipment
• Balustrade and wire fencing
• Shade sails, awnings and tensioned structures

Features

• Adjusts the tension of a wire rope run
• Metric thread sizes match the nuts, bolts and tapped holes in most Australian-supplied equipment
• Swage end is pressed onto the wire rope
• A4 (316) stainless steel with molybdenum, for coastal and chloride-exposed settings
• Pack quantities to suit trade and bulk buying: packs of 10

Key specifications

Selecting the right option

Choose the rigging screw by the thread size and the wire rope diameter listed on the variant. A swaging tool is needed for the swage end, and the thread should be lubricated with anti-seize.

Important

This product is not stated as lifting rated in the supplier data. Do not use it to lift or suspend people or loads unless it is marked with a working load limit (WLL). Rigging and lifting hardware should be selected, inspected and used in line with your site procedures and the relevant Australian Standards, and a qualified rigger should be consulted for any lift.