What is the purpose of a dead-end grip?

The purpose of a dead-end grip is primarily to terminate extra-high-strength cables effectively. This type of grip is designed to hold cables securely at their ends, ensuring that they are anchored properly and can bear the tension required without slipping. In various applications, particularly in utility and tree support systems, maintaining the integrity of the cable terminations is critical for safety and stability. Dead-end grips provide a robust solution to enable this secure termination, allowing the structure or system to function as intended without the risk of failure at the cable's end points.

In the context of the other options, while they address different aspects of cable and tree system management, they do not align with the specific role of the dead-end grip. Enhancing tree flexibility or facilitating guying systems address different technical needs that do not pertain directly to cable termination. Similarly, while securely attaching cables to anchors is important, it is not the primary function of a dead-end grip, which focuses on the termination of the cables themselves rather than their anchoring.