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Design Guides
Fortunately, it is not necessary to make use of our engineering team to take advantage of our engineering expertise. Our engineering team has applied their years of industry experience to develop design resource documentation for each of our product lines. By sharing their knowledge and experience in these easy-to-use guides, our engineers empower your team to undertake the specification process independently of the manufacturing process. Details about coatings, tolerances, installation and assembly, and the unique design considerations for each product line are concisely presented. Each guide includes all of the critical cable and cable assembly information to assist your team in the specification of your cabling project.
Design Guide
Motion Control Cables Design Guide
There are many common, everyday applications that use efficient and reliable Cablecraft controls. These applications include automotive seat releases, lawn mower throttle controls, and airplane seat back controls. Some uses of controls are obvious and visible, while others are not. Simple and lightweight controls for dependable…
Design Guide
Cycle-Flex™ Design Guide
The Cablecraft “Cycle-Flex™ Design Guide” is a comprehensive reference of design considerations for the specification of Cycle-Flex miniature cables. Some of the topics covered in this Guide include:
- What is Cycle-Flex™ cable
- How stretch and breaking strength should be considered during the design phase
- How Cycle-Flex’s strength requirements differ from general …
Design Guide
Safety & Restraint Design Guide
The Cablecraft “General Applications / Safety & Restraint Design Guide” is a comprehensive reference of design considerations for the specification of general use cables and cable assemblies. Some of the topics covered in this Guide include:
- How wire rope and cables are fabricated
- How stretch and breakage should be considered …
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Case Studies
Actuator Linkage Solution for a Prominent Exhaust Gas Management System Supplier
Company Type:
Exhaust System Supplier
Industry:
Vehicle Exhaust Systems
Location:
Assemblies:
Actuator Linkage
Products Used:
Advanced Marine Propulsion Cable Solution for a Global Marine System Leader
Company Type:
Marine Propulsion System Manufacturer
Industry:
Marine Recreational
Location:
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Assemblies:
Control cables of various lengths, Push and Pull
Products Used:
Patented Marine Propulsion Cable System
Robust Shift Cable Solution for a Power Sports Vehicle Manufacturer
Company Type:
Power Sports Manufacturer
Industry:
Power Sports
Location:
Medina, Minnesota
Assemblies:
Control cables of various lengths
Products Used:
Forcemax (Performax® Strength Series)
Literature
Control Cables
Push-Pull
Linkages
Rod Ends
- DBM/DBF – 4-Piece, Bronze Race, Oil Impregnated, Metric
- EM/EF – Commercial, 2-Piece, Metal to Metal
- EM-M/EF-M – Commercial, 2-Piece, Metal to Metal, Metric
- EM-T/ EF-T – Commercial, 2-Piece, PTFE Lined
- MJ-M/FJ-M – Molded Race, Self-Lubricating, Metric
- SPM/SPF – Molded Race, Self-Lubricating
- SSPM/SSPF – Stainless Steel, Molded Race, Self-Lubricating
- HOT-Race High-Temp Rod Ends & Linkages