Description
The Cablecraft Pull-Only Clutch Control Cable Assembly is engineered for mechanical systems that require reliable tensile force transfer, high load capability, low deflection, and flexible routing.
A pull-only clutch cable transmits force in tension between an operator control and the clutch mechanism. Its flexible construction allows it to route around equipment structures and obstacles that would make rigid mechanical linkages more difficult to install or maintain.
Cablecraft clutch cables are simple to install, easy to maintain, and available as custom-engineered assemblies. The legacy product literature identifies a minimum installed bend radius of 5 inches, a nylon-covered innermember, a plastic-covered conduit, and construction that is sealed and lubricated for life.
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Configured for the Application
Cablecraft can tailor the clutch cable around the equipment rather than requiring the customer to adapt the equipment to a fixed cable.
Available configuration changes may include:
- Overall cable length
- Conduit length
- Operating travel
- Medium-duty or heavy-duty construction
- Innermember size and construction
- End rod diameter and thread
- Threaded conduit mounts
- Grooved conduit mounts
- Clevises
- Eye ends
- Rod ends
- Spring and boot configurations
- Different fittings on opposite ends
- Imperial or metric connection details
- Replacement dimensions based on an existing sample or drawing
- Application-specific sealing and mounting requirements
Custom configurations must be defined during manufacturing. Finished control cables should not be modified in the field.
Key Features and Benefits
- Transmits pull motion without rigid rods or bellcranks
- High-load, low-deflection construction
- Minimum installed bend radius down to 5 inches
- Sealed and lubricated for life
- Nylon-covered innermember
- Plastic-covered conduit
- Custom lengths and travel available
- Multiple conduit mounting arrangements
- Medium-duty and heavy-duty end rod options
- Clevis and eye-end configurations available
- Imperial and metric connection options
- Suitable for OEM, replacement, and specialty applications
- Custom-engineered assemblies available
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 |
High-Performance Clutch Cable Options
The legacy high-performance clutch cable section specifies:
- Heavy-duty conduit
- Brake/clutch innermember
- 500 lb pull-only operating load
- Available travel from 2 to 6 inches
- Multiple conduit mounting combinations
| Mounting Arrangement | Medium-Duty Version | Heavy-Duty Version |
|---|---|---|
| Grooved to grooved | A183-400-T-L | A183-111-T-L |
| Grooved to threaded | A183-401-T-L | A183-110-T-L |
| Threaded to threaded | A183-402-T-L | A183-104-T-L |
| Duty | End Rod Thread | Threaded Conduit Mount |
|---|---|---|
| Medium Duty | 5/16-24 | 11/16-16 |
| Heavy Duty | 3/8-24 | 7/8-14 |
| Specification | Product Details |
|---|---|
| Control Type | Pull-only mechanical control cable |
| Primary Function | Remote clutch actuation |
| Motion Direction | Tension / pull only |
| Minimum Installed Bend Radius | 5 inches |
| Innermember | Nylon-covered |
| Conduit | Plastic-covered |
| Lubrication | Sealed and lubricated for life |
| Cable Length | Standard or custom, depending on configuration |
| Conduit Length | Customizable |
| Travel | Application-specific; 2 to 6 inches on legacy high-performance designs |
| High-Performance Operating Load | 500 lb pull-only |
| End Rod Options | 5/16-24 and 3/8-24 on common legacy configurations |
| Conduit Mounting | Grooved, threaded, or mixed |
| End Fittings | Clevis and other application-specific fittings |
| Engineering | Custom configurations available |
| Purchase Method | Request a quote |
Cablecraft pull-only clutch cables are available for custom OEM applications and may also be evaluated as replacement candidates for existing mechanical clutch cables. Submit the current part number, cable dimensions, travel, mounting details, and application information so Cablecraft can review fit and configuration requirements.
FAQ’s
What is a pull-only clutch control cable?
A pull-only clutch cable is a flexible mechanical assembly that transfers tensile force from an operator control or pedal to a clutch mechanism. It replaces or simplifies rigid rods, bellcranks, and other mechanical linkage components.
What is the minimum bend radius?
The published minimum installed bend radius is 5 inches. Actual routing should be reviewed based on cable length, load, number of bends, and expected service life.
Can Cablecraft build a custom clutch cable?
Yes. Cablecraft can configure conduit length, overall cable length, travel, end rods, mounting threads, grooved ends, clevises, and other connection details for a custom-tailored solution.
What end rod sizes are available?
Common legacy configurations include 5/16-24 medium-duty end rods and 3/8-24 heavy-duty end rods. Other fitting requirements should be reviewed with Cablecraft.
Can the conduit fittings be changed?
Yes. Legacy high-performance configurations include grooved-to-grooved, grooved-to-threaded, and threaded-to-threaded conduit mounting arrangements.
What is the operating load?
The legacy high-performance clutch cable family is listed with a 500 lb pull-only operating load. Load capability for other configurations must be verified separately.
What travel is available?
The high-performance legacy product family lists travel from 2 to 6 inches. Other travel requirements may be reviewed as part of a custom cable design.
Are these cables lubricated?
Yes. The product literature describes the clutch cable assemblies as sealed and lubricated for life.
Can this replace an existing truck clutch cable?
It may be possible to configure a Cablecraft cable as a replacement candidate, but compatibility must be confirmed. Provide the current part number, dimensions, travel, mounting details, load, and application information.
What information should I provide for a quote?
Provide the application, existing part number, conduit length, overall length, travel, load, end rod threads, conduit mounts, end fittings, routing, bend radius, environmental exposure, and quantity.
