Description
The Cablecraft Push-Pull Blue Max™ High-Performance Control Cable is engineered for applications requiring smooth operation, efficient force transfer, and minimal lost motion.
Its high-performance construction is designed to provide a precise operating feel over both short and long cable runs. Blue Max is particularly well suited for applications involving complicated routing, multiple bends, tight installation spaces, or operating environments that expose the cable to heat, fuel, chemicals, and abrasion.
The assembly uses a 1×19 stainless steel wrapped innermember inside a PTFE-core, binder-wire conduit. A blue LDPE covering protects the conduit, while stainless steel end rods and available stainless steel exposed fittings support corrosion resistance in marine and other demanding environments.
The legacy literature specifies a 4-inch minimum bend radius, 3-inch minimum travel, and an operating temperature range from -65°F to 350°F.
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Key Features and Benefits
- High-performance push-pull motion control
- Low friction and smooth operating feel
- Minimal lost motion
- Efficient operation over long cable runs
- Effective for complex cable routing
- 4-inch minimum bend radius
- -65°F to 350°F operating temperature
- 1×19 stainless steel wrapped innermember
- PTFE-core conduit
- Binder-wire conduit construction
- Stainless steel end rods
- Available stainless steel exposed fittings
- Blue LDPE-covered conduit
- Resistant to abrasion
- Resistant to gasoline and diesel fuel
- Resistant to many chemicals
- Lubricated for life
- Multiple conduit-cap configurations
- Custom lengths and fittings available
- Suitable for OEM and replacement applications
Common Applications
Marine Applications
- Shift controls
- Throttle controls
- Trim controls
- Engine and accessory actuation
- Other non-steering marine control systems
Racing Applications
- Shift controls
- Fuel shutoff systems
- Chute release systems
- Throttle controls
- Remote mechanical actuation
Additional Applications
- High-performance industrial controls
- Specialty vehicles
- Engine test equipment
- Remote valve control
- Equipment requiring long or complex cable routing
- Applications exposed to heat, fuel, chemicals, or abrasion
Important: Blue Max is not intended for use as a steering cable.
Materials and Construction
| Component | Blue Max™ Configuration |
|---|---|
| Control Type | High-performance push-pull |
| Innermember | 1×19 stainless steel wrapped construction |
| Conduit Core | PTFE |
| Conduit Reinforcement | Binder wire |
| Outer Covering | Blue LDPE |
| End Rods | Stainless steel |
| Exposed Fittings | Stainless steel or mixed stainless/carbon configuration |
| Lubrication | Lubricated for life |
| Compliance Reference | RoHS rated in legacy literature |
| End Fittings | Full range, subject to current availability |
| Cable Length | Configured to application |
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Blue Max™ Details |
|---|---|
| Cable Function | Push-pull |
| Performance Class | High performance |
| Minimum Travel | 3 inches |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 4 inches |
| Operating Temperature | -65°F to 350°F |
| End Rod Thread | 10-32 UNF |
| Legacy Cable Size | V, very light duty |
| Standard Seal Option | Code 6 |
| Conduit-Cap Styles | Threaded or grooved |
| Fitting Combinations | TT, TG, GT, GG |
| Length Tolerance | ±0.25 inch |
| Innermember | Stainless steel, 1×19 wrapped |
| Conduit | PTFE core with binder wire |
| Jacket | Blue LDPE |
| Purchase Method | Request a quote |
FAQ’s
What is a Push-Pull Blue Max control cable?
Blue Max is a high-performance mechanical control cable that transfers linear motion in both push and pull directions. It is designed for smooth operation, low friction, minimal lost motion, and demanding cable routing.
What is the minimum bend radius?
The Blue Max minimum bend radius is 4 inches.
What is the operating temperature range?
The legacy Blue Max specification lists an operating temperature range from -65°F to 350°F.
What travel is available?
The legacy ordering guide specifies a minimum travel of 3 inches. Other requirements should be reviewed with Cablecraft before ordering.
Is Blue Max suitable for marine applications?
Yes. The product was designed for marine shift, throttle, trim, and other remote control applications. It is not intended for use as a steering cable.
Can Blue Max be used as a boat steering cable?
No. Blue Max is specifically identified as not intended for use as a steering cable.
What racing applications use Blue Max?
Common racing applications include shift control, fuel shutoff, chute release, and throttle control.
What materials are used?
The legacy design includes a 1×19 stainless steel wrapped innermember, PTFE-core binder-wire conduit, blue LDPE covering, stainless steel end rods, and available stainless steel exposed fittings.
Is the cable resistant to fuel and chemicals?
The legacy literature describes the outer jacket as resistant to abrasion, gasoline, diesel fuel, and chemicals. Suitability for a specific chemical should be confirmed before use.
What fitting combinations are available?
Legacy configurations include threaded-to-threaded, threaded-to-grooved, grooved-to-threaded, and grooved-to-grooved combinations.
Can Cablecraft build a custom Blue Max cable?
Yes. Cable length, fitting combination, material configuration, mounting style, and end fittings can be custom configured during manufacture.
Can Blue Max replace an existing marine or racing cable?
It may be evaluated as a replacement candidate when the length, travel, loads, mounting arrangement, bend radius, routing, and end fittings are confirmed.
What information is needed for a quote?
Provide the application, overall length, travel, push and pull loads, routing, conduit-cap styles, end fittings, environment, quantity, and any available part numbers, drawings, or photos.
