Using a wire mesh grip with the correct working load is not a suggestion—it's a critical safety and operational requirement. The working load is the maximum safe tension that a grip can handle, and it is always a fraction of its breaking strength.

• Safety: Exceeding the working load can cause the grip to fail, leading to an uncontrolled release of tension. This can result in severe injury to personnel and significant damage to surrounding equipment.

• Cable Integrity: A correctly sized and rated grip distributes the pulling force evenly over the cable's surface. If the grip is too small or its working load is too low, it can concentrate the tension, leading to permanent damage to the cable's outer jacket or internal conductors.

• Reliability: A grip that is chosen to match or exceed the project's tension requirements provides peace of mind. It ensures a smooth, controlled pull from start to finish without unexpected failure.

To ensure safety, we advise customers to use a grip with a working load that is at least a 5:1 safety factor of their calculated maximum pulling tension.