Crimping pliers

The Strofix crimping pliers are a hand tool for the wire rope balustrade system, used to crimp the rope fittings onto the stainless-steel wire rope during assembly.

Crimping pliers press the terminal and holder fittings onto the Ø3 mm wire rope, forming the secure, permanent connections a cable balustrade relies on. They are the installation tool for the Strofix wire rope system, used alongside the range's rope, rope holders, tensioners, and terminals.

Use cases:

• Crimping rope fittings onto the Ø3 mm wire rope during installation
• Assembling a wire rope balustrade system
• Forming secure cable-to-terminal connections
• Professional installation of cable railings
• Tool for the Strofix wire rope system

FAQ

What are these pliers used for?

To crimp the rope fittings onto the Ø3 mm stainless-steel wire rope when assembling a cable balustrade.

What rope do they suit?

The Strofix Ø3 mm wire rope and its fittings.

Is this a tool rather than a fitting?

Yes — it is the installation tool used to make the crimped connections in a wire rope railing.

What does it work with?

The Strofix wire rope, rope holders, tensioners, and terminals.

About Wire Rope Systems

A wire rope system is a stainless-steel cable infill for balustrades, where horizontal tensioned ropes run between railing posts to form a lightweight, open barrier. The thin cables maintain visibility and airflow while providing fall protection on balconies, terraces, decks and staircases.

Strofix supplies all components for wire rope balustrades: a Ø3 mm stainless-steel rope in AISI 316 (available from 1m lengths), rope holders that clamp the cable to the post, rope crossbar holders, rope bar holders, and railing terminals that anchor the cable end at the first and last post.

The holders and terminals are supplied in AISI 304 stainless steel with a satin finish, designed for Ø42.4 mm round pipe posts and flat surfaces. The correct component selection depends on post type, the number of cable runs and the total railing length.