Mechanical Assembly
Fort Wayne Metals understands that mechanical assemblies are highly customized products – which is why our engineers will work with you from your initial inquiry through full production. Our computer-generated models will help you define concepts and assist your development efforts. All of the assembly work is performed at the same facility where the engineers develop them, allowing them full access to the entire assembly process. We continue to expand our mechanical assembly capabilities. Learn how we can help you.
Custom assembly components:
End stops
- Secure attachment point
- Can be attached in the middle of a cable if the pulling is expected in two directions
- Configured to yield a breaking load that approaches the breaking load of the cable to which they are attached
- Close tolerance on swaged diameter to allow for precision placement into a pocket or bore
- Button ends offer the most compact fitting to achieve near full cable breakload
- Fittings are normally factory swaged
Clevis ends
- Attachment point using a cross pin where push and pull may be needed
- Manufactured in a fork or eye configuration
Hexagonal or square end stops
- Economical attachment point
- Larger dimensions
- Can be sold as an accompaniment to cable assemblies with factory applied fittings
Hexagonal or square end stops
- Economical attachment point
- Larger dimensions
- Can be sold as an accompaniment to cable assemblies with factory applied fittings
Radiused end stop
- Holding strength to full breaking load of cable
- Centers with a bore or pocket
- Allows for cable rotation and positioning
Spherical fittings:
Ball
- Provide 60% of cable breaking load
Ball and shank
- Full breaking load of cable
- Allows for attachment within a spherical pocket
- Cable rotation allowed when load is not significant
- Shank provides abrasion protection
Ball and double shank
- Same properties as ball and shank
- Typically used within a midsection of cable assembly as an attachment point
Flanged stop
- Intended for use at the end of the cable
- Beneficial when the cylindrical end stop does not provide enough shoulder
- Eliminates the need for the washer to prevent pull-through
Looped fitting
- Provide an attachment point where the loop is secured over a pin
Threaded fittings
- Allow for secure attachment and adjustability
- Shank and thread diameter customizable
- Can be used to precisely set tension
- Adjustable to remove cable slack
Puck fittings
- Patent pending
- Flat top and bottom, resembling a hockey puck
- Superior holding strength
- Tight dimensional tolerances
- Cylindrical sides offer better fit than ball fittings ground to similar geometry
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