Description
The Cablecraft 800 lb Pull-Only Brake Control Cable Assembly is designed to transmit tension between two mechanical devices while allowing the cable to route around equipment, structures, and other installation obstacles.
Unlike rigid rods, bellcranks, or fixed mechanical linkages, a flexible pull-only cable can simplify installation while providing reliable remote actuation. The 800 Series is suited for brake controls, lift mechanisms, steering assemblies, and other mechanical systems where the cable operates in tension.
The assembly uses a 1×19 galvanized wire rope innermember with a nylon jacket. The conduit combines a nylon core with galvanized stranded reinforcement and a durable nylon covering. Cablecraft’s legacy product literature identifies an operating temperature range of -65°F to 185°F and a 5-inch minimum bend radius.
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Built to Fit the Application
The 800 Series is not limited to a single cable length or fitting arrangement. Cablecraft can configure the finished assembly around the required mounting locations, travel, routing, and connection geometry.
Custom options can include:
- Conduit assembly length
- Innermember assembly length
- Operating travel
- Left and right conduit fittings
- Left and right innermember fittings
- Open strap clevises
- Step strap clevises
- Closed strap clevises
- Threaded conduit caps
- Grooved conduit caps
- Threaded end rods
- Imperial or metric threads
- Cable stops
- Washers, nuts, seals, and mounting hardware
- Different fittings on opposite ends of the same cable
- Application-specific mounting and connection requirements
This configuration process allows Cablecraft to design the cable around the system instead of requiring the customer to redesign the system around a standard cable.
Key Features and Benefits
- 800 lb pull-only brake cable series
- Flexible method of transmitting tensile motion
- 5-inch minimum bend radius
- -65°F to 185°F operating temperature range
- 1×19 galvanized steel wire rope innermember
- Durable nylon jacket over the innermember
- Galvanized stranded conduit reinforcement
- Durable nylon conduit covering
- Corrosion-resistant fitting options
- Threaded and grooved conduit-cap options
- Imperial and metric threaded end rods
- Open, step, and closed clevis options
- Custom cable lengths and travel
- Simple installation and maintenance
- Configurable for OEM, replacement, and specialty applications
Technical Information
| Specification | 800 Series |
|---|---|
| Control Type | Pull-only mechanical control cable |
| Product Series | 800 lb |
| Operating Motion | Tension / pull only |
| Operating Temperature | -65°F to 185°F |
| Operating Temperature, Metric | -54°C to 110°C |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 5 inches |
| Minimum Bend Radius, Metric | 152 mm |
| Innermember Construction | 1×19 galvanized wire rope |
| Innermember Covering | Nylon jacket |
| Conduit Construction | Nylon core with galvanized stranded reinforcement |
| Conduit Covering | Durable nylon |
| Cable Length | Configured to application |
| Innermember Length | Configured to application |
| Travel | Configured to application |
| Fitting Options | Threaded, grooved, clevis, rod, and custom configurations |
| Purchase Method | Request a quote |
The core material, temperature range, bend radius, and intended applications are identified on page 1 of the product literature.
Standard Fitting Options
Strap Clevises
The 800 Series literature shows several clevis configurations that can be selected based on mounting geometry and pin requirements.
Available styles include:
- Open strap clevises
- Step strap clevises
- Closed strap clevises
Examples shown in the source include the CS540, CS541, CS550, CS551, CS552, and CS563 families. Dimensions vary by part number, allowing the finished cable to be matched to different connection points.
Threaded Conduit Caps
Legacy threaded conduit-cap options include:
- 9/16-12
- 7/16-20
- 3/8-24
Associated nuts, washers, and seals can be included based on the selected configuration.
Grooved Conduit Caps
A grooved conduit cap is also shown for installations using a retaining groove and U-bolt mounting arrangement.
Threaded End Rods
End rod options shown in the legacy literature include:
- 5/16-24
- 1/4-28
- #10-32
- M6x1 metric
Multiple overall lengths and threaded lengths are available within the 5/16-24 end rod family.
Corrosion Protection and Hardware Performance
The legacy product literature specifies that standard conduit caps are:
- Zinc plated per ASTM B633
- RoHS compliant
- Rated for 96 hours of white-corrosion salt-spray exposure
- Designed with an end rod pull-off factor of safety of at least 1.25 relative to the cable load rating
These specifications should be confirmed against current production documentation before the page is published.
FAQ’s
What is an 800 lb pull-only brake control cable?
It is a flexible mechanical cable designed to transmit pulling force between two mechanical devices. The Cablecraft 800 Series is commonly used with brake levers, lift levers, steering assemblies, and other tension-only control systems.
What is the minimum bend radius of the 800 Series?
The minimum bend radius is 5 inches, or 152 mm. Routing the cable below this radius may reduce performance or service life.
What is the operating temperature range?
The published operating temperature range is -65°F to 185°F, or -54°C to 110°C.
Can the cable be made to a custom length?
Yes. The conduit length and innermember length can be configured to match the required routing and mounting points.
Can Cablecraft change the fittings?
Yes. Cablecraft can configure the cable with different clevises, threaded end rods, threaded conduit caps, grooved conduit caps, seals, nuts, washers, and other connection hardware.
Can each end use a different fitting?
Yes. The left and right conduit fittings and innermember fittings are specified separately. This allows the two ends of the assembly to connect to different mounting arrangements.
Are metric fittings available?
The legacy literature includes M6x1 threaded end rods in addition to imperial thread options.
What applications use the 800 Series?
Common applications include brake levers, parking brake systems, lift levers, steering assemblies, mechanical release mechanisms, industrial equipment, and custom OEM actuation systems.
What information is needed to request a quote?
Provide the application, operating load, conduit length, innermember length, required travel, fitting styles, thread sizes, routing, bend radius, environmental conditions, quantity, and any drawings or photos.
