Product Description
Crosby S-421T Terminator™ Wedge Socket – Safer, More Efficient Wire Rope Termination
The Crosby S-421T Terminator™ Wedge Socket is a premium wire rope end fitting designed to deliver safer, more reliable terminations compared to traditional wedge sockets. Featuring Crosby’s patented Terminator wedge design, this system secures both the live and dead ends of the wire rope—eliminating common failure points like tail breakage and wedge loss.
Engineered for heavy-duty lifting and rigging applications, the S-421T combines proven Crosby durability with enhanced safety features like the QUIC-CHECK® system for quick, visual rope size verification. Whether you're working in construction, oil & gas, marine, or general industrial lifting, this wedge socket provides dependable performance with simplified installation.
Each assembly includes the socket body, Terminator wedge, round pin, and Crosby Red U-Bolt® wire rope clip. Bolt, nut, and cotter pin versions (S-421TB) are available as special order.
Key Features
- Terminator™ Wedge Design: Secures the dead end of the rope, eliminating wedge slippage and tail fatigue failure
- QUIC-CHECK® System: Built-in “Go” and “No-Go” holes ensure proper rope size selection
- No Extra Rope Required: Eliminates the need for additional tail length
- Cast Steel Basket: Individually magnetic particle inspected for quality assurance
- Versatile Compatibility: Works with closed swage and spelter sockets
- Easy Installation: Simple assembly with standard Crosby Red U-Bolt® wire rope clip
- Retrofit Capability: Standard S-421 sockets (3/8"–1-1/8") can be upgraded to Terminator wedges
Specifications (Round Pin Style)
| Part No. | Wire Rope Size (in) | Wire Rope Size (mm) | Replacement Wedge | Replacement Round Pin Kit | Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1035000 | 3/8" | 9–10 | 1035555 | 1085723 | 3.30 |
| 1035009 | 1/2" | 11–13 | 1035564 | 1085724 | 6.10 |
| 1035018 | 5/8" | 14–16 | 1035573 | 1085725 | 10.5 |
| 1035027 | 3/4" | 18–19 | 1035582 | 1085726 | 16.4 |
| 1035036 | 7/8" | 20–22 | 1035591 | 1085727 | 24.8 |
| 1035045 | 1" | 24–26 | 1035600 | 1085728 | 35.5 |
| 1035054 | 1-1/8" | 28 | 1035609 | 1085729 | 48.8 |
| 1035063 | 1-1/4" | 30–32 | 1035618 | 1085730 | 71.5 |
For intermediate wire rope sizes, use the next larger socket size. Meets ASME B30.26 and EN 13411-6 performance requirements. ABS Type Approval and API-2C certification available upon request.
Specifications
Safety Notice
Although Bishop Lifting strives to manufacture and sell the highest quality rigging and safety gear, use of the gear is dangerous if not used correctly by competent trained professionals. Bishop Lifting disclaims any liability resulting from the misuse of its rigging and safety gear. Please take a moment to more thoroughly review our disclaimer.
Bishop Lifting rigging and safety gear is only intended to be used by competent trained professionals. Misuse of the rigging and safety gear can result in serious injury up to and including loss of life. As such, Bishop Lifting disclaims liability for any misuse or incorrect product selection by our customers.
Rigging and safety gear purchased from Bishop Lifting should be used in strict accordance with all industry and OSHA standards. At no time should rigging or safety gear be used beyond its certified load ratings (aka Working Load Limits). Normal wear and tear should be expected with use of rigging and safety gear; therefore, all gear should be thoroughly inspected before each and every use. Worn or unsafe rigging and safety gear should never be used.
