Crosby US-422T Utility Wedge Socket � Multi-Size Wire Rope Termination Socket
CRO-WR-US-422T
Crosby US-422T Utility Wedge Socket for secure wire rope and wireline terminations, offering 80% efficiency, colour-coded wedges, and QUIC-CHECK� Go/No-Go verification. ASME B30.26 compliant, magnetic particle inspected cast steel basket, ideal for lifting, rigging, and crane applications.
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Description
The Crosby US-422T Utility Wedge Socket is a versatile and reliable solution for wire rope and wireline termination in lifting, rigging, and industrial applications. Engineered to deliver consistent performance and high safety standards, the US-422T provides a termination efficiency rating of 80% based on the catalogue strength of XXIP wire rope, making it a dependable option for demanding operational environments.
Manufactured with a high-strength cast steel basket, each socket undergoes individual magnetic particle inspection to verify structural integrity and ensure reliability in heavy-duty lifting applications. This robust construction ensures the socket can withstand repeated loading cycles and harsh working conditions typically encountered in construction, utilities, crane operations, and industrial rigging.
The US-422T wedge socket is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of ASME B30.26, including identification, ductility, proof load, design factor, and temperature performance. In addition to these requirements, Crosby engineering standards ensure the socket also meets important performance characteristics such as fatigue life, impact resistance, and full material traceability, which are not fully addressed within the ASME specification.
A key advantage of the US-422T is its interchangeable wedge system, allowing a single socket body to accommodate multiple wireline sizes simply by changing the wedge. This flexible design improves efficiency for rigging professionals and reduces the need to carry multiple socket assemblies on site. Each wedge is colour coded for quick and accurate identification, helping operators select the correct wedge for the wire rope diameter being used.
The colour coding system includes:
Blue � largest wire line size for the socket
Black � mid-range wire line size
Orange � smallest wire line size
Each wedge is also clearly cast with the socket model number and compatible wireline size, ensuring correct selection and reducing the risk of incorrect installation.
The US-422T wedge socket incorporates Crosby�s patented QUIC-CHECK� �Go� and �No-Go� feature, which provides a simple and effective method to verify the correct wire rope size. Proper rope sizing is confirmed when the rope passes through the �Go� hole but does not pass through the �No-Go� hole, helping prevent mismatched terminations and improving safety during rigging operations.
The socket assembly also includes a forged load pin headed on one end, providing strength and reliability when under load. In addition, the US-422T features a built-in hammer pad (lip), which assists riggers during installation and helps ensure the wedge is securely seated in the socket body.
Designed for wireline sizes from approximately 10 mm to 32 mm, the Crosby US-422T wedge socket is suitable for a wide variety of industrial lifting and rigging applications. Optional API-2C certification is available upon request, making the socket suitable for offshore and heavy lifting operations where certified lifting components are required.
With its durable construction, flexible wedge system, safety verification features, and Crosby-engineered reliability, the US-422T Utility Wedge Socket is a trusted solution for professionals who require secure, efficient, and compliant wire rope termination equipment.
Safety & User Instructions
Always verify the correct wedge colour and size for the wire rope diameter.
Use the QUIC-CHECK� Go/No-Go system to confirm proper rope sizing.
Inspect the socket body, wedge, and load pin for wear or damage before each use.
Ensure the wire rope tail is properly seated within the wedge assembly.
Do not exceed the recommended working load limits of the rope system.
Only use UWO-422T wedges with US-422T socket assemblies.
Follow ASME B30.26 and general rigging safety guidelines during installation and use.
Recommended Applications
Crane lifting and rigging systems
Utility and infrastructure cable installations
Construction site lifting operations
Industrial wire rope termination systems
Oil, gas, and offshore rigging applications
Maintenance and replacement of wireline terminations
Technical information
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