Abstract:
Provided is a method for tagging and identifying wire rope comprising positioning a fitting over a wire rope having a first end, a second end and an internal portion; securing the fitting to the wire rope; and marking indicia directly onto the fitting with a laser. Also provided is a tagged wire rope comprising at least one fitting positioned and secured over a wire rope having a first end, a second end and an internal portion, wherein the at least one fitting includes indicia directly marked onto the fitting with a laser.