Bundle hooks are the connector for a reusable wire rope bundling system. Side-loading bundle hooks differ from traditional (centre loading) hooks because they have an opening which permits side loading of the wire rather than the threading of it. This feature allows damaged or repaired sections to be by-passed. The side-loading hooks performed acceptably in field-testing (except for some quality control problems). One less wire repair or one more service cycle is required to justify the additional cost of the side-loading hooks.