Green Pin Wire Rope Clips for Rigging

Green Pin wire rope clips from Van Beest are hot-forged from high-grade steel, proof tested, and manufactured to EN 13411-5 and ASME B30.26. Holloway Houston is an authorized US distributor carrying Green Pin wire rope clips for wire rope diameters from 3/8 inch through 3-1/2 inch, stocked at our Houston, TX warehouse for same-day shipping.

Wire rope clips, also called wire rope clamps or bulldog clips in the field, create a mechanical end termination on a wire rope by clamping the dead end against the live (load-bearing) end. The fitting consists of a U-bolt and saddle: the saddle bears on the live end, the U-bolt crosses the dead end, and nuts threaded onto the U-bolt legs apply the clamping force that holds both rope segments together.

Van Beest manufactures Green Pin wire rope clips to EN 13411-5 (Terminations for Steel Wire Ropes, Safety, U-bolt Wire Rope Grips) and ASME B30.26 (Rigging Hardware). Forged manufacture produces a uniform grain structure that handles the cyclic loads and shock loads common in rigging service. Cast clips of equivalent external dimensions typically carry lower ratings and show higher failure rates under fatigue testing, which is why engineered lift plans and offshore specifications typically call for forged hardware.

Holloway Houston stocks Green Pin wire rope clips from 3/8 inch through 3-1/2 inch nominal wire rope diameter at our Houston, TX warehouse. DIN 741 drop-forged versions are also available within the Green Pin range for metric-specification projects.

Types of Green Pin Wire Rope Clips

Standard Forged Wire Rope Clips (U-Bolt Type)

The standard Green Pin wire rope clip is a U-bolt assembly with a forged saddle. The U-bolt legs are threaded; two hex nuts apply clamping force. Installation follows the manufacturer torque table for the specific rope diameter, with a re-torque required after an initial load is applied to the assembly. Sizes cover 3/8 inch through 3-1/2 inch wire rope diameter.

DIN 741 Drop-Forged Wire Rope Clips

DIN 741 clips follow the German/European dimensional standard for U-bolt wire rope grips. Metric dimensions, metric threads, torque specifications per DIN standard. These are the common specification on European-standard offshore equipment, marine hardware, and metric-specified projects. Green Pin DIN 741 clips are drop-forged and proof tested.

Heavy-Duty and Offshore Configurations

Select Green Pin wire rope clips are available in configurations specifically suited for offshore and marine environments, including zinc-plated and hot-dip galvanized finishes for corrosion resistance in saltwater exposure. These models are the appropriate selection when the hardware lives on a vessel, a platform, or in intermittent subsea exposure.

Find Your Green Pin Wire Rope Clips

Holloway Houston stocks Green Pin wire rope clips across the standard size range at our Houston warehouse. For offshore-certified configurations, galvanized finishes, or volume pricing, our team has the Green Pin catalog and pricing on hand.

Green Pin Wire Rope Clips by Size and Configuration

Wire Rope Diameter Range:

• Standard U-bolt forged: 3/8 inch through 3-1/2 inch.
• DIN 741 metric: Available in equivalent metric sizes.

Finish Options:

• Self-colored (standard).
• Zinc plated.
• Hot-dip galvanized (offshore / marine applications).

Standards Compliance:

• EN 13411-5 : European standard for U-bolt wire rope grips.
• ASME B30.26 : US rigging hardware standard.
• DIN 741 : German/European dimensional standard for applicable models.

Markings:

• Manufacturer identification.
• Size designation.
• Lot traceability (per EN 13411-5 requirements).

Installation Note (Awareness):

Green Pin installation instructions specify the number of clips per rope diameter, the U-bolt orientation (saddle on live end, not on the dead end), the initial torque, and the re-torque after break-in. These instructions ship with every Green Pin wire rope clip order from Holloway Houston.

Brands We Carry

Holloway Houston is an authorized distributor of Van Beest Green Pin rigging hardware. Van Beest has produced forged rigging fittings since 1922 and the Green Pin line represents their highest-specification product tier, hot-forged, proof tested, with documented traceability.

As Holloway Houston expands its catalog, additional wire rope clip brands will be added. Our sourcing standard is forged manufacture and documented testing for load-bearing hardware.

Shop by Configuration

• Green Pin Forged Wire Rope Clips (U-Bolt, Standard).
• Green Pin DIN 741 Drop-Forged Wire Rope Clips.
• Green Pin Galvanized Wire Rope Clips (Marine / Offshore).

Green Pin Wire Rope Clip Applications by Industry

• Offshore and Marine : Dead-end terminations on mooring lines, safety slings, deck rigging, and platform equipment where forged, certified hardware is required by the project specification.
• Construction Rigging : Temporary wire rope terminations on crane wire, safety lines, and structural rigging where the connection can be inspected and re-torqued during the project.
• Oil and Gas : Wire rope end terminations in refinery and petrochemical plant environments for equipment tie-off, fall protection, and rigging assemblies.
• Mining : Wire rope clip terminations on dragline and haulage wire rope assemblies, conveyor slings, and underground equipment rigging.
• Shipbuilding : Wire rope terminations per marine standards during vessel outfitting, where traceability and certification documentation is part of the project package.

Why Holloway Houston for Green Pin Wire Rope Clips

Holloway Houston has been in rigging for over 65 years. As an authorized Van Beest Green Pin distributor, we stock forged wire rope clips across the full standard size range at our Houston warehouse. Same-day shipping is available on standard stock; galvanized and offshore configurations are quoted with confirmed lead times.

Our rigging specialists have worked with wire rope terminations long enough to know the field questions: which size clip goes on which rope, what the correct U-bolt orientation is, how many clips the installation requires. Green Pin installation instructions come with every order, and our team is reachable at 1-888-496-4700 for any question before the hardware goes out.

Holloway Houston also provides rigging inspection services. Wire rope clip assemblies on overhead and crane rigging are part of periodic inspections conducted per ASME B30.26 and applicable OSHA standards.

Green Pin Wire Rope Clip Safety and Awareness

Wire rope clips used in rigging service fall under ASME B30.26 (Rigging Hardware). The following awareness points apply:

• The saddle of a wire rope clip bears on the live (load-carrying) end of the rope. Reversing the clip, placing the saddle on the dead end, significantly reduces the holding strength of the termination. Green Pin installation instructions specify correct orientation.
• The number of clips per rope diameter and the clip spacing are specified by the manufacturer. Fewer clips than specified or incorrect spacing reduces the termination strength.
• Initial torque on clip nuts is specified by the manufacturer for each rope diameter. A re-torque is required after the first load application, as the rope and clip components seat under load. Green Pin installation documentation covers both values.
• Periodic inspection of wire rope clip terminations includes checking that nuts are at specified torque, the rope shows no evidence of slippage through the clip assembly, and the hardware shows no evidence of damage, corrosion, or deformation.
• Wire rope clips with damaged threads, cracked bodies, or bent U-bolt legs are removed from service per ASME B30.26. Clip hardware is not repaired in the field.
• Cast (rather than forged) wire rope clips typically carry lower ratings and are not interchangeable with forged clips of the same external dimensions for rated rigging applications.

Complete Your Rigging System

• Green Pin Shackles : Connect wire rope terminations to lifting points, sling legs, and crane blocks.
• Green Pin Turnbuckles : Pair with wire rope clip terminations for tensioned stay wire and rigging leg adjustment.
• Wire Rope Slings (All Brands) : Wire rope sling assemblies with factory-swaged or socketed terminations.
• Thimbles : Protect wire rope at the eye of a clip-terminated loop from crushing and wear.