Industries Served

By Cablecraft

Engineered Motion Control Solutions

Engineered Motion Control Solutions by Industry

Cablecraft designs and manufactures control cables, actuation systems, mechatronic components and specialty manufacturing solutions for demanding OEM and industrial applications. Our engineers help translate load, travel, routing, environment, packaging, quality and sourcing requirements into production-ready solutions. When an application requires rod ends, spherical bearings or an engineered linkage assembly, Cablecraft routes that need to our sister company, Radial Bearing.

Control Cables Mechanical motion transfer solutions
Actuation Systems Operator and remote controls
Mechatronics Electronic and electromechanical components
Specialty Manufacturing Transfers, assembly and lifecycle support
Direct Answer

What Industries Does Cablecraft Serve?

Cablecraft serves OEMs, Tier suppliers and industrial manufacturers across aerospace and defense, construction and agriculture, heavy truck and bus, power sports and recreation, general industrial, light vehicle, marine and engine-control applications.

Across these markets, Cablecraft supports applications requiring mechanical motion transfer, remote actuation, safety restraint, operator controls, mechatronic components, custom engineering and supplier-transition support. Applications requiring rod ends, spherical bearings or engineered linkage assemblies are routed to sister company Radial Bearing, whose primary commercial focus includes Aerospace & Defense.

Core Markets

Motion Control Solutions for Demanding OEM Industries

Identify your market quickly, then explore the products, applications and engineering capabilities relevant to your equipment.

Aerospace & Defense

Aerospace & Defense Motion Controls

Cablecraft supports aerospace, defense and aviation programs with engineered control cables, ball bearing controls, safety and restraint assemblies, remote actuation products and related motion control solutions.

  • Flight and engine control applications
  • Seat, cabin and release systems
  • Safety and restraint assemblies
Off-Highway Equipment

Construction & Agriculture

Cablecraft provides rugged mechanical controls for construction, agricultural and off-highway equipment operating through vibration, contaminants and demanding duty cycles.

  • Throttle and PTO controls
  • Remote valve actuation
  • Brake, clutch and equipment controls
Commercial Vehicles

Heavy Truck & Bus

Cablecraft supports commercial vehicle, vocational truck, bus and specialty vehicle programs with control cables, shifter systems, actuation, restraints, connectors and selected mechatronic components.

  • Transmission shifting and PTO
  • Brake, clutch and throttle controls
  • Cab, body and electrical systems
Power Sports & Recreation

Power Sports & Recreation

Cablecraft works with power sports and recreational equipment manufacturers on mechanical controls for throttle, shifting, clutch, brake, latch, seat and related actuation functions.

  • Throttle and shift controls
  • Brake and clutch functions
  • Seat, latch and release systems
Industrial Equipment

General Industrial

Cablecraft supports industrial equipment manufacturers with push-pull and pull-only cables, ball bearing controls, miniature cables, safety restraints, actuation systems and operator controls.

  • Industrial machinery and equipment
  • Remote latch and valve actuation
  • Safety, restraint and release systems
Additional Markets

Additional Vehicle & Equipment Markets

Cablecraft applies its motion-control engineering capabilities across additional transportation and equipment markets.

Automotive

Light Vehicle

Control cables, safety restraints, miniature cables, remote actuation, mechatronic components and related solutions for light vehicle OEM and Tier supplier programs.

  • Control cable assemblies
  • Safety and restraint systems
  • Mechanical and mechatronic components
Marine Applications

Marine

Mechanical control cables and actuation products for marine applications requiring flexible routing, reliable operation and corrosion-conscious material selection.

  • Throttle and shift controls
  • Marine restraint applications
  • Hatch, cowling and remote releases
Cablecraft + Radial Bearing

Engine Control & Linkage Solutions

Two product paths serve different motion-control needs. Cablecraft supports routed engine-control cables and cable-based actuation. When the application requires rod ends, spherical bearings or engineered linkage assemblies, the product path moves to sister company Radial Bearing, with a primary focus in Aerospace & Defense.

  • Cablecraft: engine control cables and flexible routed motion
  • Radial Bearing: aerospace rod ends and spherical bearings
  • Radial Bearing: custom linkage assemblies, MRO and alternate-source review
Find a Solution

Find a Motion Control Solution by Application Need

If you already know the type of problem your engineering or sourcing team needs to solve, start with the appropriate Cablecraft capability.

Radial Bearing Linkages & Bearings

Aerospace and defense rod ends, spherical bearings, engineered assemblies and custom linkage solutions through sister company Radial Bearing.

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Engineering Partnership

From Application Requirements to Production

Cablecraft works with engineering, sourcing, quality and program teams through each stage of the application.

01

Define the Application

Review load, travel, routing, environment, packaging, interfaces, volume and timing.

02

Select the Architecture

Determine the appropriate Cablecraft cable, actuation or mechatronic architecture, or route rod-end, spherical-bearing and linkage requirements to Radial Bearing.

03

Prototype & Validate

Confirm dimensions, interfaces and performance through prototypes and appropriate testing.

04

Launch & Support

Coordinate manufacturing, quality, documentation, sourcing and lifecycle support.

Supply Continuity

Supplier Transitions, Reshoring & Legacy Programs

Cablecraft can evaluate programs affected by supplier exits, obsolete components, unstable lead times, inconsistent quality or a need for a different manufacturing and sourcing strategy.

Support can include engineering review, reverse engineering, sourcing, prototypes, validation planning, tooling and controlled production transfer.

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Assess the Program

Review drawings, specifications, samples, volumes and sourcing constraints.

Engineer the Transition

Evaluate design intent, materials, processes, tooling and sourcing.

Prototype & Qualify

Confirm fit, function and agreed validation or approval requirements.

Transfer to Production

Coordinate suppliers, quality, manufacturing, testing and launch.

Quality & Compliance

Quality Systems Supporting Demanding OEM Programs

Cablecraft maintains quality systems and compliance capabilities supporting applicable automotive, aerospace, defense and industrial programs.

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Quality Management ISO 9001:2015

Supporting consistent processes, documented controls and continual improvement.

Aerospace Quality AS9100D

Supporting applicable aviation, space and defense programs.

Automotive Quality IATF 16949:2016

Supporting applicable manufacturing and automotive OEM programs.

U.S. Defense Programs ITAR Registered

Supporting applicable U.S. defense-related programs.

Certification, registration and compliance applicability varies by Cablecraft facility, process, product and program scope. Confirm applicable requirements with Cablecraft for your specific application.

Technical Resources

Engineering, Product & Service Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Industries & Motion Control FAQs

Direct answers to common questions from engineers, sourcing teams and OEM program managers.

What industries does Cablecraft serve?

Cablecraft serves aerospace and defense, construction and agriculture, heavy truck and bus, power sports and recreation, general industrial, light vehicle, marine and engine-control applications. Rod-end, spherical-bearing and linkage requirements are supported through Radial Bearing.

What products does Cablecraft manufacture?

Cablecraft designs and manufactures control cables, safety and restraint assemblies, miniature cables, actuation systems, operator controls, transmission controls and related motion-control products. Cablecraft also supports mechatronic and specialty-manufacturing programs. Rod ends, spherical bearings and engineered linkage assemblies are handled by sister company Radial Bearing.

Does Cablecraft manufacture rod ends, spherical bearings or linkage assemblies?

No. Cablecraft's product focus is control cables, actuation, mechatronics and specialty manufacturing. Rod ends, spherical bearings, engineered assemblies and custom linkage products are designed and manufactured through Radial Bearing, Cablecraft's sister company. Radial Bearing's primary commercial focus includes Commercial Aerospace, Space & Defense, MRO and sustainment applications.

Can Cablecraft design a custom control cable?

Yes. Cablecraft can configure cable type, conduit, travel, overall length, fittings, materials, sealing and mounting features around the application's operating requirements.

Does Cablecraft support prototypes and testing?

Cablecraft can provide prototypes to confirm dimensions, interfaces and tolerances. Functional, lifecycle or durability testing can be evaluated according to the specific product and program requirements.

Can Cablecraft help transfer a product from another supplier?

Yes. Cablecraft can evaluate supplier transitions, product line transfers, legacy programs and obsolete-source situations. Support may include reverse engineering, sourcing, prototypes, validation planning and controlled production transfer.

Which Cablecraft certifications apply to my program?

Certification applicability depends on the Cablecraft facility, process, product and program. Customers should review the certification documents and confirm the required scope with Cablecraft.

How do I begin an application review?

Provide the application, target load, travel, routing, operating environment, packaging, interfaces, annual volume, program timing and available drawings, models or samples through Cablecraft's request-for-quote process.

Engineering Support

Find the Right Motion Control Solution for Your Industry

Tell Cablecraft about your application, target movement, load, travel, routing, environment, interfaces, annual volume and program timing. Our team can help identify the appropriate Cablecraft cable, actuation, mechatronic or specialty-manufacturing approach and route rod-end, spherical-bearing or engineered-linkage requirements to Radial Bearing.