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Glossary of Wire Rope Terms

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Mechanical Control Cables
Mechanical control cables provide a push-pull or other action to mechanically actuate components. Mechanical control cables consist of mechanical cable with attached eyes, forks, studs, handles or other fittings.
Wire Rope and Mechanical Cable
Wire rope and mechanical cable is wound from high-strength metal strands for structural, mechanical actuation and motion control applications.
Wire Rope Fittings and Cable Fittings
Wire rope fittings includes clips, sleeves, stud ends, eyes, forks and other hardware used to construct mechanical cable assemblies.
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