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Product Presentation:
CableRail^™ Custom Cable Assemblies: some unique deck and railing designs as well as other architectural applications may require special fittings and cables other than those found with the CableRail™ Standard Cable Assemblies. For these unique conditions, we carry a wide assortment of high quality, type 316 stainless steel cables, terminals, turnbuckles and end fittings from which custom assemblies can be fabricated. You may either order individual components and hand crimp your own assemblies or let us fabricate assemblies for you, complete and ready to install. Plus, if your condition requires hardware not shown in our catalogs, our technical staff can assist in recommending, locating and even custom designing and manufacturing parts to suit your exact needs. Be sure to click-on to the Sweets CAD Library for specific dimension and installation details on all of our standard architectural cable fittings or visit our website www.cablerail.com. We also offer a wide range of Sta-Lok^® brand stainless steel rod assemblies for both decorative and structural uses (see separate Sta-Lok^® Stainless Steel Rod profile for more information).

• Assemblies are attractive, affordable and very low maintenance.
• Wide variety of cables & fittings to meet any design application.
• Slender, unobtrusive cable and hardware profiles will not impair views.
• Made from strong & weather-tough type 316 stainless steel.
• Assemblies may be fabricated either at your job site or in our factory.
• Custom design and technical support available.
• Fittings available for wood or metal frames and structures.
• Versatile uses: railings, trellises, fences, residential, commercial.
• Detail drawings and 3-part specs available.
• Easy to order with materials in stock and ready for fast UPS delivery.
• Toll free information & ordering phone, 1(800) 888-2418.

Uses and Applications:
CableRail^™ Custom Cable Assemblies can be used to design and build assemblies for a variety of uses (railings, fences, trellises) and settings (interior, exterior, residential, commercial or industrial settings). The weather-tough durability of type 316 stainless steel is also perfect for installations in harsher, coastal environments. Please note that CableRail cable assemblies should never be used for lifting, hanging or other high load applications.

Components and Parts:
The Cables--select from an assortment of sizes, constructions & types.

The usual choices for railings and architectural applications are uncoated 1/8", 3/16" and 1/4" diameter, 1x19 and 7x7 construction, type 316 stainless steel cables. The reasons: versatility, strength, durability and weather-toughness.

• 1x19 construction cables: 19 individual wires that are twisted together into a single, semi-flexible strand. Excellent for railings or conditions with straight runs or slight bends. High resistance to wear and abrasion.
• 7x7 construction cables: 49 individual wires that are woven into a single, flexible strand. Best for railings and decorative uses where bending is part of the design. Good wear and abrasion characteristics.

The Fittings--two categories of cable fittings: Fixed Ends and Tension Adjustment Fittings.
For specific dimension and attachment details on all of the cable fittings shown, be sure to click-on to the Sweets CAD Library or visit our website at www.cablerail.com. We can also mail you a free brochure; just call toll free, 1-800-888-2418.

Fixed Ends are non-adjustable (fixed) end termination fittings that have no tensioning capabilities. Therefore, each Fixed End must be paired with at least one Tension Adjustment Fitting in order for a cable assembly to be adjusted and tightened.

1. Fixed Jaw End: attaches quickly to eyebolts, eyelets or drilled tabs using a removable clevis pin. Flexible 180° pivoting makes these ideal for stairs and angled connections. Typically paired with a Jaw Turnbuckle.
2. Fixed Surface Mount: attaches to the face of an end post or wall using lag screws or bolts. The 130° pivoting allows for easy angled connections. Typically paired with a Surface Mount Turnbuckle.
3. Fixed Cap End: inserts through a drill hole in the end post and attaches with a small screw-on end cap. Use beveled washers for angled conditions such as stairs. Typically paired with a Cap End Turnbuckle.
4. Fixed Ball End: inserts through a drill hole or slot in the end post and secures with a screw-on ball. Ball pivots to allow angled connections without beveled washers. Typically paired with a Ball End Turnbuckle.
5. QuickConnect-SS™ : inserts through a drill hole in the end post and attaches to the cable by hand without special tools. One-way jaws allow cable to pass through the fitting in one direction and lock automatically when the cable is released. Use beveled washer for angled connections on stairs. Can be finished with a stainless steel or colored end cap. Typically paired with a Threaded Terminal Fitting to make up a Standard Cable Assembly.
6. Fixed Lock Toggle: used on tubular metal posts where the design only allows for penetration of one side of the end post. The fitting passes through a drill hole and toggles into locked position inside the post leaving no exposed hardware. The fitting will accommodate angled conditions without beveled washers. Typically paired with another Fixed Lock Toggle plus an In-Line Turnbuckle.

7. Threaded Terminal: inserts through a drill hole in the end post and attaches with a washer and nuts. Use beveled washers for angled terminations such as stairs. Typically paired with another Threaded Terminal.
8. Internal Thread Adjuster: inserts through a drill hole in the end post and attaches with a Pan Head bolt and washer. Use beveled washers for angled connections. Typically paired with another Internal Thread Adjuster.
9. Jaw Turnbuckle: attaches to fixed eyebolts, eyelets or drilled tabs using a removable clevis pin. The flexible 180° pivoting makes these ideal for angled connections. Typically paired with a Fixed Jaw End or another Jaw End Turnbuckle.
10. Surface Mount Turnbuckle: attaches to the face of an end post or wall using lag screws or bolts. The 130° pivoting allows for angled connections. Typically paired with a Fixed Surface Mount or another Surface Mount Turnbuckle.
11. Cap End Turnbuckle: inserts through drill holes in the end post and attaches with a small screw-on end cap. Use beveled washers for angled connections. Typically paired with a Fixed Cap End or another Cap End Turnbuckle.
12. Ball End Turnbuckle: inserts through drill holes or slots in the end post and attaches with a small screw-on ball. Ball pivots to allow angled connections without beveled washers. Typically paired with a Fixed Ball End or another Ball End Turnbuckle.
13. In-Line Turnbuckle: used in the middle of a cable assembly for additional tensioning on long runs or where end tensioning is not feasible. Can be combined with any Tension Adjustment Fitting or Fixed End Fitting.

Sleekline Series Turnbuckles have a swage sleeve hidden inside the body allowing a shorter turnbuckle design with clean lines and no exposed threads or swaged ends. Sleekline Turnbuckles are best suited for attaching to the cable in the field using a CableCrimp^™ Crimper tool.

14. Sleekline Jaw Turnbuckle: attaches to fixed eyebolts, eyelets or drilled tabs using a removable clevis pin. The flexible 180° pivoting is ideal for angled connections. Typically paired with a Fixed Jaw End or another Sleekline Jaw End Turnbuckle.
15. Sleekline Surface Mount Turnbuckle: attaches to the face of an end post or wall using lag screws or bolts. The 130° pivoting allows for easy angled connections. Typically paired with a Fixed Surface Mount or another Sleekline Surface Mount Turnbuckle.
16. Sleekline Cap End Turnbuckle: inserts through drill holes in the end post and attaches with a small screw-on end cap. Use beveled washers for angled connections. Typically paired with a Fixed Cap End or another Sleekline Cap End Turnbuckle.
17. Sleekline Ball End Turnbuckle: inserts through drill holes or slots in the end post and attaches with a small screw-on ball. Ball pivots to allow angled connections without beveled washers. Typically paired with a Fixed Ball End or another Sleekline Ball End Turnbuckle.

Assembly and Installation:
Our wide selection of cables and fittings allows you to design assemblies to match your exact usage needs and installation conditions. Assemblies usually consist of a Tension Adjustment Fitting on one end and a Fixed End Fitting on the other end. The style of Tension Adjustment and Fixed End fittings that you select will depend on your attachment conditions and the desired appearance. The CAD drawings available in the Sweets CAD Library will provide dimensional information as well as post or frame attachment details for each type of fitting.

While custom cable assemblies can cross a wide range of uses, the most common use is railing infill. Typically these railing assemblies are laced horizontally through holes drilled in the end and intermediate posts of a railing frame and then tensioned at the end posts with a Tension Adjustment Fitting. To ensure proper tensioning, straight runs of cable (no turns, dips or rises) should include a Tension Adjustment Fitting at least every 50 feet. Runs with bends or corners should have a Tension Adjustment Fitting at least every 40 feet or after every second corner bend (whichever distance is shorter).

Since cables are under tension, special care must be taken to adequately design and construct your railing frame to ensure proper frame strength. Also, proper spacing of the cables and posts is critical to minimizing cable deflection. We recommend 3-inch maximum spacing between cables and 3-ft maximum spacing between posts or vertical members. Be sure to consult local building departments to see if there are any special requirements for using and installing cable railings. For more complete information on installation steps, frame recommendations, part lists, job photos as well as 3-part specs and detail drawings, please visit our website at www.cablerail.com or give our sales team a call at 1-800-888-2418 for cable and hardware recommendations.

• Machine Swaging: machine swage fittings are attached to the cable at our factory using a hydraulic cold forming press. The swage shank portion of the fitting is pressed on to the end of the cable and has a uniform hexagonal shape when finished. This is one of the strongest methods for attaching fittings. Assemblies using Machine Swage type fittings are fabricated to your exact lengths in our factory and then shipped ready to install.
• CableCrimp^™ Hand Swaging: CableCrimp^™ style fittings are attached to the cable by hand in the field using a special CableCrimp^™ Crimper tool. The finished crimped shank will have several visible crimp marks where the tool was compressed. Most 1/8” and 3/16” cable fittings are available in CableCrimp^™ styles.
  

1. Internal Thread Adjuster with Beveled Washer.
2. Threaded Terminal with Beveled Washer and End Cap.
3. Threaded Terminal with Beveled Washer, Hex Nut and Cap Nut.
4. Fixed Cap End with Beveled Washer.
5. Fixed Ball End.
6. QuickConnect-SS^™ with Beveled Washer and End Cap.
7. Fixed Jaw End attached to welded tab.
8. Fixed Surface Mount attached with screws or bolts.
9. Fixed Lock Toggle.
10. No termination; cable runs continuously through post.

Materials & Finishes:
CableRail^™ Custom Cable Assemblies are manufactured from high quality type 316 stainless steel. Cables are commercial grade with a dry polished finish. Fittings have a smooth machine finish or tumbled satin finish for weather-tough durability and lasting beauty.

Technical Support:
Specs and CAD detail drawings are always available through Sweets CAD Library or at our website www.cablerail.com . Plus our sales/support staff is available M-F, 5am-5pm (Pacific) to answer product, design and technical questions and supply available testing and engineering data.

Codes & Certification:
Codes: when used as railing infill per our installation specs, the CableRail^™ Custom Cable Assemblies comply with IBC & IRC 2006 code requirements for guardrail infill. Since building codes can vary significantly by state, city and county, we always recommend consulting with your local building department before starting your project.

Warranty: Feeney warrants that all CableRail^™ stainless steel cable and connectors shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use, conditions, installation and maintenance in accordance with product specifications for ten years from date of purchase. The complete text of this warranty is available at www.cablerail.com .

Environmental Data:
CableRail^™ assemblies are environmentally friendly:

• Stainless steel cables and fittings are completely recyclable (LEED points).
• Products are lightweight for easier handling and lower shipping costs (less fuel).
• Long lasting, weather-tough materials and finishes require very little maintenance: no need for stains, paints, varnishes or preservative that may use toxic chemicals.
• Cables can be used to design custom energy saving trellis and landscape shading systems (LEED Points).

Availability & Cost:
Availability: The cables and fittings used to make our CableRail^™ Custom Assemblies are typically in stock and may be ordered directly through our Oakland-CA, San Diego-CA or Eugene-OR sales offices. Most orders ship via UPS with overnight, 2^nd day and 3^rd day delivery options available at an additional cost. Large orders are boxed, palletized and shipped by truck, freight collect.

Cost: Assemblies are individually priced based on cable size, cable length and fittings used. Current retail prices for individual fittings are available on-line at www.cablerail.com or by calling our sales department at 1-800-888-2418. We do offer discounts to licensed architects, contractors and fabricators, so please be sure to ask when submitting for quotes or ordering.

Ordering:
How to order Custom Cable Assemblies:

1. Carefully Review: read all of the cables, fittings, installation instruction and frame requirements & details pages in our catalog or on our website www.cablerail.com.
2. Select Cable: select the diameter and construction of your cable.
3. Select Fittings: select the type as well as the swage style (Machine or CableCrimp™) of the fittings you'd like to use.
4. Decide Termination Posts: if you're using the cable assemblies on railings, decide which posts will be the termination posts for the assemblies. To ensure proper tensioning, straight runs of cable (no turns, dips or rises) should include a Tension Adjustment Fitting at least every 50 feet. Runs with bends or corners should have a Tension Adjustment Fitting at least every 40 feet or after every second corner (whichever is distance is shorter).
5. Calculate Assembly Lengths: identify the "measure to" point on each of your fittings (see individual fitting detail pages on our website for attachment drawings showing the "measure to" point). Measure the distance between termination posts and calculate the overall length of each cable assembly from fitting measure point to fitting measure point.
6. Determine Quantities: count the number of cables you'll need for each assembly length. If cables are being used for railing infill then each horizontal cable must be a separate assembly (no lacing back & forth) and the cables should never be spaced more than 3 inches apart.
7. Check Accessories & Tools: count up all the nuts, bolts, screws, caps, washers, crimpers and cutters you'll need. See nuts & bolts and tools pages on our website www.cablerail.com.
8. Place Your Order: call us toll free at 1-800-888-2418 for assistance and order placing. Orders are shipped via UPS ground. Special expedited processing and shipping are available for an additional charge; please call for details.

• Clean stainless frequently with soap and water. Any cleaner safe for glass is usually safe for stainless. Never use mineral acids or bleaches.
• Never leave stainless in contact with iron, steel or other metals. This can cause rust spots or corrosion.
• Always remove stains or rust spots as soon as possible with a brass, silver, stainless or chrome cleaner. Irreversible pitting will develop under rust spots that remain on stainless for an extended period of time.
• Never use coarse abrasives like sandpaper or steel wool on stainless. Use synthetic Scotch type pads instead.
• Frequently inspect the cable assemblies for proper tension, and re-tension as necessary. This is important.