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Fitting Type: Non-Tensioning

Non-tensioning fittings are coupled with tensioning fittings to support the cable as it is tightened to the appropriate level to pass building code requirements.

The Clip-On Fixed Jaw is externally a duplicate of the Fixed Jaw and is only available for 1/8” and 3/16” diameter 1×19 stainless steel cable.


The Clip-On Fixed Jaw was created for applications that called for factory swaged fittings on both ends of the cables, without requiring over-sized holes through the intermediate posts (so an entire Fixed Jaw could pass through). This fitting accomplishes that with a maximum diameter of a .250” diameter ferrule that is pre-swaged to the cable. Once the cable with only a ferrule swaged to it is run through the intermediate posts to the end post to which it will attach, the jaw is slipped onto the cable over the ferrule and the clip installed at the ferrule. The jaw then slides back against the clip, which prevents the fitting from coming off the cable.

This fitting attaches to the metal end post by installing a Threaded Tab into a pre-drilled and tapped hole in the end post and attaching the Clip-On Fixed Jaw to the threaded tab with a button head screw.


Use of this fitting requires an appropriately sized ferrule that is swaged onto the cable, which must also be purchased separately.

Specifications

Cable Diameter Part No. Use with Ferrule No.  Use with Screw No.  Use with Tab No.  “F” Dia.  “G” “K” “L”
1/8” F-JC2-4 F-4 SC-6 TT-6B .260” .260” .56” 1.75”
3/16” F-JC2-6 F-6 SC-6 TT-6B .260” .260” .56” 1.75”
Reference Fixed Jaw schematic to the right for call-outs.

The Fixed Jaw is an exposed, swaged, non-tensioning, face-of-the-post-mounted fitting that is suitable for use on level or pitched runs and is available for 1/8”, 3/16”, 1/4”, 5/16”, and 3/8” diameter 1×19 stainless steel cable.


The Fixed Jaw can be used with any tensioning fitting on the opposite end of the run. This fitting attaches to the metal end post by installing a Threaded Tab into a pre-drilled and tapped hole in the end post and attaching the Fixed Jaw to the threaded tab with a button head screw. The cable is retained within the Fixed Jaw fitting by a ferrule swaged onto the end of the cable. Screw and threaded tab are sold separately.


While this fitting can be used on pitched or level runs, it is most appropriate for pitched runs because the Fixed Jaw pivots at the tab. Use of this fitting requires an appropriately sized ferrule that is swaged onto the cable, which must also be purchased separately.


This fitting was designed to be compatible in appearance to the Adjust-A-Jaw® tensioning fitting.

Specifications

Cable Diameter Part No. Use with Ferrule No.  Use with Screw No.  Use with Tab No.  “E” Thread “F” Dia.  “G” “K” “L”
1/8” F-J62 F-4 SC-6 TT-6B 1/4-28 .260″ .260″ .56″ 1.75″
3/16” F-J62 F-6 SC-6 TT-6B 1/4-28 .260″ .260″ .56″ 1.75″
1/4” F-J82 F-8 SC-8 TT-8B 3/8-24 .390″ .313″ .75″ 2.12″
5/16” F-J122 F-10 SC-8 TT-8B 3/8-24 .390″ .348″ .87″ 2.25″
3/8” F-J122 F-12 SC-8 TT-8B 3/8-24 .390″ .348″ .87″ 2.25″

The Invisiware® Stud is a concealed, swaged, non-tensioning, inside-the-post-mounting fitting that is suitable for use on level or pitched runs and is available for 1/8”, 3/16”, 1/4”, 5/16”, and 3/8” diameter 1×19 stainless steel cable.


The Invisiware® Stud can be used as a non-tensioning end in level or pitched applications. It is swaged onto one end of the cable and threaded into a drilled and tapped hole in the face of the post (1/4” wall thickness minimum). This fitting would typically be paired with an Invisiware® Receiver and Stud tensioning fitting on the opposite end. This method of using an Invisiware® Stud as a  non-tensioning end is restricted to interior applications.

Specifications

Type 316 Stainless Steel – Moly Coated

Cable Diameter Part No. Thread “L” “D” Dia. After Swaged
1/8” S-4 5/16-24 1.180″ .250″
3/16” S-6 5/16-24 1.140″ .250″
1/4” S-8 7/16-20 1.380″ .375″
5/16” S-10 9/16-18 1.330″ .500″
3/8” S-12 9/16-18 1.310″ .500″

The Pull-Lock® is a concealed, swageless, non-tensioning, through-the-post-mounted fitting that is suitable for use on level or pitched runs, and is available for 1/8” and 3/16” diameter 1×19 stainless steel cable.


The Pull-Lock® must be used with a tensioning fitting on the opposite end of the run. This fitting is installed into a pre-drilled hole in the end post. Using the Pull-Lock® fitting on level or pitched runs requires that a minimum of 1-1/2” of clearance exists on the back side of the end post (to install the fitting and pull the cable through). It is also recommended that a stainless steel flat washer be installed between the shoulder of the fitting and the mating surface of the wood post (washer sold separately). The cable attaches to the fitting via our Push-Lock® locking wedge system which requires no special tools.


You can use this fitting on a pitched application, using the same horizontally drilled method for 4×4 wood posts, by installing a post protector tube into the face of the post where the cable exits at an angle (the post protector tube protects the face of the post from abrasion and furrowing as the cable is tensioned). The post protector tube is sold separately.


This fitting is very much like the Push-Lock®, except the cable passes through the Pull-Lock®, meaning you can just cut the excess cable where it exits the fitting – no need to measure the cable before cutting. For that reason, it is the more popular of the two.

PUL-x-12

Specifications

Cable Diameter Part No.
1/8” PUL-4-12
 3/16” PUL-6-12

The Pull-Lock® is a concealed, swageless, non-tensioning, through-the-post-mounted fitting that is suitable for use on level or pitched runs, and is available for 1/8”, 3/16”, and 1/4” diameter 1×19 stainless steel cable.


The Pull-Lock® must be used with a tensioning fitting on the opposite end of the run. This fitting is installed into a pre-drilled hole in the end post. Using the Pull-Lock® fitting on level or pitched runs requires enough clearance on the back side of the end post to install the fitting through the back side of the post. That amount of clearance depends on the length of Pull-Lock® chosen. This fitting is furnished with a Delrin® washer that is installed between the shoulder of the fitting and the end post to protect the surface of the finish of the end post as tension is applied. The cable attaches to the fitting via our Push-Lock® locking wedge system which requires no special tools.


This fitting is very much like the Push-Lock®, except the cable passes through the Pull-Lock®, meaning you can just cut the excess cable where it exits the fitting – no need to measure the cable before cutting. This feature eliminates the need for taking accurate cable length measurements (as is required when using a Push-Lock® fitting). For that reason, it is the more popular of the two.


The Pull-Lock® can be used on a pitched run in a hole drilled horizontally through the end post. The cable will exit the fitting at an angle. To properly use this fitting on a pitch, it is recommended that you choose a Pull-Lock® that is the same length as the cross section of your end post.

Specifications

1/8″ Cable  Part No. 3/16″ Part No. 1/4″ Part No.  Frame “F” Frame “R” Frame “P” “L” Length
PUL-4-12 PUL-6-12 N/A 1-1/2″ 1-1/2″ 1-1/4″ 1.562″
PUL-4-12 PUL-6-12 N/A 4″ x 4″ N/A N/A 1.562″
PUL-4-1.810 PUL-6-1.810 PUL-8-22 N/A N/A 1-1/2″ 1.810″
PUL-4-2.030 PUL-6-2.030 PUL-8-32 2″ 2″ N/A 2.030″
PUL-4-2.300 PUL-6-2.300 N/A N/A N/A 2″ 2.300″
PUL-4-2.375 PUL-6-2.375 N/A 2-3/8″ 2-3/8″ N/A 2.375″
PUL-4-3.030 PUL-6-3.030 N/A 3″ 3″ N/A 3.030″
PUL-4-2.530 PUL-6-2.530 N/A 2-1/2″ 2-1/2″ 2-1/2″ 2.530″
PUL-4-3.030 PUL-6-3.030 N/A 3-1/2″ 3-1/2″ 3″ 3.030″

The Push-Lock® is a concealed, swageless, non-tensioning, through-the-post-mounted fitting that is suitable for use on level runs only, and is available for 1/8” and 3/16” diameter 1×19 stainless steel cable.


The Push-Lock® fitting must be used with a tensioning fitting on the opposite end of the run. This fitting is installed into a pre-drilled hole in the end post. Using the Push-Lock® fitting requires enough clearance on the back side of the end post (to install the fitting through the back side of the post) and that amount of clearance depends on the length of the Push-Lock® fitting chosen. This fitting is furnished with a Delrin® washer that is installed between the shoulder of the fitting and the end post to protect the surface of the finish of the end post as tension is applied. It is recommended that you choose a length of Push-Lock® that is the same as the cross section dimension of the end post. The cable attaches to the fitting via our Push-Lock® locking wedge system which requires no special tools.


This fitting is made to look similar to the Invisiware® Receiver from the exterior of the post, so it is recommended to use a Receiver with stud on the opposite end whenever practical to maintain a consistent look.

Specifications

Metal Framing Options for Push-Lock Fittings

Frame “F”  Frame “R”  Frame “P”  1/8″ Cable Part No. 3/16″ Cable Part No. “L” Length
1-1/2″ 1-1/2″ 1-1/4″ PL-4-12 PL-6-12 1.562″
2″ 2″ 1-1/2″* PL-4-2.030 PL-6-2.030 2.030″
3″ 3″ N/A PL-4-3.030 PL-6-3.030 3.030″

*Will protrude from cable side of post +/- .125″

The Push-Lock® Anchor Bolt fitting is an exposed, swageless, non-tensioning, face-of-the-surface-mounted fitting that is suitable for use on level runs only, and is available for 1/8” and 3/16” diameter 1×19 stainless steel cable.


The Push-Lock® Anchor Bolt must be used with a tensioning fitting on the opposite end of the run. A concrete anchor is driven into a pre-drilled hole in the concrete surface. The anchor bolt portion of the fitting is threaded into the concrete anchor. The cable attaches to the fitting via our Push-Lock® locking wedge system which requires no special tools. The Red Head® Concrete Anchor is available for purchase at many building supply retailers and distributors throughout the country.

Adjust-A-Body® with Concrete Anchor Bolt
Adjust-A-Body® with Concrete Anchor Bolt
Adjust-A-Body® with Concrete Anchor Bolt schematic

Specifications

Cable Diameter Part No.
1/8” PL-AB4
3/16” PL-AB6

Tthe Push-Lock® Threaded Bolt fitting is an exposed, swageless, non-tensioning, face-of-the-post-mounted fitting that is suitable for use on level runs only, and is available for 1/8” and 3/16” diameter 1×19 stainless steel cable.


The Push-Lock® Threaded Bolt must be used with a tensioning fitting on the opposite end of the run. This fitting is installed into a pre-drilled and tapped hole. This fitting is furnished with a Delrin® washer that is installed between the shoulder of the fitting and the end post to protect the surface of the finish of the end post as the fitting is installed. The cable attaches to the fitting via our Push-Lock® locking wedge system which requires no special tools.


This fitting is usually chosen one, because you want to use a swageless fitting AND you don’t have access to the back side of the end post; and two, because you want to use a swageless fitting AND you want symmetry with a face mounted tensioner on the opposite end of the run.

Specifications

Cable Diameter Part No.
1/8” PL-FM-MS-4
3/16” PL-FM-MS-6
Push-Lock Threaded Bolt
Push-Lock Threaded Bolt

New for 2016 – the Push-Lock® Threaded Clevis is an exposed, swageless, face-of-the-post-mounted fitting that is suitable for level or pitched runs, and is available for 1/8” and 3/16” diameter 1×19 stainless steel cable. It is a more compact design than our
Push-Lock® Threaded Eye.


The Push-Lock® Threaded Clevis can be used with any tensioning fitting on the opposite end of the run. This fitting is installed into a pre-drilled and tapped hole in the end post. The cable attaches to the body via our Push-Lock® locking wedge system which requires no special tools.
While this fitting can be used on pitched or level runs, it is most appropriate for pitched runs because the body of the fitting pivots at the clevis.

Specifications

Cable Diameter Part No.
1/8” PL-CL-RP-4
3/16” PL-CL-RP-6

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