Cable Kit Essentials

Stainless Steel Beveled Washers (For Flat Sided Frames Only)

For use with Invisiware ® Receivers, Radius Ferrules, Push-Lock tensioners and Pull-Lock fittings on stairways or slopes where you need to drill your end post holes at an angle.

Cable Cutter

For burr-free cutting of cable.
No. C-7HIT (for cutting 1/8" cable)
No. C-9 (for cutting 1/4" cable)
No. C-12 (for cutting 3/8" cable)

Stainless Steel Post Protector Tube

The corner tube is inserted into a wood post where the cable enters/exits the post at an angle to keep the cable from biting into the wood.
CS Tube - 6 - for 1/8" and 3/16" cable

Cable Gripping Pliers

Locking pliers with machined jaws to grip the cable as you are tensioning the cable. Keeps the cable from turning and twisting and prevents damage to the cable when cable is being tensioned.

Cable Release Key

PL-KEY
Releases 1/8" cable from Push-Lock® and Pull-Lock® type fittings before cables are tensioned.

Hanger Bolt Driver

Use to install Adjust-A-Body® with Hanger Bolt tensioners.
Makes driving hanger bolts fast and easy.
DRIVER HB-6N - for 1/8" and 3/16" cable

Cable Tension Gauges

Check the tension on your cables with these easy-to-use gauges.
Model PT-CR
For cable diameter of 1/8", 3/16" and 1/4"
Model PT-3
For cable diameter of 1/4" through 3/8"

Pre-Tensioner

ASD Pretensioner Image Machined jaws locking pliers grip cable as it is being tensioned; prevents twisting and turning damage to cable.
Model PT-250

Locking Pliers

Each cable diameter requires different size locking pliers, order separately.
VGJ-PT4C for 1/8" cable
VGJ-PT6C for 3/16" cable
VGJ-PT8C for 1/4" cable

Radius Ferrule - Stud - Clip-on Stop Gauge / RF - Gauge

Use this gauge to confirm that the radius ferrules, studs and clip-on stops have been properly swaged.

Cable Brace Floor Plate

FLP-CBS
For mounting cable braces to top or bottom rail or deck.
2-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 1/4", #4 Finish Stainless Steel.

Cut-Off-Tool-Kit

Used to cut cable flush with the end of Pull-Lock® fittings, and to cut excess threads off stud-type tensioners. Includes mandrel and two cut-off wheels.

Grommet Installation Kit

Needed to properly install grommets.
Place grommet on tool, align grommet over hole, and tap lightly with a hammer.

Stainless Steel Cleaner and Protectant

E-Z Clean
Dissolves minor corrosion , then leaves a protective coating that lasts for months. Includes an 8-oz. spray-on rust and stain remover and a 4-oz. bottle of protectant.

+ - Cable Braces Click to collapse

42" Anodized Aluminum Cable Braces for Flat and Stair Runs

cable-brace-aluminum CB-42-AN-AL-13 - For Flat Runs
3/4" x 3/4" tube, 42" long for cutting down to any size rail height. Holes pre-drilled at 3-3/16" on center, 13 holes total. For use between structural posts to keep cables code compliant on level runs. Use cable brace plugs to attach to top and bottom rail or deck.
CB-42-AN-AL - For Stair Runs
3/4" x 3/4" tube, 42" long for cutting down to any size rail height. Comes undrilled so slots can be field-drilled to match cable array.

42" Black Aluminum Cable Braces for Flat and Stair Runs

cable-brace-coated CB-42-BL-AL-13 - For Flat Runs
3/4" x 3/4" tube, 42" long for cutting down to any size rail height. Holes pre-drilled at 3-3/16" on center, 13 holes total. For use between structural posts to keep cables code compliant on level runs. Use cable brace plugs to attach to top and bottom rail or deck.
CB-42-BL-AL - For Stair Runs
3/4" x 3/4" tube, 42" long for cutting down to any size rail height. Comes undrilled so slots can be field-drilled to match cable array.

36" Stainless Steel Cable Brace for Flat and Stair Runs

cable-brace CB-34.5-SS-10 - For Flat Runs
1/4" x 1" for 36" high rails. Holes pre-drilled at 3-3/16" on center, 10 holes. For use between structural posts to keep cables code compliant. Weld to metal frames; use cable brace floor plates for attaching to wood.
CBS-34.5-SS-10 - For Stair Runs
1/4" x 1" for 36" high rails. Slots pre-drilled at 3-3/16" on center, 10 slots. For use between structural posts to keep cables code compliant. Weld to metal frames; use cable brace floor plates for attaching to wood. Must be field-chamfered to match stair angle.
Order custom-drilled cable brace

42" Stainless Steel Cable Brace for Flat and Stair Runs

cable-brace CB-40.5-SS-12 - For Flat Runs
1/4" x 1" for 42" high rails. Holes pre-drilled at 3-3/16" on center, 12 holes. For use between structural posts to keep cables code compliant. Weld to metal frames; use cable brace floor plates for attaching to wood.
CBS-40.5-SS-12 - For Stair Runs
1/4" x 1" for 42" high rails. Slots pre-drilled at 3-3/16" on center, 12 slots. For use between structural posts to keep cables code compliant. Weld to metal frames; use cable brace floor plates for attaching to wood. Must be field-chamfered to match stair angle.
Order custom-drilled cable brace

+ - Cable Supports Click to collapse

36" Stainless Steel Cable Support

cable-support CS-34.5-SS-10
1/4" x 1" for 36" high rails. Holes pre-drilled at 3-3/16" on center, 10 holes. Lags onto the outside of a wood post with composite sleeve to allow cable to exit post on an angle, protecting the sleeve from the cable.
Order custom-drilled cable support

42" Stainless Steel Cable Support

cable-support CS-40.5-SS-12
1/4" x 1" for 42" high rails. Holes pre-drilled at 3-3/16" on center, 12 holes. Lags onto the outside of a wood post with composite sleeve to allow cable to exit post on an angle, protecting the sleeve from the cable.
Order custom-drilled cable support