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    71 Products

    Lever-Operated Push/Pull Control Cables

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Control Cables. Lever-Operated Push/Pull Control Cables.
    Control this flexible, ready-to-use cable with the attached spring-return lever. Weave it around obstructions to operate valves, throttle controls, and HVAC damper controls from a distance. It can be mounted to a tube with a screw (not included).
    Cable
    Dynamic Load
    Cap., lb.
    Lever
    Tube Mount
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Outer
    Dia.
    Core
    Dia.
    Max. Stroke
    Lg.
    Push
    Pull
    Bend
    Radius
    For Mounting
    Tube Dia.
    Material
    Actuation
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    For Screw
    Size
    No. of Mounting
    Holes
    Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    Each
    Steel Cable Core with Plastic Cover
    100.22"0.06"0.69"20203 1/2"3/4" to 1"PlasticHand1 1/2"3 3/4"0 to 120NoNo. 10
    10.2"0000000000000
     

    Twist-to-Lock Push/Pull Control Cables

    Image of Product. Cable With Threaded Male End. Front orientation. Control Cables. Twist-to-Lock Push/Pull Control Cables, Stainless Steel Cable Core with Plastic Cover, Panel Mount, 1/4"-28 Threaded Male End.
    Image of Product. Cable. Front orientation. Control Cables. Twist-to-Lock Push/Pull Control Cables, Stainless Steel Cable Core with Plastic Cover, Panel Mount.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Control Cables. Twist-to-Lock Push/Pull Control Cables.

    Cable With Threaded Male End

    Cable

    Pull and twist the knob to lock, so it's secure in applications where severe vibration is a concern. Flexible for weaving around obstructions, these ready-to-use cables operate valves, throttle controls, and HVAC damper controls from a distance. These cables can be panel mounted.
    Cable
    Dynamic Load
    Cap., lb.
    Knob
    Panel Mount
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Outer
    Dia.
    Core
    Dia.
    Max. Stroke
    Lg.
    Push
    Pull
    Bend
    Radius
    Material
    Dia.
    Thread
    Size
    Mount Type
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Cable Connection
    Hardware
    Features
    Each
    Stainless Steel Cable Core with Plastic Cover
    80.45"0.132"2"Not RatedNot Rated8"Plastic2 1/2"1/4"-28
    -40 to 225Screw1/4"-28 Threaded Male End00000000000000
    80.45"0.132"2"Not RatedNot Rated8"Plastic2 1/2"1/4"-28
    Grooved Clamp-40 to 225Screw1/4"-28 Threaded Male End0000000000000
    90.31"0.085"3"25256"Plastic2 1/2"5/8"-18
    -40 to 225000000000000
    100.45"0.132"2"Not RatedNot Rated8"Plastic2 1/2"1/4"-28
    -40 to 225Screw1/4"-28 Threaded Male End0000000000000
    150.31"0.085"3"25256"Plastic2 1/2"5/8"-18
    -40 to 225000000000000
    250.31"0.085"3"25256"Plastic2 1/2"5/8"-18
    -40 to 225000000000000
     

    Create-Your-Own Push/Pull Control Cables

    Image of Product. Clamp Mount. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Control Cables. Create-Your-Own Push/Pull Control Cables, Stainless Steel Cable Core with Plastic Cover, Clamp Mount.
    Image of Product. Panel Mount. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Control Cables. Create-Your-Own Push/Pull Control Cables, Stainless Steel Cable Core with Plastic Cover, Panel Mount.

    Clamp Mount

    Panel Mount

    Pair these cables with a knob or lever (not included) to operate valves, throttle controls, and HVAC damper controls from a distance. They're flexible for weaving around obstructions.
    Clamp Mount—Clamp-mount cables have threaded fittings on both ends and a grooved body for mounting with strap clamps or U-bolts.
    Panel Mount—Panel-mount cables are also known as bulkhead mount cables. They have threaded fittings with hex nuts and washers at each end for mounting through a panel.
    Thread
    Dynamic Load
    Cap., lb.
    Clamp Mount
    Panel Mount
    Size
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg., ft.
    Max. Stroke
    Lg.
    Push
    Pull
    Bend
    Radius
    Fitting Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Clamp
    Hole Dia.
    Fitting
    Lg.
    Each
    For Panel
    Cutout Dia.
    Fitting
    Lg.
    Each
    Stainless Steel Cable Core with Plastic Cover
    10-32
    7/8"32"50508"Zinc-Plated Steel-40 to 2107/16"6 1/2"00000000000007/16"7 5/16"0000000000000
    10-32
    7/8"33"40406"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 225———07/16"8 13/16"0000000000000
    10-32
    7/8"34"30306"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 225———07/16"10 5/16"0000000000000
    10-32
    7/8"62"50508"Zinc-Plated Steel-40 to 2107/16"6 1/2"0000000000007/16"7 5/16"000000000000
    10-32
    7/8"63"40406"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 2253/8"7 63/64"00000000000007/16"8 13/16"0000000000000
    10-32
    7/8"64"30306"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 225———07/16"10 5/16"00000000000000
    1/4"-28
    1"33"75756"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 225———05/8"9 5/8"00000000000000
    1/4"-28
    1"34"65656"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 2251/2"10 13/64"00000000000005/8"11 1/8"00000000000000
    1/4"-28
    1"63"75756"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 2251/2"8 45/64"00000000000005/8"9 5/8"00000000000000
    1/4"-28
    1"64"65656"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 2251/2"10 13/64"00000000000005/8"11 1/8"00000000000000
    1/4"-28
    1"66"60606"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 2251/2"13 13/64"00000000000005/8"14 1/8"0000000000000
    5/16"-24
    1 3/16"34"1401406"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 225———03/4"11 9/16"00000000000000
    5/16"-24
    1 3/16"63"1701706"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 225———03/4"10 1/16"00000000000000
    5/16"-24
    1 3/16"64"1401406"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 22537/64"10 37/64"0000000000000———0
    5/16"-24
    1 3/16"66"80806"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 225———03/4"14 9/16"00000000000000
    3/8"-24
    1 3/8"64"5005006"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 225———03/4"12 37/64"00000000000000
    3/8"-24
    1 3/8"66"3003006"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 225———03/4"15 37/64"00000000000000
     
    Accessories for Control Cables

    Precision Twist-to-Lock Push/Pull Control Cables

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Control Cables. Precision Twist-to-Lock Push/Pull Control Cables.
    Use these cables for high-precision motion control. Tighten the locknut to secure your setting in applications where severe vibration is a concern. Flexible for weaving around obstructions, these ready-to-use cables operate valves, throttle controls, and HVAC damper controls from a distance. The cable can be cut to length. It can also be panel mounted.
    Cable
    Dynamic Load
    Cap., lb.
    Knob
    Panel Mount
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Outer
    Dia.
    Core
    Dia.
    Max. Stroke
    Lg.
    Push
    Pull
    Bend
    Radius
    Material
    Dia.
    Thread
    Size
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Stainless Steel Cable Core with Plastic Cover
    50.31"0.085"3"25256"Plastic1.62"3/4"-16
    -40 to 225000000000000
    100.31"0.085"3"Not RatedNot Rated6"Plastic1 1/2"3/4"-16
    -40 to 2250000000000000
    150.31"0.085"3"Not RatedNot Rated6"Plastic1 1/2"3/4"-16
    -40 to 2250000000000000
    250.31"0.085"3"Not RatedNot Rated6"Plastic1 1/2"3/4"-16
    -40 to 2250000000000000
     

    Corrosion-Resistant Create-Your-Own Push/Pull Control Cables

    Image of Product. Clamp Mount. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Control Cables. Corrosion-Resistant Create-Your-Own Push/Pull Control Cables, Steel Cable Core with Plastic Cover, Clamp Mount.
    Image of Product. Panel Mount. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Control Cables. Corrosion-Resistant Create-Your-Own Push/Pull Control Cables, Steel Cable Core with Plastic Cover, Panel Mount.

    Clamp Mount

    Panel Mount

    Well-suited for damp environments, these control cables have stainless steel fittings for excellent corrosion resistance. Pair them with a knob or lever (not included) to operate valves, throttle controls, and HVAC damper controls from a distance. They're flexible for weaving around obstructions.
    Clamp Mount—Clamp-mount cables have threaded fittings on both ends and a grooved body for mounting with strap clamps or U-bolts.
    Panel Mount—Panel-mount cables are also known as bulkhead mount cables. They have threaded fittings with hex nuts and washers at each end for mounting through a panel.
    Thread
    Dynamic Load
    Cap., lb.
    Clamp Mount
    Panel Mount
    Size
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg., ft.
    Max. Stroke
    Lg.
    Push
    Pull
    Bend
    Radius
    Fitting
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Clamp
    Hole Dia.
    Fitting
    Lg.
    Each
    For Panel
    Cutout Dia.
    Fitting
    Lg.
    Each
    Steel Cable Core with Plastic Cover
    10-32
    7/8"53"701202"Stainless Steel-65 to 23029/64"9 5/8"000000000000029/64"10 1/8"0000000000000
    1/4"-28
    1"53"1252303"Stainless Steel-65 to 23021/32"10 1/4"00000000000021/32"11 3/16"000000000000
     
    Accessories for Control Cables

    Low-Friction Create-Your-Own Push/Pull Control Cables

    Image of Product. Clamp Mount. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Control Cables. Low-Friction Create-Your-Own Push/Pull Control Cables, Steel Cable Core with Plastic Cover, Clamp Mount.
    Image of Product. Panel Mount. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Control Cables. Low-Friction Create-Your-Own Push/Pull Control Cables, Steel Cable Core with Plastic Cover, Panel Mount.

    Clamp Mount

    Panel Mount

    A splined core limits contact points on the cable’s liner, so the core slides back and forth smoothly and keeps the cable from twisting. Pair these cables with a knob or lever (not included) to operate valves, throttle controls, and HVAC damper controls from a distance. They're flexible for weaving around obstructions.
    Clamp Mount—Clamp-mount cables have threaded fittings on both ends and a grooved body for mounting with strap clamps or U-bolts.
    Panel Mount—Panel-mount cables are also known as bulkhead mount cables. They have threaded fittings with hex nuts and washers at each end for mounting through a panel.
    Thread
    Dynamic Load
    Cap., lb.
    Clamp Mount
    Panel Mount
    Size
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg., ft.
    Max. Stroke
    Lg.
    Push
    Pull
    Bend
    Radius
    Fitting Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Clamp
    Hole Dia.
    Fitting
    Lg.
    Each
    For Panel
    Cutout Dia.
    Fitting
    Lg.
    Each
    Steel Cable Core with Plastic Cover
    10-32
    7/8"33"Not RatedNot Rated6"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 225———07/16"8.813"000000000000000
    10-32
    7/8"43"40508"Zinc-Plated Steel-40 to 2107/16"8"000000000000007/16"8 53/64"0000000000000
    10-32
    7/8"63"Not RatedNot Rated6"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 225———07/16"8.813"00000000000000
    1/4"-28
    1"33"1301708"Zinc-Plated Steel-40 to 2109/16"8 3/8"0000000000005/8"9 25/64"000000000000
    1/4"-28
    1"34"Not RatedNot Rated8"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 225———05/8"10.13"0000000000000
    1/4"-28
    1"43"1301708"Zinc-Plated Steel-40 to 2109/16"8 3/8"0000000000005/8"9 25/64"000000000000
    1/4"-28
    1"44"Not RatedNot Rated8"Zinc-Plated Steel-65 to 225———05/8"10.13"0000000000000
    1/4"-28
    1"62"1501708"Zinc-Plated Steel-40 to 210———05/8"7 57/64"000000000000
    1/4"-28
    1"63"1301708"Zinc-Plated Steel-40 to 2109/16"8 3/8"0000000000005/8"9 25/64"000000000000
    1/4"-28
    1"64"1101708"Zinc-Plated Steel-40 to 2109/16"9 7/8"0000000000005/8"10 57/64"000000000000
    1/4"-28
    1"154"1101708"Zinc-Plated Steel-40 to 2109/16"9 7/8"00000000000005/8"10 57/64"00000000000000
     
    Accessories for Control Cables

    Push/Pull Control Cables

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Control Cables. Push/Pull Control Cables.
    Use the attached knob to control these flexible, ready-to-use cables. Weave them around obstructions to operate valves, throttle controls, and HVAC damper controls from a distance. The cables can be cut to length. They can also be panel mounted.
    Cable
    Dynamic Load
    Cap., lb.
    Knob
    Panel Mount
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Outer
    Dia.
    Core
    Dia.
    Max. Stroke
    Lg.
    Push
    Pull
    Bend
    Radius
    Material
    Dia.
    Thread
    Size
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Stainless Steel Cable Core with Plastic Cover
    10.750.31"0.085"5"50506"Plastic2"3/8"-24
    -40 to 225000000000000
    15.750.31"0.085"5"50506"Plastic2"3/8"-24
    -40 to 22500000000000
     
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