Ultra-tec Cable RailingWire Rope Assemblies

Equipment & accessories for Ultra-tec® cable railing system


stainless steel cleaner and protectant 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.

hanger bolt driver image 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

cable cutter 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)

stainless steel post protector tube image 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

cut off tool disk for cable ends image 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 gripping pliers 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.

carbon or stainless steel cable brace image 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 stainless steel floor plate image 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"

support stainless steel bar 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 #4 finish stainless steel.
Cable Support Order Form .pdf

drill guide 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

rf-gauge for checking swaged diameter 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 tension gaugesCable 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"

beveled washers 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
stainless steel spacers dimensions

corner section tubes Corner Section Tubes
4.00" radius corner tube
Available in carbon or stainless steel
corner section tube
When ordering specify carbon or stainless steel and cable diameter being used

cable pre-tensioner and locking cable 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 separately.
VGJ-PT4C for 1/8" cable   VGJ-PT6C for 3/16" cable   VGJ-PT8C for 1/4" cable

cable railing grommets installation tool set Grommet Installation Tool Set
Needed to properly install grommets.
Place grommet on tool, align grommet over hole, and tap lightly with a hammer.

stainless steel spacers Stainless Steel Spacers
Used between two structural steel posts or flat bar for "double end post" type construction.
stainless steel spacers dimensions

cable railing release key image Cable release key
Releases 1/8" cable from Push-Lock® and Pull-Lock® type fittings before cables are tensioned.

When Ordering, Order PL-KEY

cross clampCross-Clamp TR4-CCA
For 1/8" diameter cable/rod, great for trellises-and to build substitute intermediate posts to keep cable from displacing.

Swagers / Installation Equipment

Swager Model 650Electric Hydraulic 120V PumpShipping Container
For swaging 1/8" through 3/8" Dia. cable fittings. Use with Air Over or Electric Hydraulic Pump.
Hydraulic Swager 650
Pump and compressor in one. Increases swaging speed versus Air Over Hydraulic Pump.
Hydraulic Pump for Swager 650
With compartments for cable cutting and installation tools.
Container for Hydraulic Pump and Swager 650
Swager Model 610Air Over Hydraulic PumpShipping Container
Hand held. For swaging 1/8" and 3/16" dia. cable fittings. Use with Air Over or Electric Hydraulic Pump.
Hydraulic Swager 650
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.
Hydraulic Pump for Swager 650
With compartments for cable cutting and installation tools.
Container for Hydraulic Pump and Swager 650

Swager 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).