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OVERVIEW OF FEATURES Ultra-tec® Cable Railing System was

Railing frame components can be specified in a variety of created to address the deficiencies
encountered in using standard ten-
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materials: steel and stainless steel pipe; stainless steel flat sioning mechanisms for cable barri-
SYSTEM

bar; structural tubing; and wood. Please note that the er railings – sharp edges on retain-
Ultra-tec® Cable Railing System is not recommended for ers; long, bulky fittings; and
use with aluminum pipe or tube. uneven, hand-crimped shanks.
Standard marine turnbuckles and
Type 316 stainless steel cable and hardware are used. stud fittings with exposed nuts and
Due to the increased amounts of nickel and the addition of threads were the norm because that
molybdenum, type 316 stainless steel has excellent resist- was all that was available – until
ance to atmospheric and corrosive conditions. now.
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Ultra-tec's® exclusive Invisiware® hardware is hidden

inside the end posts making it virtually invisible. We also
offer hardware that is visible when installed but with Railing styles shown in the Ultra-tec® Design &
smooth, rounded corners. More compact than awkward Fabrication Guide for Metal Framed
turnbuckles intended for other uses, all hardware has Railings – available online – are made
been designed specifically for pedestrian cable railings. available to design professionals and
steel fabricators. The guide is useful
All Ultra-tec® Cable Railing System hardware can be in designing a properly constructed
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swaged in the field by using one of our portable swaging cable railing. It highlights attractive
tools. Swaging in the field permits intermediate post and pre-engineered metal frame styles
that utilize standard off the shelf
braces to be bored just slightly larger than the diameter of materials. Included are drawings
the cable being used since only the cable will have to pass and specifications that will ensure
through. If purchased pre-swaged, the intermediate posts that the frame will perform successful-
and braces have to be bored to allow for the larger diam- ly when all cables are properly ten-
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eter of the swaged fitting to pass through the intermediate sioned.

post or brace.
If desired, fittings can be swaged onto one or both of the
cable ends at the factory. New Ultra-tec Push-Lock fit- Exclusive Ultra-tec® Cable Railing Hardware is
tings simplify installation – requiring only one end be pre- designed especially for cable railings.
swaged with a tensioner and the other end field cut and Invisiware® terminals can be concealed
assembled. within the railing end post. These pre-
cision machined Type 316 stainless
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By using our pre-tensioning tool, runs of up to 150 feet steel fittings are engineered to inter-
and longer can be achieved while maintaining tight cable face with standard frame compo-
tension using Ultra-tec® hardware. nents detailed in our Design &
Fabrication Guide for Metal Framed
Refer to installation instructions on page 259 to 271. Railings. Ultra-tec® railing hard-
ware can be factory swaged by us or
Note: Due to the effects of thermal expansion and contraction, max- field swaged by the customer, using
imum run for exterior railings is 100 feet. an Ultra-tec® portable swaging tool.
BRASS / SS

New Push-Lock fittings now make field

FITTINGS

installation even easier.

The Ladder Effect
The 2000 International Residential Code (IRC) stated that
guardrails shall not be constructed with horizontal members or
other ornamental pattern that results in a ladder effect. The ladder
effect has never been a part of the International Building Code
(IBC).
A Cable Rail Sample Pack is available
The ladder effect was removed from the IRC during the 2001 code at a modest cost. It contains: 3/16" cable;
cycle and it was noted in the 2001 IRC supplement. The current Invisiware® Receiver, Radius Ferrule,
2006 IRC and IBC contain no reference to the ladder effect. Adjust-A-Body® with Hanger Bolt; Clip-
However, many local code authorities are using older codes On Stop and Fixed Jaw; Fixed Tab
based on BOCA – the creator of the ladder effect wording – and Weld Fitting; Weld Receiver,
the 2000 IRC. Many local code inspectors are not aware of the Grommets, and Threaded Tab. Order
2001 change and may reject guardrailings with infills they interpret Part Number CRSAMPLE.
as creating a ladder effect.
It will take time for the 2001 IRC supplement and the newer 2003
and 2006 model codes to trickle down to the local levels. In the
meantime, be prepared to address this issue should it come up in
your area.

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INVISIWARE® RECEIVER – TENSIONING DEVICE Delrin Post
Washer
Type 316 Stainless Steel Invisiware Receiver Swaged Threaded Stud
A tensioning device is hidden

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SYSTEM
inside the end post with only the
head of the Receiver exposed on the Allen Head
outside of the post. The inside is Cable
Counterbored Hole
female-threaded to accept the male- On Pipe Only
threaded Invisiware® Swaging Stud that is attached to the cable. The Pipe Actual Cable Use with
Size Size Size L D H T S Stud # Stainless
head of the Receiver is broached for an Allen wrench. To tension the
cable, insert the Allen wrench and rotate the Receiver around the 1 /4"
1
1.660" /8" 1.56" .437" /16" /16-24 .537" CRS4
1 3 5
CRR612
male threads on the Swaging Stud. This will draw the Swaging Stud 11/4" 1.660" 3
/16" 1.56" .437" 3/16" 5/16-24 .537" CRS6 CRR612
further inside the Receiver as you continue to turn it with the Allen 11/2" 1.900" 1
/8" 1.81" .437" 3/16" 5/16-24 .537" CRS4 CRR622

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11/2" 1.900" 3
/16" 1.81" .437" 3/16" 5/16-24 .537" CRS6 CRR622

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wrench.
11/2" 1.900" 1
/4" 1.81" .531" 7/32" 7/16-20 .646" CRS8 CRR822
Pipe ends are counterbored so the full perimeter of the head of the 2" 2.375" 1
/8" 2.30" .437" 3/16" 5/16-24 .537" CRS4 CRR642
Receiver will rest on a flat surface in the pipe. The head rests on the 2" 2.375" 3
/16" 2.30" .437" 3/16" 5/16-24 .537" CRS6 CRR642
outside wall of a flat-sided post. A plastic washer is included and 2" 2.375" 1
/4" 2.30" .531" 7/32" 7/16-20 .646" CRS8 CRR842
acts as a scratch resistant barrier between the Receiver head and 1" × 2"† 1/8" 3.03" .437" 3/16" 5/16-24 .537" CRS4 CRR652
the post. 1" × 2"† 3/16" 3.03" .437" 3/16" 5/16-24 .537" CRS6 CRR652
2" × 2" 1
/8" 2.03" .437" 3/16" 5/16-24 .537" CRS4 CRR632
2" × 2" 3/16" 2.03" .437" 3/16" 5/16-24 .537" CRS6 CRR632

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2" × 2" 1
/4" 2.03" .531" 7/32" 7/16-20 .646" CRS8 CRR832
Swaged Stud 1" × 3"† 1/8" 3.03" .437" 3/16" 5/16-24 .537" CRS4 CRR652
1" × 3"† 3/16" 3.03" .437" 3/16" 5/16-24 .537" CRS6 CRR652
31/2" × 31/2"* 1/8" 3.56" .437" 3/16" 5/16-24 .537" CRS4 CRR662
31/2" × 31/2"* 3/16" 3.56" .437" 3/16" 5/16-24 .537" CRS6 CRR662
Invisiware * Nominal 4 × 4 wood post – 31/2" × 31/2" actual.
†
Receiver Use as double posts with spacer shown on page 58.

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Spacer

BALCONIES
H T
Pipe, Tube Double Post with Spacer
or Wood Post

D
Invisiware® Receivers can be used in a horizontal position on stair end posts that have
a pitch up to 35 degrees. This eliminates the need to bore hardware holes at an angle
on stair runs. S

INVISIWARE® RADIUS FERRULE

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Type 316 Stainless Steel
For use on the fixed, non-tensioning end of the cable, often in com- L
bination with the Invisiware® Receiver on the tensioning end. When D
installed, the fitting is hidden inside the end post with only the
head exposed on the outside of the end post. Externally, it looks
the same as the Invisiware® Receiver, but costs much less. S
Pipe ends are counterbored, so the full perimeter of the head of
the Radius Ferrule will rest on a flat surface in the pipe. The head rests on the outside

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FITTINGS
wall of a flat-sided post. A plastic A
Post
washer is included and acts as a Swaged Radius
scratch resistant barrier between Ferrule
Washer
the Radius Ferrule head and the Cable
Cable
post. Size D* L* S A Stainless
/8"
1
.250" .750" .537" .437" CRRF4
For pipe and square tube railing only. The
Radius Ferrule should not be used on rectan-
3
/16" .250" .750" .537" .437" CRRF6
Counterbored 1
/4" .375" 1.00" .646" .531" CRRF8
gular, double post construction.
Hole In Pipe
* After Swaging

INVISIWARE® SWAGING STUD

1 3
Type 316 Stainless Steel /2" /4"
Swaged on the end of the cable, this part is used with
the Invisiware® Receiver or the Invisiware® Welded * After
Receiver. When installed, it is completely hidden Swaging
inside the fitting, so you won’t ever see any unat- Cable
tractive swaging marks. The threaded surface is coat- Size D* Thread Stainless
ed with a baked-on molybdenum based dry film lubricant to prevent the threads from
1
/8" .250" 5
/16-24 CRS4
galling when tensioned and in extreme environments.
3
/16" .250" 5
/16-24 CRS6
1
/4" .375" 7
/16-20 CRS8

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NEW!
FIELD INSTALLED PUSH-LOCKTM H ! K !
US OC
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FITTINGS MAKE CABLE RAILINGS

P L
SYSTEM

EASY TO INSTALL
NO FIELD SWAGING!
Cables come with a tensioner on one end. Install
the tensioner on one end post, then cut the cable
to length. Slip the Push-Lock fitting into the other
end post or mount it with the tab to the outside of
the post.
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Push the cable into the Push-Lock fitting,

tension the cable and you’re done.
Note: Push-Lock Tool Kit is required – see
page 60.

EASY TO ORDER – EASY TO INSTALL

Select the tensioners you wish to use and provide the length of each of your cable runs on the worksheet shown on page 61. The cables will
be shipped with tensioners swaged on one end and bare cable on the other end. Pre-cut cable will be approximately 3" longer than required
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to allow for potential fraying. Cut each cable to a final length on site and push it into the opening in the Push-Lock fitting.

PUSH-LOCKTM FOR LEVEL RUNS

Type 316 Stainless Steel .435" .537"
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Cable For Wood Post

Size Stainless Use Washer #
1
/8" CRPL4 CR716SAE
/16"
3
CRPL6 CR716SAE 1.56"

These Push-Lock fittings with rounded ends are used on level runs. They rest in a hole in the end post. When used with an end post 1-1/2"
or more in thickness, the Push-Lock fitting is hidden inside the end post with only the head exposed on the outside of the post. Pipe ends are
counterbored, so the full perimeter of the head will rest on a flat surface in the pipe. A plastic washer is included and acts as a scratch-resist-
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ant barrier between the Push-Lock fitting and a metal post. The head rests on the outside wall of a flat-sided metal post or on a stainless steel
washer on a wooden post. For wood applications, also order part number CR716SAE Washer.

PUSH-LOCKTM FOR STAIRS OR SEVERE PITCHES

Type 316 Stainless Steel
BRASS / SS

.435"
FITTINGS

.313"

2.45"
These fittings have a 1⁄4-28 threaded eye end and are for use on stairs. They
attach to a wood end post with a CRLE6 shown on page 51. For metal
posts, use a Fixed Tab or Threaded Tab. Mount with a CRSC6 Screw.

Cable Use with For Wood Post For Stainless Post For Steel Post
Size Stainless Screw # Use Lag Eye # Use Fixed Tab # Use Threaded Tab # Use Threaded Tab #
1
/8" CRPLTE4 CRSC6 CRLE6 CRFT65B CRTT6B CRFT65A
/16"
3
CRPLTE6 CRSC6 CRLE6 CRFT65B CRTT6B CRFT65A

SCREWS Cable Size Screw Size Stainless

Type 316 Stainless Steel 1
/8" 1
/4-28 × 1/2" CRSC6
For use with threaded fittings, as noted. 3
/16" 1
/4-28 × 1/2" CRSC6
1
/4" 3
/8-24 × 3/4" CRSC8

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INVISIWARE® THREADED TAB 5
/16"
Type 316 Stainless Steel

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Here’s a real time and money-saver.

SYSTEM
The Invisiware® Threaded Tab
screws into a drilled and tapped hole 3
on the inside wall of the end post. /8"
You save the expense of welding
tees or tabs onto your end post,
for mounting Adjust-A-Jaw® or
Adjust-A-Body™ Tensioners or Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaws. Cable
Size H S T A B L Stainless
Recommended only when you are using a minimum schedule 80 /8" .265" .500" .233"/.229" .813" .313" 1.250" CRTT6B
1

pipe end post or a square or rectangular steel end post with a min-

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3
/16" .265" .500" .233"/.229" .813" .313" 1.250" CRTT6B

GLASS
imum .250" wall. 1
/4" .390" .625" .295"/.285" 1.250" .375" 1.625" CRTT8B
INVISIWARE® EXTENDED LENGTH THREADED TAB Cable
Extended length, same Size Stainless
as above except there is /8"
1
CRTT6BL
no need to thread the 3
/16" CRTT6BL
hole in your end post. 1
/4" CRTT8BL 1.05
Cut to desired length and secure to end post with acorn nut and
thread sealant or Lido-Weld Adhesive – see page 39. Acorn Nut – CRAN37524S – is included.

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H
INVISIWARE® FIXED TAB
D
Steel or Stainless Steel
Welded into an end post to
L S
make a strong tab for use

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in mounting an Adjust-A-

BALCONIES
Jaw® or Adjust-A-Body™
T
Tensioner or Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaw. The Invisiware® Fixed Tab is
cut to length as necessary, inserted in a hole drilled through the
post and welded to the outside wall. The welded surface is then Cable
ground to the post’s original contour, thus hiding the weld. Size D H S T L Steel Stainless
1
/8" .375" .265" .44" .233"/.229" 3.11" CRFT65A CRFT65B
3
/16" .375" .265" .44" .233"/.229" 3.11" CRFT65A CRFT65B
1
/4" .562" .390" .68" .295"/.285" 3.00" CRFT85A CRFT85B

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INVISIWARE® WELDED RECEIVER
T
Steel or Stainless Steel
A fixed end, non-tensioning
device, the Invisiware® Welded
Receiver provides a sturdy,
threaded receptacle in the end 2.82" D
post for an Invisiware® Swaging
Stud. The Invisiware® Welded

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FITTINGS
Receiver is cut to length as necessary, inserted in a hole drilled Cable Use with
through the post and welded to the outside wall. The welded sur- Size D T Stud # Steel Stainless
face is then ground to the post’s original contour, thus hiding the 1
/8" .437" 5
/16-24 CRS4 CRWR65A CRWR65B
weld. 3
/16" .437" 5
/16-24 CRS6 CRWR65A CRWR65B
1
/4" .531" 7
/16-20 CRS8 CRWR85A CRWR85B

ULTRA-TEC® LAG EYE

Type 304 Stainless Steel
A convenient, easy-to-install means for attaching an Adjust-A-Jaw®
or Adjust-A-Body™ Tensioner or Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaw to a wood
post.

For use with a minimum 4 × 4 nominal wood post.

Cable
Size G T L P Stainless
/8"
1
.233"/.229" .253" 1.50" .50" CRLE6
3
/16" .233"/.229" .253" 1.50" .50" CRLE6
1
/4" .295"/.285" .385" 2.00" .68" CRLE8

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ADJUST-A-BODY™ WITH THREADED EYE TENSIONER Body

Type 316 Stainless Steel T Nut
Ferrule Cable
Similar to the Adjust-A-
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SYSTEM

Jaw® Tensioner, except

it costs a lot less B
than the clevis-style S
Adjust-A-Jaw® Tensioner. See the tabulated drawing to deter- E Ln Lr
Lt
mine how to interface this fitting with your end post or use our Fixed
A
Tab or Threaded Tab fittings shown on page 51 of this catalog.
Tension with an open-end wrench.
Note: Order ferrule and screw separately.
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Cable Use with Use with

GLASS

Size E A B S T Lt Ln Lr D Screw # Ferrule # Stainless

/8"
1 1
/4-28 .233"/.229" .500" .44" 5
/16-24 2.00" .375" 2.75" .500" CRSC6 CRF4 CRAJTE6
3
/16" 1
/4-28 .233"/.229" .500" .44" 5
/16-24 2.00" .375" 2.75" .500" CRSC6 CRF6 CRAJTE6
1
/4" 3
/8-24 .295"/.285" .844" .68" 7
/16-20 2.50" .500" 3.00" .625" CRSC8 CRF8 CRAJTE8
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ADJUST-A-BODY™ WITH HANGER BOLT TENSIONER Nut Body Ferrule Cable

(Order Separately)
Type 316 Stainless Steel Hanger Bolt
SPIRAL STAIRS
BALCONIES

Lp
Similar to the Adjust-A-Jaw® Tensioner, except it screws right into
your wooden end post. No need for special mounting hardware. A
For use with a minimum 4 × 4
sleek, economical tensioning device that is easy to install, adjusts nominal wood post
with an open-end wrench. Now available with a 11/2" longer hanger
bolt for 1/8" or 3/16" cable. *Longer shaft – Lp – for use when
mounting post has a fascia covering.

Cable Use with

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Size S T Ls Lp* Lt Loq Ln Lr D Ferrule # Stainless

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1
/8" 5
/16" 5
/16-24 1.50" .25" 2.00" 3.75" .375" 2.75" .500" CRF4 CRAJB6
1
/8" 5
/16" 5
/16-24 1.50" 1.75" 2.00" 5.25" .375" 2.75" .500" CRF4 CRAJB6L
3
/16" 5
/16" 5
/16-24 1.50" 25" 2.00" 3.75" .375" 2.75" .500" CRF6 CRAJB6
3
/16" 5
/16" 5
/16-24 1.50" 1.75" 2.00" 5.25" .375" 2.75" .500" CRF6 CRAJB6L
1
/4" 7
/16" 7
/16-20 2.00" .25" 2.50" 4.75" .500" 3.00" .625" CRF8 CRAJB8
BRASS / SS
FITTINGS

ADJUST-A-BODY™ WITH THREADED BOLT TENSIONER Nut Body Ferrule

Type 316 Stainless Steel (Order Separately) Cable
Similar to the Adjust-A-
Body™ With Hanger Bolt
Tensioner, it screws into
a drilled and tapped hole
in your steel end post and adjusts with an open end wrench. A real
money-saver because there is no need for special tees with holes,
welded on tabs or any other mounting device – and it’s about half
the price of the clevis-style Adjust-A-Jaw® Tensioner. Recommended for level runs and when you are using a minimum schedule 80 pipe end
post or a square or rectangular steel end post with a minimum .250" wall.

Cable Use with

Size S T Ls Lt Loq Ln Lr D Ferrule # Stainless
1
/8" 5
/16-24 5
/16-24 .375" 2.00" 2.62" .375" 2.75" .500" CRF4 CRAJT6
3
/16" 5
/16-24 5
/16-24 .375" 2.00" 2.62" .375" 2.75" .500" CRF6 CRAJT6
1
/4" 5
/16-24 7
/16-20 .375" 2.50" 3.12" .500" 3.00" .625" CRF8 CRAJT8

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ADJUST-A-BODY™ WITH CONCRETE BOLT TENSIONER Nut Body Ferrule
(Order Separately) Cable
Type 316 Stainless Steel

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Similar to the Adjust-A-

SYSTEM
Body™ With Hanger
Bolt Tensioner, it screws
into a Red Head brand concrete anchor – available from your indus-
trial supplier. It is an easy, practical way to attach your tensioner to
a concrete wall. Adjusts with an open end wrench.

Cable Red Head Brand Anchor* Use with

Size S T Ls Lt Loq Ln Lr D Steel Stainless Ferrule # Stainless
1
/8" 3
/8-16 5
/16-24 .750" 2.38" 3.44" .375" 2.75" .500" RL-38 SSRM-38 CRF4 CRAJAB6

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3
/16" 3
/8-16 5
/16-24 .750" 2.38" 3.44" .375" 2.75" .500" RL-38 SSRM-38 CRF6 CRAJAB6
1
/4" 1
/2-13 7
/16-20 1.12" 2.50" 3.93" .500" 3.00" .625" RL-12 SSRM-12 CRF8 CRAJAB8

CABLE Cable Minimum Measuring Cable:

Size Breaking Strength Stainless The factory can cut cable and swage fittings on cables up to 60 feet

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1
/8" 1,780 lbs CR4AS2 in length.
3
/16" 4,000 lbs CR6AS2
1
/4" 6,900 lbs CR8AS2 To measure cable when ordering pre-cut and swaged cable:
• Clearly identify fittings – by part number – that are to be used
Cable Construction: 1 × 19, Type 316 stainless steel cable. with the cable.
1 × 19 construction cable is engineered to hold static loads without • For Invisiware® Receiver, Radius Ferrule or Clip-On Stop hard-
stretching and it is relatively stiff. Left hand lay cable for use with all ware, measure from back side of the post.

SPIRAL STAIRS
Ultra-tec® Fittings • For Adjust-A-Jaw®, Adjust-A-BodyTM, Threaded Stud with Welded

BALCONIES
Design Parameters and Constraints: Cable has a very high ten- Receiver or Fixed Jaw hardware, measure from the inside sur-
sile strength and is a suitable in-fill material for a guardrail. Spacing face of the post .
between posts and/or braces should not exceed 42". • For Adjust-A-Jaw®, Adjust-A-BodyTM or Fixed Jaw hardware, you
Recommended maximum vertical spacing of 3" free opening may also measure from the center of the mounting hole.
between cables when they are installed. For most applications, 3/16" • Measure rail as if all are straight from tensioning post to anchor
diameter cable is recommended. post. If rail is on a slope, measure on the slope.
Other cable constructions can be used, such as 7 × 7 or 7 × 19, but they are rarely rec- Note: Re-spooling charges apply for orders under 5,000 feet.
ommended because of their elevated levels of stretch and lower breaking strengths in

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comparison to 1 × 19 construction.

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Erik
4/4

BRASS / SS
FITTINGS

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ADJUST-A-JAW® TENSIONER – CLEVIS STYLE Swaged Ferrule

Type 316 Stainless Steel (Order Separately)
The Adjust-A-Jaw®
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Body Cable
Lock Nut
SYSTEM

Tensioner is a precision
machined, sleek,
streamlined tensioning
device that is used where a high-tech look is desired. It is suitable
for level runs or stair pitches. The clevis portion of the fitting attach- Tighten Lock Nut with
es to the end post with a button head socket screw that threads Clevis Mounting
Screw Open End Wrench
directly into a tapped hole on one side of the clevis fitting.
Unlike common turnbuckles, the Adjust-A-Jaw® Tensioner has no
sharp edges, no crevices to collect dust and dirt, no large areas of
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exposed threads or exposed swaged shanks, and nothing that will

scratch or snag. See the tabulated drawing to determine how to
interface this fitting with your end post, or use our Fixed Tab or
Threaded Tab fittings shown on page 51 of this catalog.
The Clevis has a male thread that mates with the female thread with- Closed
in the Body. The Invisiware® Swaging Ferrule is swaged onto the
cable and holds the cable inside the Body. The Body rotates on the
cable and provides a considerable amount of take-up during tension-
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ing with an open-end wrench. After tensioning, the Lock Nut locks the One Side
assembly in place. Only
Open
Note: Order ferrule and screw separately.

Cable Closed Open Use with Use with

Size D E G K L L Ln Lr Screw # Ferrule # Stainless
SPIRAL STAIRS
BALCONIES

1
/8" .260" 1
/4-28 .260" .56" 4.30" 5.99" .375" 2.75" CRSC6 CRF4 CRAJ62
3
/16" .260" 1
/4-28 .260" .56" 4.30" 5.99" .375" 2.75" CRSC6 CRF6 CRAJ62
1
/4" .390" 3
/8-24 .313" .75" 4.87" 6.43" .500" 3.00" CRSC8 CRF8 CRAJ82

Ultra-tec® FIXED JAW Swaged Ferrule

Type 316 Stainless Steel Threaded Hole
Similar in appearance, the Ultra-Tec® Fixed Jaw is about one-half the
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Fixed Jaw
price of the clevis-style Adjust-A-Jaw® Tensioner. Where you do not Cable
need a tensioner on both ends of the cable run, the economical Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaw is
frequently used on the fixed, non-tensioning end of the cable with the clevis-style
Adjust-A-Jaw® Tensioner on the tensioning end.
The Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaw makes a very attractive fitting where a high-tech look is desired on
level runs as well as on pitches. The Invisiware® Swaging Ferrule is swaged onto the cable
and holds the cable inside the clevis.
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See the tabulated drawing to determine how to interface this fitting with your end post, or use
FITTINGS

our Fixed Tab or Threaded Tab fittings shown on page 51 of this catalog.

One Side
Ultra-tec® Clip-on FIXED JAW for pre-swaged cable Only
Type 316 Stainless Steel
Same as our regular Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaw, except the cable Ferrule Clip
attaches with a special clip that is installed by hand. All fittings
are swaged on the cable at the factory, so no field swaging is required. An Adjust-A-Jaw® or
Adjust-A-Body™ style tensioner or Invisiware® Receiver is used on the opposite end. Order
using part numbers below and check with the factory to determine cable lengths to be pro-
vided with swaged fittings. Available for 1/8" and 3/16" cable only. Refer to Clip-On Stop on page
55. Note: Order ferrule and screw separately.

Cable Use with Use with Fixed Jaw Clip-On Fixed Jaw
Size D E G K L Screw # Ferrule # Stainless Stainless
1
/8" .260" 1
/4-28 .260" .56" 1.75" CRSC6 CRF4 CRFJ62 CRFJC2
/16"
3
.260" 1
/4-28 .260" .56" 1.75" CRSC6 CRF6 CRFJ62 CRFJC2
1
/4" .390" 3
/8-24 .313" .75" 2.12" CRSC8 CRF8 CRFJ82

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INVISIWARE® SWAGING FERRULE
Type 316 Stainless Steel Cable
The Invisiware® Swaging Ferrule is used to retain

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Size D* Stainless

SYSTEM
an Adjust-A-Jaw® or Adjust-A-Body™ Tensioner or 1
/8" .250" CRF4

D
an Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaw onto a piece of cable. 3
/16" .250" CRF6
When installed, the Ferrule is locked inside the fit- 1
/4" .375" CRF8
ting, so you never see unattractive swage marks *After Swaged
with an Invisiware® Swaging Ferrule.

ULTRA-TEC® CLIP-ON STOP

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Type 316 Stainless Steel Washer
For use in posts with cables cut and fittings Stop Clip
attached –preswaged – at the factory. No

/4"
field swaging is required. A special clip and

1
washer secure the Stop to the end post. 1"
Used on the non-tensioning end of the
cable. An Adjust-A-Jaw®, Adjust-A-Body™ Cable Size Post Material Washer Diam. Stainless
®
or Invisiware Receiver is used on the opposite end to tension the 1
/8" Wood .922" CRCOS4

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cable. Available for 3/16" and 1/8" diameter cable only. Includes Stop,

CABLE
1
/8" Metal .468" CRCOS4M
Washer and Clip. Refer to page 54 for Clip-On Fixed Jaw. 3
/16" Wood .922" CRCOS6
3
/16" Metal .468" CRCOS6M

ULTRA-TEC® CABLE GROMMETS Grommet Grommet

SPIRAL STAIRS
Cable Grommets are offered for popular cable diameters of 1/8", 3/16"

BALCONIES
Installation Tool
and 1/4". They help prevent rust in exterior applications or elsewhere
where moisture is a factor by providing a barrier between the cable
and the painted or powder coated surface through which the cable
is drawn when being installed.
Ultra-tec® Cable Grommets are installed – after the paint or powder
Large Lip Large Lip
coating is applied – into holes in intermediate posts, cable braces
and – in the case of the Invisiware® Radius Ferrule – into the end
post holes through which the cable exits. They are offered in black Order Cable Grommets by diameter of cable and post through which

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UV resistant HDPE. the cable will be drawn. Sold in lots of 100. Specify quantity when

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ordering.
Intermediate Post Material End Post Material Intermediate Post Material Slotted
Not slotted for Stairways Using Radius Ferrule For Stairway Pitch Up To 37 Degrees
Cable 11/4" to 2" Square or Rect. Tube 1
/4" Cable 11/4" to 2" Square or Rect. Tube 11/4" to 2" Square or Rect. Tube 1/4" Cable
Size Pipe with .120" Wall Brace Pipe with .120" Wall Pipe with .120" Wall Brace
1
/8" or 3/16" CRGC61100 CRGC62100 CRGC64100 CRGC63100 CRGC64100 CRGIC61100 CRGIC62100 CRGIC64100
1
/4" CRGC81100 CRGC82100 CRGC84100 CRGC83100 CRGC84100 CRGIC81100 CRGIC82100 CRGIC84100

BRASS / SS
FITTINGS
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1/33

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PRE-DRILLED POSTS FOR WELDED ASSEMBLY

All posts are custom made based on customer provided, detailed shop drawings. Upon request, Wagner
can provide shop drawings – standard charges will apply.
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• End Posts are drilled through or drilled and tapped on one side for use with
Invisiware® Threaded Tab.
• Intermediate Posts are provided with through holes.

Wagner can also customize your posts with counterbored holes, coped connec-
tions, special bends, or miters. Download a Post Order Form at www.wagnerca-
blerailing.com or Contact Wagner for pricing.

Intermediate Post
Material Options: Steel and Stainless Steel in sizes as indicated. When ordering,

Cable Brace
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note size of cable to be used. Wood posts – minimum 4 × 4 nominal lumber – are sup-
GLASS

End Post
plied by others.
CABLE BRACES
1
/4" × 1" Cable Braces are used to support the cables between End or Intermediate Posts. They 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 – either a bottom rail or deck. Download a Cable Brace Order Form at
www.wagnercablerailing.com
Pipe Size Tube Size Schedule Wall
11/4" 1.660" 40 .140"
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CABLE

11/4" 1.660" 80 .191"

11/2" 1.900" 40 .145"
11/2" 1.900" 80 .200"
2" 2.375" 40 .154"
2" 2.375" 80 .218"
1" × 2" .120"
1" × 3" .120"
SPIRAL STAIRS
BALCONIES

2" × 2" .120"

2" × 2" .250"

TYPICAL POST ASSEMBLY CONFIGURATIONS

These details are some of the more com- RECTANGULAR TUBE POST – WELDED ASSEMBLY
mon cable rail configurations. For com- End Post Cable Brace Intermediate Post End Post Cable Brace Intermediate Post
plete design and fabrication information,

a
a

please download Product Design and

Fabrication Guide for Metal Framed
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RAILINGS

Railings at www.wagnercompanies.com/
cablerailing. Cable must be supported
every 42" mid run by either a Cable Brace
or Intermediate Post.

h
h
a

a
RECTANGULAR TUBE POST
End Post: Double 1" × 3" or 1" × 2" tube
31/2"

separated by stainless steel spacer with

BRASS / SS
FITTINGS

Invisiware® Fitting.
Cable Brace: 1/4" × 1" bar with through
holes for cable. SQUARE TUBE POST – WELDED ASSEMBLY
Intermediate Post: 1" × 3" or 1" × 2" tube End Post Cable Brace Intermediate Post End Post Cable Brace Intermediate Post
with through hole and grommets.
SQUARE TUBE POST
a

End Post: 2" × 2" tube with 1" × 2" top rail.
Cable Brace: 1/4" × 1" bar with through
holes for cable.
Intermediate Post: Double 1" × 2" tube
with through hole and grommets.
h

h
a

Building Code Issues:

To meet most code requirements restricting
31/2"

guard openings, cables are spaced

between 3" and 33/8" on center – depending
on frame construction.
Refer to page 248 for information regarding h cable a h cable a
the ladder effect. 361/2" 9 lines 3.10" 361/2" 10 lines 3.23"
421/2" 10 lines 3.36" 421/2" 12 lines 3.19"

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PIPE OR ROUND TUBE POST PIPE OR ROUND TUBE POST – WELDED ASSEMBLY
End Post: 11/4" (1.660" OD), 11/2" (1.900" End Post Cable Brace Intermediate Post End Post Cable Brace Intermediate Post
OD), or 2" (2.375" OD), Schedule 80 pipe.

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Cable Brace: 1/4" × 1" bar, notched for pipe

SYSTEM
a
a
with through holes for cable.
Intermediate Post: Schedule 40 pipe with
through holes for cable.

h
90º FORMED ELBOWS

a
Pipe

a
Size r OD Steel Stainless

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11/4" 15/8" 1.660" 4434* 4654

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R
1 /2" 15/8" 1.900" 4464* 4684

31/2"
1
r
2" 1" 2.375" 410 459-1
*Note: These elbows have a visible seam.
For other elbows refer to pages 165 to 181.
Pipe h cable a Pipe h cable a
11/4" 361/2" 8 lines 3.30" 11/4" 361/2" 10 lines 3.17"
11/4" 421/2" 10 lines 3.24" 11/4" 421/2" 12 lines 3.14"
11/2" 361/2" 8 lines 3.24" 11/2" 361/2" 10 lines 3.15"

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11/2" 421/2" 10 lines 3.20" 11/2" 421/2" 12 lines 3.12"

CABLE
2" 361/2" 8 lines 3.14" 2" 361/2" 10 lines 3.10"
Seamed Elbow 2" 421/2" 10 lines 3.11" 2" 421/2" 11 lines 3.34"

COMPONENTS FOR THE ASSEMBLY OF TUBE CORNER SECTIONS CABLE TUBE

These stylish tube corner sections allow a change in direction without risk of damage to the
cables. At the same time, they offer the streamlined look of a continuous piece of cable – that

SPIRAL STAIRS
runs through the tube – and eliminates the cost and visual obstruction of additional mount- • Steel and Stainless Steel

BALCONIES
ing and tensioning hardware. • Drill 5⁄8" through hole in post and
chamfer one side for welding
These corner sections are provided as components: elbows, posts and cable tubes. Each • Insert Cable Tube into pre-drilled
post is custom designed per job requirements with holes pre-drilled to accept cable tubes. posts and weld into place.
Posts can also be provided pre-coped and in various styles and angles. All posts are custom Tubing Satin Finish
made based on customer provided, detailed shop drawings. Upon request, Wagner can pro- Diameter Steel Stainless
vide shop drawings – standard charges will apply. 5
⁄8" CR0113 CR0114.4
To use cable tubes, clear holes are drilled in the posts to accept these smaller diameter elbows.
The cable tubes are then inserted through the holes and welded into place. The cable may now

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RAILINGS
be inserted through the tube providing a uniquely attractive fabrication.
For complete design and fabrication information, download our Product Design and Cable Tube
Fabrication Guide for Metal Framed Railings at www.wagnercablerailing.com.

ROUND TUBE OR PIPE CORNER POSTS

BRASS / SS
FITTINGS
Double Posts
Without Cable Tubes

90º ELBOW WITH TWO 2" TANGENTS

Pipe Tube
Size OD Steel Stainless
Pipe Tube Satin Finish • Steel and Stainless 11/4" 1.660" 5640 5656
R
Size Size Height Steel Stainless Steel r 11/2" 1.900" 5670 5690
11/4" 1.660" 36" CR166ST36 CR166SS36.4 • Welded tops and
• r = 4"
11/4" 1.660" 42" CR166ST42 CR166SS42.4 bases
• For other elbows, refer
11/2" 1.900" 36" CR190ST36 CR190SS36.4 • Manufactured to
to pages 166 to 180.
11/2" 1.900" 42" CR190ST42 CR190SS42.4 eliminate distortion

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MOUNTING PLATES
CABLE BRACE FLOOR PLATE
For installation details and mounting options using these compo-
• /4" Thick
1
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nents, refer to Cable Railing Mounting Options and Mounting

• For 1/4" × 1" Cable Braces
SYSTEM

Hardware Catalog available online or directly from Wagner.

• Countersunk for 3/8" mounting bolts.
Steel: 1018 Stainless Steel: Type 304 • Weld to cable brace from the back side
of the plate
Brace Size Steel Stainless
/4" × 1"
1
CRFLPCB CRFLPCBS

FASCIA MOUNTING PLATE WITH WELD SLOTS AND FOUR HOLES

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GLASS

• Four 7/16" holes for 3/8" mounting bolts.

• Attach to tube with 3/16" weld all around inside of 3/8" × 21/2" slot.
b • Weld to post from the back side.
• Use spacer shown below between posts for double post applications.
• Double posts with 1" spacer will use plate with two slots as noted below.
• 5" high.
Double Post Weld Steel Stainless
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Pipe Size Tube Size With 1" Spacer a b Slots 1018 Type 304
CABLE

1 /4"
1
1.660" 5" 6" 1 CRFAP4 CRFAP4S
11/2" 1.900" 5" 6" 1 CRFAP4 CRFAP4S
2" 2.375" 6" 7" 1 CRFAP5 CRFAP5S
1" × 3" 4" 5" 1 CRFAP1 CRFAP1S
3" × 3" 1" × 3" 6" 7" 2 CRFAP3 CRFAP3S
a 1" × 2" 4" 5" 1 CRFAP1• CRFAP1S
SPIRAL STAIRS

2" × 3" 1" × 2" 6" 7" 2 CRFAP3 CRFAP3S

BALCONIES

2" × 2" 5" 6" 1 CRFAP2 CRFAP2S

FLOOR PLATES SPACER

WITH CENTER HOLE FOR PIPE Only available in stainless steel. Insert between rectangular
tube posts.
• 1/4" Thick
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• Countersunk for 1/4"

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mounting screws
• Weld to pipe from the
a
b back side
Spacer
Outside Steel Stainless
Pipe Size Diameter a b 1018 Type 304 Cable Diameter Wall Thickness Length Stainless
11/4" 1.660" 3" 21/2" CRFLP1M CRFLP1MS• 1
/8" 5
/8" .083" .970" CRSPCR6
BRASS / SS

11/2" 1.900" 3" 21/2" CRFLP2M CRFLP2MS 3

/16" 5
/8" .083" .970" CRSPCR6
FITTINGS

2" 2.375" 31/2" 31/2" CRFLP3M CRFLP3MS 1

/4" 7
/8" .035" .970" CRSPCR8

WASHERS
Available in Stainless Steel and Delrin® plastic.
FOR SQUARE OR RECTANGULAR TUBING Cable Outside Diam. Inside Diam. Stainless Delrin® Plastic
• Countersunk for 1/4" mounting screws. 1
/8" or 3/16" 59
/64" 15
/32" CR716SAE CRWR6B
• Use for square tube or rectangular tube. 1
/4" 11/16" 17
/32" CR050SAE CRWR8B
• Use spacer shown to the right between
posts for double post applications.
a • Butt weld to tube.
b BEVELED WASHERS
Stainless steel. For use with solid bar or
posts drilled at an angle.
Double Post Steel Stainless
Tube Size With 1" Spacer a b 1018 Type 304
1" × 3" 31/2" 3" CRFLP7M CRFLP7MS Cable Size
3" × 3" 1" × 3" 5" 31/2" CRFLP8M CRFLP8MS Angle /8" 1 3
/16" 1
/4"
1" × 2" 3" 21/2" CRFLP4M CRFLP4MS 30° - 33° CRBW326 CRBW326 CRBW328
2" × 3" 1" × 2" 5" 21/2" CRFLP6M CRFLP6MS 34° - 36° CRBW356 CRBW356 CRBW358
2" × 2" 4" 21/2" CRFLP5M CRFLP5MS 37° - 39° CRBW386 CRBW386 CRBW388

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USING ULTRA-TEC® HARDWARE
WITH WOOD POSTS
These drawings illustrate some of the ways Ultra-tec® hard-

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SYSTEM
ware is used in wood end and corner posts. A minimum of a
nominal 4 × 4 (31/2" × 31/2" actual) is recommended for any
post where cable hardware is mounted.
Cables should be spaced on end posts on centers of no
more than 3.25", and the cable should be supported in some
fashion no more than every 42" along the cable run.
Cables can be cut and fittings swaged in the field using
Ultra-tec® swaging equipment – available for rent or pur-
chase.

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With some hardware, the cable can be cut to customer pro-
vided lengths and the fittings swaged on at the factory thus
providing ready to install hardware.
Go to page 258 for more information on installing Ultra-tec
cable rail with wood posts.

Invisiware Invisiware

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Receiver with

CABLE
Radius Ferrule with Clip-On Stop
Stainless Washer Stainless Washer
Lag Eye Lag Eye
Fixed Jaw Adjust-A-Body TM Adjust-A-BodyTM with
with Hanger Bolt Threaded Eye

SPIRAL STAIRS
BALCONIES
INVISIWARE® RECEIVERS, RADIUS FERRULES AND CABLE SUPPORT
CLIP-ON STOP WITH WOODEN END POSTS 1
/4" × 1" flat bar.
The Invisiware® Receiver, Radius Ferrule and Clip-On Stop may be Available in Steel
used with wooden end posts. We recommend one of these ways to and Satin Finished Cable
accomplish this. Stainless Steel. Support

Surface Mount: Drill a hole in the post to accept the selected fitting

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such that the head sits on the outside of the post. Cable supports are
used to prevent the
Counter Bore: Drill a counter bored hole to accept the appropriate cable from biting into
fitting such that the head lies below the face of the post. the wood post – when
Stainless Steel washers – page 58 – are required. They are supplied tensioning – where the
with the Clip-On Stop but are to be purchased separately for the cable enters or exits at
Invisiware® Receiver and Radius Ferrule. an angle.
Refer to page 258 for installation information.

BRASS / SS
FITTINGS
Invisiware DRILL GUIDE
Use Drill Guide to locate and
Receiver
drill the pilot holes necessary
for your subsequent holes
and counter bores. Simply
clamp to post and drill. It is
Invisiware best to drill one side and
Radius Ferrule then the other. When
ordering, allow space for
clamps. 6" overall length
drill included that may
be used to drill your
Clip-On cable through holes.
Stop

Note: ACQ pressure treated lumber is now being used in many parts Download the Drill Guide Order Form and Cable Support Order
of the country. Use only stainless steel or galvanized hardware with Form from www.wagnercablerailing.com or contact Wagner.
ACQ treated lumber.

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INSTALLATION TOOLS GROMMET INSTALLATION TOOLS

Cable can be provided pre-swaged or you may purchase the cable, tensioners and hardware Set of four for each
as components and swage the fittings prior to install. Tools are available for purchase or
WAGNERAIL

size and shape of

rental. Rental includes all tools required for installation except for an air compressor.
SYSTEM

grommet.
Before beginning your project, download the Design and Fabrication Guide at www.wagner-
cablerailing.com and review installation instructions on pages 258 to 271 of this catalog. Installation Tool CRGIT

MODEL 650 SWAGER AIR OVER HYDRAULIC PUMP

For 1/8" - 3/8" cable Air driven. Capable of delivering a maxi- LAG EYE DRIVER
Requires a hydraulic power source capa- mum of 10,000 psi. A 20 gallon minimum For driving Lag Eyes
ble of 10,000 psi. tank size is recommend- into wood posts. Lag
RAILING

ed. A functional pres-

GLASS

Eye not included.

sure regulator set at
100 psi maximum Lag Eye Driver CRDRIVERHB6N
is required – 90
psi minimum
to get swa- JAWED PLIERS WITH
ger to apply PRE-TENSIONER
full force – When tensioning, grip cable with special
otherwise Jawed Pliers to prevent damage to the
RAILING
CABLE

swaging cable. Pre-Tensioner can be used when

pump may be installing longer runs of Invisiware® since it
damaged. may have a minimum take-up.
Minimum 1/4" ID air
hose with a 1/4" male pipe thread.
Note: Should you experience any leakage
Model 650 Swager CR650 during operation, discontinue use and
SPIRAL STAIRS

Rental Kit* CRWAGNER650 contact Wagner.

BALCONIES

Hydraulic Pump CRHP

MODEL 610 SWAGER
For 3/16" cable and smaller ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC 120V PUMP
Requires a hydraulic power source capable Increases swaging speed versus the Air
of 10,000 psi. Over Hydraulic Pump.

Jawed Pliers CRJP

Pre-tensioner w/Pliers:
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For 1/8" Cable CRPTP4

For 3/16" Cable CRPTP6
For 1/4" Cable CRPTP6

CABLE CUTTER
To be used to cut cable up to 1/4". Proper
Model 610 Swager CR610 leverage is required. Either lay cable on a
Rental Kit* CRWAGNER610 table below your waist or on the ground.
BRASS / SS
FITTINGS

* Rental kits include: Swager, Air Over Hydraulic Pump, Use both hands to operate.
Cable Gripping Pliers, Allen Wrench, Cable Cutter, Electric Hydraulic Pump CRHPE
Marking Pen, Radius Ferrule Gauge, Safety Glasses,
Grommet Tool Set, Instruction Manual and Tool Box.
RADIUS FERRULE/CLIP-ON STOP
GAUGE
Use this gauge to confirm that your fittings
CABLE TENSIONING GAUGE have been properly swaged. If the swaged
Check the tension on your cables with this fitting does not fit the appropriate slot, the Cable Cutter for 1/8" - 3/16" cable CRCC
simple to use gauge. fitting is not suitable for use. Cable Cutter for 1/4" cable CRCC12

PUSH-LOCK FITTING TOOL KIT

Kit includes the Cable Cutter and Jawed
Pliers.

/8" Cable
1
CR91
/16" - 1/4" Cable
3
CR90 Measuring Gauge CRMG Push-Lock Tool Kit CRPLTC

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CABLE RAILING WORKSHEETS We are presently working on an online configuration tool to assist in
Use these two worksheets to assist in determining the requirements determining pricing. We expect to have this in place by the middle of
for your application. Larger versions of these sheets may be down- 2007. Go to wagnercompanies.com for the latest information and

WAGNERAIL
loaded from our website. changes to this product line.

SYSTEM
Invisiware Receiver

Invisiware Swaging Stud Invis

iware
Rece
iver

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Invisiware Radius Ferrule Invis

GLASS
iware
Swa
Push-Lock Fitting ging
Stud
Clip-
Clip-On Stop On S
top
Invis
Adjust-A-Body with Concrete Bolt Tensioner iware
Radi
Adju us F
st-A- errul
e

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Body

CABLE
Adjust-A-Body with Hanger Bolt with
Thre
aded
Adjust-A-Body with Threaded Bolt Eye
and
Adju Thre
st-A- aded
Adjust-A-Jaw with Threaded Tab Body Tab
with
Hang
Fixe er Bo
Adjust-A-Jaw with Lag Eye d Ja lt

SPIRAL STAIRS
w wi
th La

BALCONIES
Push g Ey
Lock e
Fixed Jaw with Lag Eye with
Thre
aded
Inside to Inside Push Eye
-Loc and
Outside to Inside k wit Thre
h Th aded
read Tab
Outside to Outside ed E
Insid y e a
e to
Insid nd Lag E
Outs e ye
ide t

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Outs o Ins
ide t ide
o Ou
tside

BRASS / SS
FITTINGS

Photo courtesy of Don Duperault.

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BEFORE YOU GET STARTED Cable Grip Locking Pliers. To grip the cable while tensioning the
end fittings without damaging the cable. (Available from the factory.)
Rail Finish
If your rail is to be painted, powder coated or otherwise finished in Push-Lock Tool Kit. Includes Cable Grip Pliers and Cable Cutter.
GENERAL

any way, we strongly recommend that you apply the finish after all
INFO

Wrenches. If installing Invisiware® Receivers, an Allen wrench to

holes are drilled and prior to stringing the cable. tension the cable. See chart for size.
Materials Required If installing Adjust-A-Jaw™ or Ajust-A-Body™ Tensioners, set of
If screws for mounting Adjust-A-Jaw™ or Adjust-A-Body™ with open-end wrenches from 1/4" through 111/16".
Threaded Eye Tensioners and Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaws were not
ordered from the factory, you will need one of the following screws Calipers, if you are swaging and installing Invisiware® Radius
for each of these items: Ferrules, you will need a means to measure the diameter of the
TECHNICAL

swaged fitting. (“go” gauges for this purpose are normally included
In areas prone to tampering, a permanent setting thread sealant is
INFO

with Ultra-tec® Portable Swagers when rented from the factory.)

recommended for use with screws.
Grommet Installation Tool and hammer if you will be installing
grommets.
Adjust-A-Jaw
or Adjust-A- Fixed Jaw Screw Screw Drills and Drill Bits as required, if installing in a wood railing – see
Body Part No. Part No. Required Part No. Wood Railings under “Measuring and Installing Cable – Horizontal
Railings.”
CRAJ62 or
CRFJ62 1
/4-28 X 1/2" CRSC6
BUILDING

CRAJTE6
CODES

Cable Diameter Receiver Used Hex Hole Size

CRAJ82 or CRFJ82
CRAJTE8
1
/8"
3
/8-24 X 3/4" CRSC8 CRR6 3
/16"
3
/16"
CRAJ122 CRFJ122
1
/4" CRR8 7
/32"
Tools Required
The tools listed here assume you will be swaging at least one end
SPECS
GUIDE

of the cable in the field using an Invisiware® Field Swager. If no field

5
/16"
CRR12 5
/16"
swaging is required, only those tools indicated with * may be
3
/8"
required. Most tools are available for purchase or rental.
Installing Grommets
IMPORTANT NOTE: If grommets are being used on intermediate
posts, cable braces, or in the cable exit hole of end posts, then
INSTALLATION

grommets should be installed before cable is run.

GUIDES

To install grommets, see figure below. Place the larger diameter of

the grommet onto the grommet installation tool and the smaller
diameter at the hole in the post. Tap the tool lightly with a hammer.

Grommet Grommet
Installation Tool

Cable Cutters. CRC9 for cables up to 3/16"; CRC12 for cables larg-
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er than 3/16".
Air Compressor. Minimum 5.8 cfm at 90 psi – not to exceed 140 Large Lip Large Lip
psi – and a minimum 20 gallon tank. Air pressure should be regu-
lated not to exceed 140 psi.
Ultra-tec® Portable Pneumatic/Hydraulic Swager. If you are rent- Installing Cable
ing one from Wagner, be sure to specify the uncoated diameter of MEASURING AND INSTALLING CABLE
the cable you are swaging, so the correct swager will be supplied. Horizontal Railings, Measuring Cable Lengths
Rented swagers generally come with most other special tools If you have ordered your cables cut to length from the factory, you
required to field swage and install cable, including hose fittings, can skip this section on Measuring Cable Length.
cable grip locking pliers, cable cutter, and go gauge for measuring A. Measure the length of the run from the outside of one termi-
the swaged diameter of Invisiware® Radius Ferrules. A pre-tension- nating end post to the outside of the other terminating end
er can also be furnished upon request. post. Over estimate as shown, when corners are involved.
Ultra-tec® Pre-tensioning Tool (optional). Since some Invisiware® See Figures A & B on next page. Note that Post “A” is always
hardware has a minimum of take-up on longer runs (over 30 feet) the first end to which hardware is attached. When only one
you may want to use a pre-tensioning tool. In ordering, be sure to end has a tensioning device (Invisiware® Receiver or Adjust-
specify the cable diameter you will be using it with. A-Jaw™ Tensioner), that tensioning device is attached to Post
“B” and the non-tensioning device is attached to Post “A”.
Post “B” is always a tensioning end.

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3. Slide the washer over the body of the Radius Ferrule.
4. Feed the bare end of the cable through the hole in Post “A”

ERALINFO
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from the back side, until the fitting’s head with washer rests

GENERAL
against the back side of the post (or in the counterbore if
applicable).
Where Invisiware® Receivers are being used, swage the Stud
onto the end of the cable to be attached to Post “A” (see
“Swaging Instructions”).

TECHNICAL
1 3
/2" /4"

INFO
Where Adjust-A-Jaw™ or Adjust-A-Body™ Type Tensioners are
being used, slide the Body onto the cable and swage the Ferrule
onto the end of the cable to be attached to Post “A” (see “Swaging

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Where Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaws are being used, slide the Fixed Jaw
onto the cable and swage the Ferrule onto the end of the cable to be
attached to Post “A” (see “Swaging Instructions”).

B. Measure out cable on a relatively clean surface (see Figure

INSTALLATION
C above). A lawn or swept concrete surface would be fine.

GUIDES
C. Cut cable to length, using Cable Cutter.
NOTE: Make sure you have a positive holding device at the zero
end. Cutting the cables takes very little time. It is best to have one
person stand at the zero mark while another operates the cable cut-
ter at the cut mark.
Installing Cable
NOTE: If you are using Ultra-tec® “Clip-on” Fixed Jaws with
A. Unless already swaged, swage the fittings to be used on the Ferrule already swaged onto the cable or Ultra-tec® “Clip-

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Post “A” onto one end of the cut cables (See “Swaging on” Stops, you will have to feed the cable from the Post "B"
Instructions” section of these instructions). end through all intermediate posts to Post "A," before
NOTE: Where only one end of the cable has an adjusting fit- installing the Fixed Jaw onto the Post "A" end of the cable.
ting (Invisiware® Receiver or Adjust-A-Jaw™ Tensioner), we See “Ultra-tec® Clip-On Fixed Jaw Installation Instructions” or
recommend that you swage the unadjusting end, Post “A,” ”Ultra-tec® “Clip-on Stop Installation Instructions” elsewhere in
first (before the cables are strung) and the adjusting end, this guide for attaching the Fixed Jaw or “Clip-on Stop” to the
Post “B,” last (after the cables have been strung). cable.

Where Invisiware® Radius Ferrules will be used: B. String Cable through intermediate posts and braces to Post
1. Slide the Washer onto the cable. “B.” If you are using the Radius Ferrule, see Fig. M; for other
2. Swage the Radius Ferrule onto the end of the cable (see devices, see Fig. M-A (shown on next page).
“Swaging Instructions”). C. Attach fittings to end Post “A.”
Post If using Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaw, bolt the fitting to the tab, through
Swaged Radius the hole in the structural tee, or the lag eye (in wood post) on
Ferrule the end post, using the screws specified under “Materials
Washer
Cable Required.”

Counterbored
Hole In Pipe

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Screw the lock nut onto the threads of the Clevis or Eye, then
hold the cable closely behind the body and turn the body by hand
a minimum of 8 turns onto the threaded end of the Clevis. (See
GENERAL

note)* Socket Nut Driver –

INFO

CRDRIVERHB6 – may be
used to facilitate tightening.
TECHNICAL

If you are installing into wood with a hanger bolt, screw the hang-
er bolt into a pre-drilled pilot hole in the post. Screw the lock nut
INFO

onto the threads of the bolt, then hold the cable closely behind
the body and turn the body by hand a minimum of 8 turns onto
the threaded end of the bolt. (See note*).
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If using Adjust-A-Jaw™ or Adjust-A-Body™ with Threaded

Eye Tensioners:
If you are installing into a threaded hole in a metal post, screw the
bolt into the threaded hole in the post. Screw the lock nut onto the
threads of the bolt, then hold the cable closely behind the body
and turn the body by hand a minimum of 8 turns onto the thread-
SPECS
GUIDE

ed end of the bolt. (See note*).

INSTALLATION
GUIDES

If you are installing an Adjust-A-Body™ concrete anchor bolt end

into a concrete anchor bolt, screw the bolt into the threaded hole
in the anchor bolt. Screw the lock nut onto the threads of the bolt,
then hold the cable closely behind the body and turn the body by
hand onto the threaded end of the bolt at least 6 full turns. (See
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note*)
*NOTE: This will allow for maximum take-up. The fewer turns you
make at this step, the more thread that will be exposed when the
installation is complete. Each job is different, so we suggest that you
string and lightly tension one cable between end posts, to determine
how many turns you will make in turning the body onto the male
threaded end in order to minimize the amount of exposed thread at
both ends.
If using an Invisiware® Receiver, slide the washer over the body
of the Receiver, then feed the Receiver through the hole in back
of the post and into the hole on inside wall of the post (metal). If
you have a metal double post end post construction, be sure to
place spacers between the double posts, as you feed the fitting
If you are installing the tensioner using tabs, holes in a through. By hand, screw the Receiver onto the threaded Stud at
structural tee or lag eyes (in wood) attach the clevis portion least 6 full turns.
of the fitting to the tab, lag eye or through the hole in struc-
tural tee on the end post, using the screws specified under
“Materials Required.”

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shown in relation to end Post “B” (see Figure R below for
steel posts, Figure RW below for wood posts). NOTE: this cut
mark will allow for maximum take-up. However, it may leave

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more thread exposed than necessary after tensioning. This

INFO
length can be altered to achieve the most favorable results.

TECHNICAL
INFO
Receiver
CRR6 = .75
CRR8 = 1.00
CRR12 = 1.00
For wood posts, follow the same instructions, except you will
have to feed the cable – with the Stud swaged on the end –
through the post from the inside to meet the Receiver inside the
post, where you will turn the Receiver onto the Stud using an

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Allen wrench.

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If you are using Invisiware® Radius Ferrule, make sure the fitting
is through the hole in the back of the post with the head with
washer resting against the back side of the post (or in the coun-
terbore if applicable) as you proceed to the next step.

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INSTALLATION
GUIDES
CRR6
CRR8

D. Pull cable toward end Post “B.” Use Ultra-tec® Pre-tensioning

Tool, if required (see Figure S).
2. Swage Stud onto cable (see “Swaging Instructions” sec-
E. Attach fittings at end Post “B” tion in these instructions).
If installing Invisiware® Receiver at Post “B” 3. Slide the washer over the body of the Receiver, then feed

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NOTE: If installing Invisiware® Receiver on a stairway, see "Using the Receiver through the hole in the back of the post. If
Invisiware® Receivers on Stairways" before proceeding. you have a double post end post construction, be sure to

Fig. S

1. Cut Cable at Post “B” End. (Assumes cable is already

attached to Post “A.”) Mark and cut the cable at the location Double End Post Construction

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place spacers between the double posts, as you feed the

fitting through. By hand, screw the Receiver onto the
swaged Stud at least 6 full turns. Do not tension cables
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until all cables have been installed between end posts “A”
INFO

and “B.”
For wood posts using 3.50" long Receiver, follow the
same instructions CRAJ62
CRAJ82
4. Repeat above steps for each cable to be installed
CRAJ122
between end posts “A” and “B.”
CRAJTE6
TECHNICAL

5. After all the cables have been installed, tension the cable CRAJTE8
to approx. 400 lbs. by holding the cable (using cable grip
INFO

locking pliers) closely behind the Stud. Turn the Receiver

clockwise with an Allen Wrench. See “Tensioning
Cables” for sequence to use in tensioning cables.
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CRAJB6
CRAJB8
SPECS
GUIDE
INSTALLATION

If installing Adjust-A-Jaw™ or Adjust-A-Body™ type tension-

GUIDES

er at Post “B”
1. Cut Cable at Post “B” End. (Assumes cable is already
attached to Post “A.”)If you are attaching the tensioner to a
tab, lag eye or hole in a structural tee, mark and cut the
cable at the location shown in relation to the center of the
mounting hole at Post ”B” (see Figure T). NOTE: this cut CRAJTB6
CRAJTB8
mark will allow for maximum take-up. However, it may leave
more thread exposed than necessary after tensioning. This
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length can be altered to achieve the most favorable results.

If the tensioner is mounted with the bolt screwed into a
wood post, a threaded hole in a metal railing, or a con-
crete anchor, mark and cut the cable at the location shown
in relation to end Post “B” (see Figures below). NOTE: this
cut mark will allow for maximum take-up. However, it may
leave more thread exposed than necessary after tension-
ing. This length can be altered to achieve the most favor-
able results.

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2. Slide the Body onto the cable and swage the Ferrule onto If you are installing an Adjust-A-Body™ concrete anchor
the end of the cable (see “Swaging Instructions”). bolt end into a concrete anchor bolt, screw the bolt into the
threaded hole in the anchor bolt. Screw the lock nut onto

GENERAL
the threads of the bolt, then hold the cable closely behind

INFO
the body and turn the body by hand onto the threaded end
of the bolt at least 6 full turns.

3. Attach Tensioner to Post.

If you are installing the tensioner using tabs, holes in a

TECHNICAL
structural tee or lag eyes (in wood) attach the Clevis or
Eye portion of the fitting to the tab, lag eye or through the

INFO
hole in structural tee on the end post, using the screws
specified under “Materials Required.”

Fig. TC-2 FOR CONCRETE

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4. Repeat the above steps for each cable to be installed. Do
not tension the cables, until all cables have been installed
between end posts “A” and “B.”
5. After all the cables have been installed, tension the cable
(to approximately 400 lbs.) with an open end wrench,
holding the cable with cable grip locking pliers to prevent
it from rotating. See “Tensioning Cables” for sequence

SPECS
GUIDE
Screw the lock nut onto the threads of the Clevis or Eye, to use in tensioning cables.
then hold the cable closely behind the body and turn the 6. If tensioners are mounted to tabs, structural tees or lag
body by hand onto the threaded end of the Clevis at least eyes, tighten the mounting screws.
6 full turns.

INSTALLATION
GUIDES
If you are installing into wood with a hanger bolt, screw the
hanger bolt into a pre-drilled pilot hole in the post. Screw
the lock nut onto the threads of the bolt, then hold the
cable closely behind the body and turn the body by hand 7. On all installations, tighten the lock nut against the body of
onto the threaded end of the bolt at least 6 full turns. the fitting with an open end wrench.

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Socket Nut Driver –
CRDRIVERHB6 – may be NOTE: In areas prone to tampering, the use of permanent setting
used to facilitate tightening. thread sealant is recommended for mounting screws and lock nuts.

If you are installing into a threaded hole in a metal post,

screw the bolt into the threaded hole in the post. Screw
the lock nut onto the threads of the bolt, then hold the
cable closely behind the body and turn the body by hand
onto the threaded end of the bolt at least 6 full turns.

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F. Tensioning cables
Using Lag Eye
NOTE: Tension in sequence, beginning with cable nearest center of Cable Diameter Drill Size
Part No.
GENERAL

post (see Figure V below).

INFO

/8"
1
CRLE6 17
/64"

3
/16 " CRLE6 17
/64"
TECHNICAL

/4"
1
CRLE8 3
/8"
INFO

Where Adjust-A-Body™ with Hanger Bolt Tensioners are being

used, drill holes in the end posts using the drill size shown on the fol-
lowing chart and screw the Hanger Bolt into the holes. Adjust-A-Body
will be mounted to the Hanger Bolts (see “Installing Cable”).

Using
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Cable Diameter Adjust-A-Body Drill Size

CODES

Part No.

CRAJB6
/8"
1 13
/64"
CRAJB6L

CRAJB6
3
/16" 13
/64"
CRAJB6L
SPECS
GUIDE

/4"
1
CRAJB8 5
/16"

*Due to the differences in different types of woods, slightly smaller or

larger holes may be required for your particular application.
INSTALLATION
GUIDES

Following are illustrations of several hardware mounting alternatives

and some techniques for mounting hardware to the end posts.
For Wood Posts
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Options for Mounting Invisiware® Receivers

and Radius Ferrules.
When using Invisiware Receivers, Radius Ferrules and/or Clip-on Stops,
see the illustration below for different mounting options. Drill holes in
your end posts using sizes shown in the chart. Ultra-tec Receivers,
Radius Ferrules and Clip-on Stops will be mounted in the drilled holes.
Drilling Holes in End Posts for Cable Mounting Hardware The hole depth will depend upon the mounting option you choose and
the thickness of the post.
Where Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaws are being used, drill holes in the end
posts using the drill size shown on the following chart and screw Lag
Eyes into the holes. Fixed Jaws will be mounted to the Lag Eyes
(see “Installing Cable“).

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relying on the shear strength of the nails or screws to support the
tension applied to the end post.
Configuration of any corners in a wood post design

GENERAL
INFO
At corners or turns of more than approximately 45 degrees, it is best
to terminate your runs in each direction with an end post (minimum
of a nominal 4x4). The following illustrations demonstrate how this
is done. One such corner, however, may be designed using two
posts on the corner and running the cables between the posts as
illustrated below.

TECHNICAL
INFO
*Note: Do not counterbore if you are using CRR662 (31/2" long)
Receivers in a 4x4 (31/2") post on a pitch.
For Counterbore
Drill Hole for Diam of Hole for
Cable, Threaded Diameter of Hole Flat Washer or

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Cable Stud or Clip-On for Receiver or Use Stainless Clip-On Stop

CODES
Option Diameter Stop Radius Ferrule SAE Flat Washer Washer

A & B Mount: Receiver using 1

/8"
Flat Washer (See Note 11
/32" 29
/64" 7
/16" 15
/16"
below)
3
/16"
C & D Mount: Radius
Ferrule using Flat Washer
1
/4" 15
/32" 35
/64" 1
/2" 13/32"
1
/8"
E & F Mount: Clip-On Stop 17
/64" NA NA 15
/16"
3
/16"
Drilling Holes in Intermediate Posts and Cable Braces

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Hole Diameter Where Cables are supplied by Wagner
with fittings swaged on both ends
Hole Diameter Where
Studs/Ferrules are swaged in Using Ferrules for Clip-On Fixed
Cable Size the field Using Threaded Studs Jaws or Clip-On Stop
1
/8" 5
/32" 11
/32" 17
/64"
3
/16" 7
/32" 11
/32" 17
/64"
1
/4" 9
/32" 15
/32" 25
/64"

INSTALLATION
A stainless steel flat bar (Cable Support) with holes for the cable to
Wood Rail Applications

GUIDES
pass through is mounted on each surface where the cable enters or
A substantial end post is necessary, to prevent the end post from exits the post at an angle, to prevent the cable from biting into the
bending, which will cause the cables to sag. In wood, a minimum wood when it is tensioned. Cable Supports are available from
4x4 nominal – 31⁄2" square – end post is required. End posts must be Wagner.
securely fastened to the deck or other surface, to prevent the post
from coming loose with the forces applied through the tensioned
cables. Support members between end posts are also necessary. In
wood, we recommend support members running between posts,
such as a 2x4 secured to the inside of each post, so you are not

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We do not recommend using this type of corner post config-

uration on more than one corner between any two-end posts
(with tensioning hardware). When using this configuration,
you will need tensioning hardware on both ends of the run,
and you will need to tension the cables from both ends.

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On a turn of less than approximately 45 degrees, you can run your a) Field cut and swage or factory cut and swage fittings on the
cables through a single post, but you will still need to use a Cable cables.
Support where the cable enters or exits the post at an angle, to pre- When the fittings are swaged on at the factory, some fittings are larg-
GENERAL

vent the cable from biting into the wood when it is tensioned. er in diameter than the size of the holes you want to drill in your inter-
INFO

Configuration of Single Wood Corner Post mediate members (posts or cable braces). The fittings illustrated
The following illustrations demonstrate how the hardware can be below, however, require relatively small holes in your intermediate
used on a single corner post. They also illustrate how some hard- members. If the hardware is swaged on at the factory and if the cable
ware can be countersunk into the post or mounted flush with the will pass through intermediate posts or cable braces, one end of
back of the post. Not all combinations are shown here. If the hard- each cable should have one of the following fittings. The holes in
ware and cable run all the way through the post in one direction, you your intermediate member will be drilled for the diameter of the
TECHNICAL

will need to use a hanger bolt end or hardware that is mounted to a swaged fitting passing through the intermediate member as shown
in the following illustrations:
INFO

lag eye for the perpendicular direction, as shown in the first three
illustrations that follow.
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Clip-On Stop in End Post

Passing through Intermediate
SPECS
GUIDE

Clip-On Fixed Jaw in End Post

INSTALLATION

Passing through Intermediate

GUIDES

Invisiware Receiver in End Post

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Passing through Intermediate

Where the cable will not pass through any intermediate members,
you can order factory cut and swaged cables using any hardware.
You are not limited to the fittings shown above.
If your cables will be cut and the fittings swaged on at the factory, you
will need to provide the factory with measurements for your cable
runs after the posts have been installed. Contact the factory for the
measurements required.
Vertical Railings – for Metal Railings Only
If you have ordered your cables cut to length from the factory, you
can skip the steps indicated with * on measuring cable length and
Selection of Appropriate Hardware for Wood Posts swaging fittings onto cable.
In selecting hardware, you will need to consider a) whether you want A. *Measure the distance between the bottom of the top rail to
to field cut and swage the cables or have them factory cut and the top of the bottom rail and add 2.187" (23/16").
swaged; b) hardware preferences for end posts; c) how you wish to
configure your corners (if applicable); d) hardware used for stairs or
severe slopes.

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G. Tension the cables (to approximately 400 lbs.) by holding the
Drilled and tapped holes to accept
Invisiware Threaded Studs
cable (using jawed pliers) closely above the Stud in the bot-
tom rail. Turn the Receiver clockwise with an Allen Wrench

GENERAL
from underneath the bottom rail. First, tension the cable near-

INFO
est the center point between posts and/or cable braces. Then,
tension the rest of the cables in sequence, by alternating from
one side of the center cable to the other, as you move out-
ward toward the posts and/or cable braces. (For tensioning
sequence illustration, see “Tensioning Cables” in preceding
Installing Cables Section of this guide.)

TECHNICAL
Before you begin swaging

INFO
NOTE: If you are using coated cable, be sure to strip the coating
Drilled holes to accept
Invisiware Receivers from the end of the cable before swaging.
If you are using the Adjust-A-Jaw™ or Adjust-A-Body™ Type
B. *Measure out the cable on a rel- Tensioner or Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaw fitting, make sure the cable has
atively clean surface (see been inserted through the body of the fitting prior to swaging the fer-
Figure C). A lawn or swept con- rule onto the cable. See illustrations below.
crete surface would be fine. Cut

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cable to the length determined Sch. 80 or
in Step A above, using Cable .250" wall
Cutter.
NOTE: Make sure you have a
positive holding device at the
zero end. Cutting the cables
takes very little time. It is best to
have one person stand at the

SPECS
GUIDE
zero mark while the other oper-
ates the cable cutter at the cut
mark.
C. *Swage a Stud onto each end of
the cable (see “Swaging
Instructions”).

INSTALLATION
If you are using the Invisiware® Receiver or Welded Receiver
(threaded receiver inside post), the Stud will be swaged onto the end

GUIDES
of the cable and will install directly into the fitting.
If you are using the Invisiware® Radius Ferrule or Clip-on Stop, the
fitting will be swaged onto the end of the cable and no further oper-
ation will be required.
NOTE: Swage the fitting on one end of the cable only, before string-
ing cables through posts and braces. Where only one end of the
cable has an adjusting fitting (Invisiware® Receiver or Adjust-A-

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D. Screw the swaged Stud on one end of the cable into the Jaw™ or Adjust-A-Body™ Type Tensioner), we recommend that you
threads in the top rail, until the threads on the Stud are not swage the unadjusting end first and the adjusting end last (after the
showing. cables have been strung).
E. Slide the washer over Swaging
the body of the
Invisiware® Receiver, A. If you are using any fittings other than Radius Ferrules or Clip-
then feed the Receiver on Stops, position the Ferrule or (threaded) Stud onto the
through the hole in the Cable as shown in Figure D below.
bottom of the bottom
rail. Screw the
Receiver onto the
threaded Stud. Do not
tension the cables
until all cables have
been installed
between posts and/or
cable braces. If you are using Radius Ferrules or Clip-on Stops, slide the
F. Repeat above steps for each cable to be installed between Cable into the open end of the fitting until it stops (see Figures
posts. E and I on next page).

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GENERAL
INFO

B. Place Ferrule or Stud into Open Swager Dies

If you are using the Ultra-tec® Model 610 Portable Swager for
/8" and 3/16" diameter cable (for CRS4 & CRS6 Studs and
TECHNICAL

1
CRS4 & CRS6
CRF4 & CRF6 Ferrules), see Figure F.
INFO

If you are using the Ultra-tec® Model 650 Portable Swager for
all sizes of cable, see Figure G. Make sure the die size you
use in the swager is the one marked for the diameter of the
cable onto which the fitting is being swaged.
C. Depress the foot pedal to introduce pressure into the swaging
tool. Do not let the dies close all the way on the first cycle.
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D. Release the foot pedal and apply foot pressure in the oppo-
site direction (this will re-open the dies). Turn the fitting 45
degrees and repeat Step C. Do not let the die close all the
way.
E. Turning the fitting 45 degrees each time, swage the fitting, let-
ting the die close completely at least three more times.
NOTE: When swaging a Stud, the non-threaded end of the Stud should face CRS4 & CRS6
the end of the cable. When properly swaged, the Ferrule will look like Figure
SPECS
GUIDE

USING MODEL 610 SWAGER

H and the Stud will look like Figure J below after swaging and will slide eas-
ily into the body of the fitting.

Ferrule Stud
INSTALLATION
GUIDES

Fig. H Fig. J

For the Radius Ferrule or Clip-on Stop,

use the appropriate “GO” gauge. The
swaged Radius Ferrule should fit the slot
in the “GO” gauge when properly swaged.
If you do not have a “GO” gauge, use
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calipers to check diameter of the swaged

portion of the Radius Ferrule. See the chart below for the correct
diameter of the Radius Ferrule after it has been swaged.

Diam of Swaged
For Cable Portion of Fitting
Radius Ferrule Clip-On Stop Diameter Should be
CRRF4 or CRCOS4 or 1
/8" or 3/16" .250" Max.
CRRF6 CRCOS6
CRRF8 NA 1
/4" .375" Max.
CRRF10 or
NA 5
/16" or 3/8" .500" Max.
CRRF12

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The following instructions illustrate how you can use an Invisiware® Receiver and Stud on stairway end posts, without having
to drill holes on an angle.

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A. Swage the Stud onto the end of the cable to be installed at the bottom of the stairway. See “Swaging Instructions.”

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B. Grip the cable with cable grip locking pliers approximately 1/8" from the swaged Stud. Screw the Receiver onto the Stud
for leverage, and bend the cable by hand to the approximate angle desired. This bend does not have to be precise.

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C. Install the Receiver in the post at the bottom of the
stairway, following the instructions in the Installing
Cable section for installing Invisiware® Receiver at Post
A. Make sure the stud is flush with the outside wall of
the post. See illustration at right.

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D. Pull the cable to the hole in the post at the top of the
stairway where the Receiver will be installed on the
other end of the cable. Mark the cable at the center
point of the hole. See illustration to the right.

E. Swage the Stud onto the end of the cable with the
threaded end at the mark made in Step D. See

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“Swaging Instructions” and illustration at right. Cut off
any excess cable, leaving a small "tail" out of the end
of the Stud.

F. Bend the cable to the approximate angle desired as

done in Step B above. Make sure bends are on the
same plane.

G. Install the Receiver in the post at the top of the stair-

way, following the instructions in the Installing Cable
section for installing Invisiware® Receivers at Post B.
When tensioned, the cables will self-align at each end
post.

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Push-Lock™ Fittings Installation Instructions 5. Pull cable to set gripping action of the Push-Lock™ Fitting.
A. Instructions in this section apply if the cables are sup-
plied with excess length and you will be cutting the
GENERAL

cables to size during installation. If cables are supplied cut

INFO

to length, see Section B below.

Install tensioning end of run to one end post and run cables
through intermediate posts, before installing Push-Lock™
Fitting.
1. Make sure the holes are drilled properly in the end post
where you will be installing the Push-Lock™ Fitting.
TECHNICAL

If you are installing the Push-Lock™ Fittings in a metal

INFO

railing, see Metal Railings/Hardware Mounting

Holes/Boring Guide for boring instructions for your end
post.
If you are using wood end posts, see Wood Railings-
Mounting Alternatives section of this guide for hole sizes
and depths. 6. Tension the cable with the tensioner installed at the other
2. Slip the Washer over the body of the fitting (CR716SAE end of the cable.
BUILDING

washer for wood posts, black Delrin® washer for metal

CODES

posts), then slide the Push-Lock™ Fitting into the hole in B. This section applies if your cables have been cut to
your end post with the hole in the fitting facing the inside length with a tensioner swaged on one end. If they are
(cable side) of the post. If you are using the Push-Lock™ supplied with excess length to be cut to size during installa-
Fitting with Threaded Eye, attach the fitting to the end post. tion, see Section A above.
Important Note: Be sure to run the bare end of cable
through all of your intermediate posts, before installing
the Push-Lock™ Fitting. Do not install the tensioner on
the other end, until you have installed the Push-Lock™
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GUIDE

Fitting.
1. Make sure the holes are drilled properly in the end post
where you will be installing the Push-Lock™ Fitting.
3. Pull the cable tight and mark the cable at a point ½" from If you are installing the Push-Lock™ Fittings in a metal
the shoulder at the cap end of the Push-Lock™ Fitting or railing, see Metal Railings/Hardware Mounting
from the eye end of the body of the fitting. Cut the cable at Holes/Boring Guide for boring instructions for your end
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the mark, using a cable cutter. post.

GUIDES

If you are using wood end posts, see Wood Railings-

Mounting Alternatives section of this guide for hole sizes
and depths.
2. Attach the Push-Lock™ Fitting
If you are using the Push-Lock™ Fitting with a cap end:
Slip the Washer over the body of the fitting (CR716SAE
washer for wood posts, black Delrin® washer for metal
posts), then:
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A. Run the cable into the end post and push the cable
4. Push the cable into the hole in the Push-Lock™ Fitting as into the Push-Lock™ Fitting as far as it will go –
far as it will go (approximately 11⁄16") approximately 11⁄16";

POST

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B. Pull cable to set gripping action of the Push-Lock™ Ultra-tec® “Clip-On” Stop Installation Instructions
Fitting;
Feed cables through intermediate posts, and install “Clip-on”
Stop first, before installing tensioning end of cable.

GENERAL
INFO
1. Drill 17/64” (.266”) hole all the way through the post.
2. If you wish to countersink the Stop in a wood post, then
drill a 15/16" (.938”) hole to a depth of 3/16” in the back side
of the post. If you are using round tube or steel pipe, see
C. Pull the cable with the Push-Lock™ Fitting attached Fabrication Instructions. There should be a 17/32” (.531”)
so that the fitting rests firmly against the back side
hole counterbored to a .100” depth, so the full diameter

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of the post.
of the Washer will rest on a flat surface in the pipe.

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POST 3. From the inside side of the post, slide the cable through
the hole, Stop end first, and out the back side of the
post.

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If you are using the Push-Lock™ Fitting with Threaded Eye:
4. Slide the Washer over body of the Stop.
A. Push the cable into the Push-Lock™ Fitting as far
as it will go (approximately 11⁄16").

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GUIDE
B. Pull cable to set gripping action of the Push-Lock™
Fitting.
5. Force the Clip into the slot in the Stop, and press it in
by hand. Press Clip with pliers to secure it in slot.

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GUIDES
C. Attach the fitting to the end post.

6. Pull cable back through the hole, until the Washer

stops against the post, with the Clip resting in the
recess of the Washer.
7. Install the hardware on the post at the tensioning end

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of the cable.
3 Install the tensioner on the other end post, and tension
the cables.

Ultra-tec® “Clip-on” Fixed Jaw Installation Instructions

1. Slide Swaged Cable Ferrule end through 2. Grasp top of Clip with pliers, and force 3. Pull Cable back through throat of Fixed
throat of Fixed Jaw. Clip over Cable immediately behind Jaw until it stops. Ferrule is captured
Ferrule. inside Fixed Jaw.
Fixed Jaw Ferrule
Ferrule Clip Ferrule Clip

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