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Fitting Type: Swaging

Swaged fittings must be hydraulically crimped to the cable. The fittings themselves, being technically simple, are more reliable and less expensive than swageless fittings.

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 Adjust-A-Jaw® can be used with any fitting on the opposite end of the run. This fitting attaches to the end post by installing a Threaded Tab into a pre-drilled and tapped hole in the end post and attaching the threaded jaw portion of the fitting to the threaded tab (see bottom of page) with a button head screw. The cable is retained within the body portion of the fitting by a ferrule swaged onto the end of the cable. The lock nut is installed all the way onto the threaded jaw first, followed by the body, which is secured onto the jaw, creating tension on the cable. Once sufficient tension is achieved, the lock nut is secured against the end of the body to secure the fitting from loosening.

While this fitting can be used on pitched or level runs, it is most appropriate for pitched runs because the threaded jaw portion of the fitting pivots at the tab. Use of this fitting requires an appropriately sized ferrule that is swaged onto the cable. Ferrule sold separately.

Invisiware Threaded Tab
Invisiware Threaded Tab
Invisiware Threaded Tab
Invisiware Threaded Tab

Specifications

Cable Diameter Part No.
1/8”, 3/16” TT-6B
1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8″ TT-8B

The Invisiware® Radius Ferrule is a concealed, swaged, non-tensioning, through-the-post-mounted fitting that is suitable for pitched or level runs. This fitting is available for 1/8” and 3/16” diameter 1×19 stainless steel cable.


The Invisiware® Radius Ferrule must be used with a tensioning fitting on the opposite end of the run. It is the least expensive through-the-post fitting that we offer. This fitting has a head shaped to appear like the Invisiware® Receiver from the outside of the post (like the Receiver, the Radius Ferrule is concealed within the post). For these two reasons it is recommended to use the Invisiware® Radius Ferrule on one end of your cable run and an Invisiware® Receiver with stud on the opposite end whenever practical to do so. The only reason not to consider this fitting as your non-tensioning end would be if you preferred to use a swageless solution.

This fitting installs into a hole drilled through the face of the post (to accommodate the cable at minimum) and a hole through the back side of the post to accommodate the fitting. It also requires that you have at least 2” of clearance on the back side of your end post so you have enough workspace to feed the rest of the cable through the post prior to pulling the Radius Ferrule into its final position. (The cable would likely be attached to the Radius Ferrule prior to installing it through the back side of the post). We recommend using a stainless steel flat washer between the shoulder of the fitting and the mating surface of the wood post.

You can use this fitting on a pitched application 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.

Specifications

Type 316 Stainless Steel

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

Invisiware Receiver

The Invisiware® Receiver with Invisiware® Stud combination is a concealed, swaged, tensioning, through-the-post-mounted fitting.

  • Can be used for level or pitched run
  • Compatible for wood post application
  •  Use with 1/8” or 3/16” diameter 1×19 stainless steel cable

The Invisiware® Receiver with stud can be used with any fitting on the opposite end of the run. The receiver is placed and concealed within a pre-drilled hole in the wood end post (a minimum of 3” of clearance between the back side of the post  and a structure is required to allow installation of the Receiver). We recommend placing a stainless steel flat washer between the fitting shoulder and the mating surface of the wood post.

The stud is swaged onto one end of the cable and is inserted and screwed into the Receiver installed in the end post. Tension is created by rotating the Receiver (with a hex wrench inserted into its broached end) and drawing the stud into the Receiver.


This fitting can also be used in pitched applications using the same horizontally drilled method for 4×4 wood posts. The same method works for larger posts by installing a post protector tube on the cable exit-to-pitch side of your wood end post. This fitting is commonly paired with a Pull-Lock® on the opposite end of the run. 

R-6-62

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Specifications

Cable Diameter Part No.
1/8” R-6-62
3/16”

Concealed Tensioning fitting

The Invisiware® Receiver with Invisiware® Stud combination is a concealed, swaged, tensioning, through-the-post-mounted fitting that is suitable for level runs. Receivers and studs are available for 1/8”, 3/16”, 1/4”, 5/16”, and 3/8” diameter 1×19 stainless steel cable; 1/8” and 3/16” sizes are also suitable for pitched applications.


The Invisiware® Receiver with Invisiware® Stud can be used with any other fitting on the opposite end of the run. This fitting is placed and concealed within a pre-drilled hole in the metal end post. The Receiver 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 stud is swaged onto one end of the cable and is inserted and threaded into the Receiver installed in the end post. Tension is created by rotating the Receiver (with a hex wrench inserted into its broached end) and drawing the Stud into the Receiver.


This fitting in 1/8” and 3/16” cable sizes can also be used in pitched applications using the same method (including a horizontally drilled hole) described previously. This fitting is commonly paired with a Pull-Lock® on the opposite end of the run. The Receiver/Pull-Lock® terminal combination is available in our 1/8” and 3/16” kit offerings.

Specifications

Invisiware® Receiver Dimensions

Cable Diameter 1/8″ Cable 3/16″ Cable 1/4″ Cable 5/16″ Cable 3/8″ Cable
Part Number  R-6-XX R-6-XX R-8-XX R-12-XX R-12-XX
“D” Diameter .437” .437” .531” .687” .687”
“T” Thread 5/16-24 5/16-24 7/16-20 9/16-18 9/16-18
“H” Hex 3/16” 3/16” 7/32” 5/16” 5/16”
“S” Diameter .537” .537” .646” .865” .865”
“L” Length See “Framing Options” Table

Framing Options for Invisiware® Receiver

Cable Diameter 1/8″ Cable 3/16″ Cable 1/4″ Cable 5/16″ Cable 3/8″ Cable  
Frame Options Part No.  Part No.  Part No.  Part No.  Part No.  “L” Length
1-1/2″ Tube* or 1-1/4″ Pipe R-6-12 R-6-12 N/A N/A N/A 1.56″
1-1/2″ Pipe R-6-22 R-6-22 R-8-22 N/A N/A 1.81″
2″x 2″ Tube R-6-32 R-6-32 R-8-32 R-12-32 R-12-32 2.03″
2″ Pipe R-6-42 R-6-42 R-8-42 R-12-42 R-12-42 2.30″
2-3/8″ Tube* R-6-72 R-6-72 N/A N/A N/A 2.405″
2-1/2″ Tube* R-6-82 R-6-82 N/A N/A N/A 2.53″
3″ Tube R-6-52 R-6-52 R-8-52 R-12-52 R-12-52 3.03″
3-1/2″ Tube* R-6-62 R-6-62 N/A N/A N/A 3.5625″

*Round or Square Tube

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 Push-Lock® Tensioner with Threaded Clevis is an exposed, swageless, tensioning, 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 swaged Adjust-A-Body® fittings.


The Push-Lock® Tensioner with Threaded Clevis can be used with any fitting on the opposite end of the run. This fitting consists of two separate pieces: the articulating threaded bolt and Push-Lock® tensioning body. The threaded bolt 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. The machine thread of the articulating bolt threads into the body, connecting the two pieces. Tension is created by securing the post-side segment of the body onto the machine threads while preventing the cable-side segment of the body from turning.

Specifications

Cable Diameter Part No.
1/8” PL-SFC-MP-4
3/16” PL-SFC-MP-6

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