+Jester Mclarpet Jester, thanks for the interest in our Super Terminator. The S-423T comes with a modified wire rope clip to attach the dead end to the tensioner, which can be viewed in the video. The S-423T can be used with "Standard" wire ropes but it is designed to be used with high strength, compacted strand, rotation resistant wire ropes to achieve the 80% connection efficiency rating when installed properly. The function of the S-423T wedge and tensioner system is to properly seat the wedge into the socket. Let us know if you have any further questions. Thanks...Crosby

+TheCrosbygroup1 I meant the length of loose rope on the dead end, to prevent it flapping about and causing fatigue. OOPS = the wire rope clip on the Terminator and the Super Terminator eliminate this possibility ( it must be medication time ).