Staff Answer
Nov 01, 2026 - 07:49 PM
Neither a 20-ton shop press nor a hydraulic hose crimper will properly swage this steel ferrule. Choker ferrules need a dedicated rigging swager, typically an Esco Mark 100/150 or similar, fitted with the correct pocket die for 3/8" wire rope. At roughly 350 tons, the Mark 100 is actually on the small side for a rigging shop. A poorly swaged ferrule can slip off under load, so if you don't have that equipment, we can swage the ferrule onto your wire rope for you.
