Equipment & accessories for Ultra-tec® cable railing system
Drill Guide
Drill straight holes through your wood posts with a steel Drill Guide.
Use the Drill Guide to drill your pilot holes. Subsequent drills will follow pilot holes.
Clamp the guide to post and drill. It is best to drill one side, then the other.
When ordering, allow space for clamps. A 6" overall length drill is included that can also be used to drill your cable through holes.
Drill Guide Order Form .pdf
Cable railing flat support bar
1/4" x 1" flat bar cable supports are used to prevent the cable from biting into the wood post where the cable enters or exits a wooden post at an angle, when the cables are tensioned. Available in mill finish carbon steel or #4 finish stainless steel.
Cable Support Order Form .pdf
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 CS Tube - 8 for 1/4" cable
Hanger bolt driver
Use to install Adjust-A-Body® with Hanger Bolt tensioners.
Makes driving hanger bolts fast and easy.
Order DRIVER HB-6N For 1/8" and 3/16" cable
Stainless steel cable railing brace
1/4" x 1" cable braces are used to support the cables between end or intermediate posts to keep the cable from flexing excessively when a load is applied. Cable braces are attached to the top rail and to the lower mounting surface, which can be a bottom rail or the deck. Available in mill finish carbon steel or #4 finish stainless steel.
Cable Brace Order Form .pdf
Cable brace floor plate
For mounting cable braces to top or bottom rail or deck.
Part Number: FLP-CB - Mill Finish Carbon Steel 2-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 1/4"
Part Number: FLP-CBS - #4 Finish Stainless Steel 2-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 1/4"
Cut-off-tool
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.
When Ordering, Order CUT-OFF KIT
Cable release key
Releases cable from Push-Lock® and Pull-Lock® type fittings before cables are tensioned.
When Ordering, Order PL-KEY Cable Release
Cable cutter
For burr-free cutting of cable.
No. C-7HIT (for cutting 1/8" cable)
No. C-9 (for cutting 1/4" cable and under)
No. C-12 (for cutting 3/8" 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 cutter and Cable gripping pliers
C-9 / Pliers Kit
Kit includes cable cutter for cutting cable up to 1/4" dia. and cable gripping pliers.
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.
Grommet Installation Tool Set
Grommet Tool Set
Needed to properly install grommets.
Place grommet on tool, align grommet over hole, and tap lightly with a hammer.
Pre - Tensioner & Locking Pliers
Pre - Tensioner - PT 250 can be used when installing longer runs of cable. It allows you to tension the cable through the last intermediate post, making it easy to connect to the last end post.
Locking Pliers are used with the Pre-Tensioner. Each cable diameter requires individual pliers which must be ordered seperately.
VGJ-PT4C for 1/8" cable VGJ-PT6C for 3/16" cable VGJ-PT8C for 1/4" cable
Cable Tension Gauges
Check the tension on your cables with these easy-to-use gauges.
Model PT-CR Tension Gauge
For cable diameter of 1/8", 3/16" and 1/4"
Model PT-3 Tension Gauge
For cable diameter of 1/4" through 3/8"
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.
Stainless Steel Spacers
Used between two structural steel posts or flat bar for "double end post" type construction.
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
Corner Section Tubes
4.00" radius corner tube
Available in carbon or stainless steel
When ordering specify carbon or stainless steel and cable diameter being used
Swager / Installation Equipment
| Swager Model 650 | Electric Hydraulic 120V Pump | Shipping Container |
|---|---|---|
For swaging 1/8" through 3/8" Dia. cable fittings. Use with Air Over or Electric Hydraulic Pump. | Increases swaging speed versus Air Over Hydraulic Pump. | With compartments for cable cutting and installation tools. |
| Swager Model 610 | Air Over Hydraulic Pump | Shipping Container |
Hand held. For swaging 1/8" and 3/16" dia. cable fittings. Use with Air Over or Electric Hydraulic Pump. | Powers Model 610 and 650 Swager. Requires an air compressor capable of at least 5.8 cfm at 90 psi and a minimum 20-gallon tank. Minimum 1/4" I.D. air house with 1/4" male pipe thread required. | With compartments for cable cutting and installation tools. |
Tool Rentals
You can rent the equipment and tools needed to cut the cables and swage the fittings in the field.
The standard rental package includes:
• Model 610 and 650 Swager
• Air Over Hydraulic Pump
• Cable Gripping Pliers
• Cable Cutter • Radius Ferrule/Clip-on Stop Gauge
• Grommet Tool Set
• Allen Wrench
• Safety Glasses
• Tools Box
• Pre-tensioner (included upon request)
You will need to provide an air compressor capable of delivering a minimum 5.8 c.m.f. at 90 p.s.i. and a minimum 20-gallon tank. Air pressure should be regulated to a minimum of 120 p.s.i., not to exceed 140 p.s.i.
Minimum 1/4" I.D. air hose with a 1/4" male pipe thread required (not included).
