Wire Clip BG-S for Safe Wire Rope Fastening
Safe Wire Rope Fastening Starts with the Right Wire Clip
Even smaller wire rope terminations require reliable fastening solutions. IronGrip BG-S is a wire clip designed for wire ropes that uses the tightening force more efficiently than traditional wire clips. So efficiently that BG-S is even approved for dynamic lifting.
Installation is just as simple as with conventional wire clips, while the fastening efficiency is significantly higher.
Comparative pull tests show that IronGrip BG-S withstands substantially higher loads than traditional wire clips. This superior performance is the result of an innovative design combined with high-quality materials, precision manufacturing and durable surface treatment.
BG-100 is available through IronGrip’s distributor network.
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Why Choose the BG-S Wire Clip?
IronGrip BG-S is designed to provide secure wire rope fastenings with high efficiency, long service life and reliable performance.
Key Benefits
- One wire clip is sufficient for guying applications and simple suspensions.
- Two BG-S wire clips are recommended for lifting applications.
- Two BG-S wire clips achieve 90% of the wire rope’s minimum breaking load.
- High fastening efficiency allows fewer clips to be used.
- Easy installation using standard tools.
- KTL coating provides excellent corrosion protection.
- Also available in acid-resistant stainless steel (BG-S SS).
- The wire clip can be reused together with the wire rope.
- Approved for lifting applications using two wire clips on wire ropes up to 5 mm with a tensile strength of 1960 N/mm².
Certified by Swedish accredited bodies to comply with the requirements of EN 13411-3:2022.
BG-S Compared with Traditional Duplex Clips
There are many wire clips on the market, but not all perform in the same way. IronGrip has commissioned an independent accredited testing laboratory to compare BG-S with traditional duplex clips. The results clearly demonstrate the difference in fastening efficiency.
| Product | Wire Rope Diameter | Fastening Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| BG-S3 | 3 mm | 100% |
| Duplex Clip | 3 mm | 48.8% |
| BG-S5 | 5 mm | 100% |
| Duplex Clip | 5 mm | 66.3% |
How Does BG-S Work?
The IronGrip BG-S uses a design that forces the wire rope into a controlled bend, increasing the friction between the rope and the wire clip. The greater the tightening force, the greater the bend in the wire rope and the higher the fastening efficiency. This unique design is what enables BG-S to achieve significantly better performance than traditional wire clips.
Typical Applications
IronGrip wire clips are used wherever wire ropes are required to secure, support or suspend structures.
Typical applications include:
- Façade support systems
- Interior architectural installations
- Leisure boats
- Construction sites
- Gymnasiums and sports facilities
- Guy wire installations
- Suspended structures
- Lifting applications
Corrosion Protection for Demanding Environments
BG-S is protected with a KTL coating that provides superior corrosion resistance compared with traditional electroplating. The coating also offers a more environmentally friendly surface treatment process.
For particularly demanding environments, BG-S is also available as BG-S SS, manufactured in acid-resistant stainless steel (AISI 316), making it suitable for corrosive environments where long-term durability is essential.
Documentation
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BG-S Product Brochure
Download detailed information about BG-S, including technical data, applications, performance comparisons with traditional duplex clips and recommendations for use.
BG-S Mounting Instructions
Download the installation guide with step-by-step instructions for correct mounting and recommended installation procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
BG-S uses a different design that provides significantly higher fastening efficiency. In comparative testing carried out by an independent accredited testing laboratory, BG-S achieved:
- 100% fastening efficiency for 3 mm wire rope (BG-S3), compared with 48.8% for a traditional duplex clip.
- 100% fastening efficiency for 5 mm wire rope (BG-S5), compared with 66.3% for a traditional duplex clip.
One BG-S wire clip is sufficient for guy wire applications and simple suspensions. For lifting applications, two BG-S wire clips should be used.
BG-S is available through selected distributors. Visit the distributor page or contact IronGrip for assistance.
Find a Distributor
Looking for a safer alternative to traditional wire clips or duplex clips?
BG-100 is available through IronGrip’s distributor network.