Overview
The Crosby 1010097 Red-U-Bolt G-450 is a professional-grade forged wire rope clip engineered for demanding lifting and rigging applications. The Crosby G-450 is one of the best-known wire rope clips in the industry. Sized for 3/8″ wire rope, this clip delivers reliable loop termination and rope joining without swagging or socketing equipment.
Key Features
- Drop-forged construction: Made from drop-forged steel and coated with a durable galvanized finish for corrosion resistance in outdoor and marine environments.
- 80% efficiency rating: Achieves 80% efficiency of published wire rope breaking strength, meeting ASME B30.26 and Federal Specification FF-C-450E standards.
- Complete assembly: Includes U-bolt, saddle, and two nuts—no additional fasteners required.
- Easy installation: No specialized tools or swagging equipment needed; can be installed, removed, or adjusted on-site.
- Material traceability: Each base has a Product Identification Code (PIC) for material traceability, the name CROSBY or CG, and its size forged into it.
Technical Specifications
- Wire rope diameter: 3/8″
- Model: G-450
- Part number: 1010097
- Material: Drop-forged steel, galvanized finish
- U-bolt thread diameter: 0.44″
- Nut size: 0.75″
- Efficiency rating: 80% (3/8″ size)
- Standards: ASME B30.26, FF-C-450E
- Configuration: Lot of 3 clips
Typical Applications
Widely used in winch lines, guy lines, and sling assemblies to create loop terminations. Perfect for temporary rigging where permanent fittings are impractical, allowing quick and reusable connections for wire ropes. Commonly found in:
- Load securing and winch systems
- Sling assembly fabrication
- Temporary guy-line rigging
- Lifting and material handling operations
- Marine and offshore applications
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- All standard 3/8″ wire rope (6×19 and 6×37 constructions)
- Wire rope diameters ranging 9–10 mm (metric equivalent)
- Universal rigging and lifting hardware systems
- ASME B30.26-compliant rigging applications
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Other G-450 Red-U-Bolt clips in 3/8″ size from alternative suppliers
- Standard forged U-bolt wire rope clips meeting FF-C-450E specifications
- Note: Always verify compatibility with your rigging equipment before ordering.
Works With
- Wire rope slings and assemblies
- Winch and cable systems
- Lifting lugs and shackles
- Chain and rigging hardware configurations
- Marine, construction, and industrial lifting environments
