REFLECTOR:Push Pull Control Cables

Airmech reflector@tvbf.org
Wed, 18 Feb 2004 09:29:41 -0800


A company called ID Industries will custom make any push pull cable and they
are usually made in a day or two. My local branch is in Chino, Ca 909 591
9597. Check on the web for your local branch.  bg

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy Millin" <amillin@sbcglobal.net>
To: <reflector@tvbf.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 7:19 AM
Subject: REFLECTOR:Push Pull Control Cables


> All,
>
> I am working on connecting up my cabin heater (the non-standard kind)
> and I'm going to need a push-pull cable.  The valve has considerably
> more resistance than the standard Velocity oil cooler exhaust flap.  For
> reliability I want something much sturdier, along the lines of the
> aileron cable push pull design.  The solid wire core/lawn mower cable is
> not going to work.
>
> I have been searching the net trying to find suppliers.  It looks like
> Cablecraft and their associated outlets/builders is the most viable
> option.  I will need 5" of travel so the cables in McMaster-Carr won't
> do it.  I have been talking with the people at HERS Inc. in Kansas City.
> Good folks and it looks like they can make the cable.  On the pricey
> side ... About $80 for the cable before putting on the ball joint and
> the T-handle.
>
> Just thought I would check to see if anyone had another source that you
> thought I should check with first.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
>
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