In addition to aircraft cable fittings, steel cable end fittings, wire rope threaded end fittings and cable lanyards are available. Also, custom, non-standard end fittings can also be produced for your specific mechanical cable assembly application or, allow us to recommend a standardized fitting to reduce cost. Contact us for more information on our aircraft cable end fittings, swaged cable fittings and custom cable assemblies that meet your needs.
Cable End Fitting Applications
- Lanyards
- Push/Pull Controls
- Release Cables
- Connecting Cables
- Restraint Cables
- Brake Cables
- Lifting Cables
- Release Pin
- Support Cables
- Tension Cables
- Throttle Cables
- Exercise Equipment
- Garage Door Mechanical
- Window Components
Tyler Madison offers over 30 standard end termination configurations and cable eyes for common applications. We can also customize fabricate stamped eyes to meet your unique needs. Wire rope stake eyes can be bent to any specified angle.
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| Specifications |
| Materials | For Bare Cable Diameter | Hole Sizes |
| Zinc Plated Steel, Stainless Steel | 3/64" - 1/8" | .160 - .500 |
Pull test strength of balls for size cable 3/32" and smaller is 80% of breaking strength of cable. Balls for cable size 1/8" and larger, pull test strength is 60%.
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| Specifications |
| Materials | For Bare Cable Diameter | Ball Diameter After Swaging |
| Zinc Plated Steel, Stainless Steel | 3/64" to 3/16" | .190" to .442" |
Used in lanyards, push-pull cables like throttle and brake cables, exercise cables and many other uses. Used for connecting, restraining, adjusting, etc. Ball shanks protect the cable from other attached metal parts such as strap eyes and strap forks. These wire rope end fittings are also used with threaded plugs as used in exercise equipment. Allows rotation of cable.
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| Specifications |
| Materials | For Bare Cable Diameter | Ball Diameter After Swaging | Shoulder Diameter After Swaging |
| Zinc Plated Steel, Stainless Steel | 3/64" to 3/16" | .190" to .442" | .112" to .255" |
Stops can be swaged on in the middle of an assembly. Used in garage door cables, security cables, lanyards, many industrial uses, drive cables, control cables. Many purposes which permit rotation.
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| Specifications |
| Materials | For Bare Cable Diameter | |
| Copper, Aluminum, Stainless Steel | 1/16" - 1/4" |
Used to produce a cable with a loop end or a loop end with a thimble inside. Can be used in many applications as loop can be sized to suit specific need. Used in lanyards, security cables, slings and many others for purposes such as lifting, restraining, supporting, and connecting.
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| Specifications |
| Materials | For Bare Cable Diameter | |
| Copper, Aluminum, Stainless Steel | 3/64" - 1/4" | * Available in thin or standard wall sizes |
Used in cables with loops when wear is a concern. Steel thimbles provide wear resistance, and greater strength, and keep the shape of the loop open.
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| Specifications |
| Materials | For Bare Cable Diameter | |
| Galvanized Steel, Cold Rolled Steel (AN100 type), Stainless Steel | 1/16" - 1/4" | * Available in standard size or heavy duty size |
Studs are available with right or left-handed threads. Contact us to learn more about our wire rope threaded end fittings.
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| Specifications |
| Materials | For Bare Cable Diameter | Thread Length | Overall Length | |
| Steel Zinc Plated, Stainless Steel | 3/64" - 3/16" | 1" - 2 1/4" | 1 5/8" - 3 1/4" | * Various thread sizes available |
Used with a ball or ball shank end fitting, these fittings allow for cable rotation. Purposes include security, attaching, hanging, lifting and many others.
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| Specifications |
| Materials | For Bare Cable Diameter | Hole Sizes |
| SS in NAS and Commercial | 1/16" to 3/16" | .188 - .313 |
Marine Eye Fittings
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| Specifications |
| Material | Cable Diameter | Hole Size | Overall Length |
| Stainless Steel | 1/16" to 3/16" | .264 - .389 | 1.50 - 2.75 |
Fork End Fittings
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| Specifications |
| Material | Cable Diameter | Hole Size | Overall Length |
| Stainless Steel | 1/16" to 3/16" | .190 - .313 | 1.572 - 3.071 |
Used in push pull and control cables such as in power equipment as release cables, throttle cables, brake cables, chokes, etc. Purposes include actuating, adjusting, regulating, rotating, releasing, accelerating, etc.
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| Specifications |
| Materials | Black Knob Size | Black T-Handle |
| Phenolic Resin/Composite. | 1-1/4" | 1/4-20 x 7/16 |