Sailing cable railing system – Metal post

The sailing cable railing assembly kit combines elegance and robustness. It is similar to the marine hardware that can be found on several sailboats all over the world. Easy to install, this kit can tension cable over 60 feet.

Specifications

This kit for one run of wire rope cable includes :

1 swageless Jaw Turnbuckle - I - Metal post

1 swageless Threaded stud - Right treads

1 threaded sleeve

The hardware features a mechanical swage fitting which allows for fast attachment using simple hand tools.

A cable railing should include 7 to 11 lines of cable, depending on the height of the posts.

The Sailing Cable Railing System I – Metal Post is suitable for straight runs of wire rope cable or for "corner projects".

The Sailing Cable Railing System I – Metal Post is suitable for both indoor and outdoor cable railing projects.

Installation instruction

Installation Guide (Sailing Cable Railing System - Metal Post – I)

On the front side of your end posts, drill a 11/32’’ hole in diameter 

On the back side of your end posts, drill a 7/16'' hole in diameter 

Install the turnbuckle on a post

Install the swageless Threaded stud - Right treads / threaded sleeves on the other post

Unscrew the cone of the swageless jaw terminal (with clevis pin) and insert the cable into the cone and the wedge until it is fully seated in the terminal. Tighten securely using two wrenches.

Cut cable by measuring the distance to the swageless jaw turnbuckle. Unscrew the cone of the swageless stud terminal and insert the cable into the cone and the wedge until it is fully seated in the terminal. Tighten securely using two wrenches.

For tensioning, simply rotate the turnbuckle body.