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Rotary Control Cables

Transmit rotary motion to operate valves, throttle controls, and HVAC damper controls.

Trigger-Lever Push/Pull Control Cables

Control these flexible, ready-to-use cables with the attached trigger-style spring-return lever. Weave them around obstructions to operate valves, throttle controls, and HVAC damper controls from a distance.

Precision Turn-Lock Push/Pull Control Cables

Use these cables for high-precision motion control. Tighten the locknut to secure your setting in applications where severe vibration is a concern. Flexible for weaving around obstructions, these ready-to-use cables operate valves, throttle controls, and HVAC damper controls from a distance.

Turn-Lock Push/Pull Control Cables

Pull and turn the knob to lock, so it's secure in applications where severe vibration is a concern. Flexible for weaving around obstructions, these ready-to-use cables operate valves, throttle controls, and HVAC damper controls from a distance.

Push/Pull Control Cables

Use the attached knob to control these flexible, ready-to-use cables. Weave them around obstructions to operate valves, throttle controls, and HVAC damper controls from a distance.

Create-Your-Own Push/Pull Control Cables

Pair these cables with a knob or lever to operate valves, throttle controls, and HVAC damper controls from a distance. They're flexible for weaving around obstructions.

Corrosion-Resistant Create-Your-Own
Push/Pull Control Cables

Well-suited for damp environments, these control cables have stainless steel fittings for excellent corrosion resistance. Pair them with a knob or lever to operate valves, throttle controls, and HVAC damper controls from a distance. They're flexible for weaving around obstructions.

Low-Friction Create-Your-Own
Push/Pull Control Cables

A splined core limits contact points on the cable’s liner, so the core slides back and forth smoothly and keeps the cable from twisting. Pair these cables with a knob or lever to operate valves, throttle controls, and HVAC damper controls from a distance. They're flexible for weaving around obstructions.

Pull Control Cables

Similar to the brake cable on a bicycle, these cables exert pulling force so you can control components such as latches, release valves, and brakes.

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Servomotor Continuous-Flex Cable

Connect servocontrollers and servomotors in automated equipment and on assembly lines. This cable withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission.

Oil-Resistant Continuous-Flex Cable

The insulation has excellent resistance to oil, so this cable can be used near motors. Often used in automated applications, it withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission

Continuous-Flex Cable

Often used in automated applications such as robotics and cable carriers, this cable withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission.

Continuous-Flex and -Twist Robotics Cable

In addition to handling continuous movement, this cable withstands twisting up to 450° without degrading data or signal transmission. It's often used in welding robots and rotary tables.

Thin-Insulation Continuous-Flex Cable

For use in tight spaces, this cable has up to a 40% smaller OD than standard continuous-flex cable. It withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission.

No-Conduit-Required Continuous-Flex Cable

Use this cable without conduit in automated applications—it meets crush and impact requirements for exposed runs in cable carriers, and withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission.

High-Temperature Continuous-Flex Cable

Bend and flex this silicone-insulated cable in temperatures up to 350° F. It can keep moving in areas twice as hot as most other continuous-flex cables without degrading data or signal transmission.

High-Voltage Continuous-Flex Flat Cable

A thick outer layer of silicone rubber insulation protects this cable from high voltages while remaining ultra flexible. It stands up to continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission.

Long-Life Continuous-Flex Cable

With a life span of more than 20 million high-speed flex cycles, this cable lasts twice as long as standard continuous-flex cable. The frequent motion will not degrade data or signal transmission.

Control Cable

Send signal and data to operate, measure, or regulate automated equipment such as conveyors and CNC machines.

No-Conduit-Required Control Cable

This cable meets TC-ER crush and impact requirements for exposed runs in cable trays, so it can be used without conduit. It sends signal and data to operate, measure, or regulate automated equipment.

Ribbon Cable

Often used in electronic prototyping or in the interior of computers, this flat cable is ultra flexible with small-gauge wires so it fits in tight spaces.

Flat Control Cable

Also known as festoon cable, this flat cable fits in confined spaces such as overhead cranes and hoists. It sends signal and data to operate, measure, or regulate automated equipment.

Thin-Insulation Control Cable

Nearly two-thirds the diameter of standard control cable, this cable fits in tight spaces. It sends signal and data to operate, measure, or regulate automated equipment.

Industrial Communication-Standard Cable

Connect devices such as sensors, programmable logic controllers, and actuators to an automated network.

Miniature Cable

Often used in computers, small electronics, and electronic prototyping, this cable is very flexible with small gauge wire to handle tight curves in narrow spaces.

Continuous-Flex Data Communication Cable

Often used to send signal and data to order pickers and cranes, this cable withstands continuous motion applications without degrading data or signal transmission.

Continuous-Flex Ethernet Cable

Often used in automated applications that require continuous motion, this cable sends data between computers, servers, and switches without degrading signal transmission.

Stretchable Cable

This cable can be stretched by about 40% and return to its original length, making it useful for applications where cable is in motion. It's often sewn into garments or used with equipment that must be worn.