Custom Cable Assemblies/ Cable
Lanyards:
CONSIDERATIONS:
There are many things to consider when
designing the most effective cable assembly,
cable lanyard for your application.
First, what type of load will the cable
assembly be subject to: tension, compression, static
or dynamic. One must figure out the work load, shock load (if
any), safety factor, and durability considering the
environment. For the cable selection it is
important to consider the construction, diameter, and whether
it should be bare or coated. The type of fittings and terminals
need to be selected and then determine whether standard
fittings or custom are required. Finally, one needs to decide
whether the tolerance conditions should be tight, normal, or
relaxed. By considering these mentioned factors, the results of
the cable assembly, cable lanyard will be
as efficient and effective as
possible.
Safety
Factor
Ratios
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Ratios to
Determine
Min. Safety
Factors
|
Minimum Breaking
Strength of Cable
|
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Maximum Working
Load
|
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Normal
Conditions |
5
|
:
|
1
|
|
Shock or Peak Load Conditions |
8
|
:
|
1
|
|
Critical or Safety Conditions |
10
|
:
|
1
|
Specifying
Custom Cable Assemblies/ Cable
Lanyard

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Custom Cable
Assemblies
/ Cable
Lanyards Tolerances
|
Assembly Length
|
Tight Tolerance
|
Normal Tolerance
|
Relaxed Tolerance
|
|
0-2 ft
|
.030 in /.76 mm
|
.060 in / 1.52 mm
|
.125 in / 3.18 mm
|
|
2-5 ft
|
.060 in /1.52 mm
|
.125 in /3.18 mm
|
.188 in /4.8 mm
|
|
5-10 ft
|
.108 in /4.8 mm
|
.375 in /9.53 mm
|
.500 in /12.7 mm
|
|
10-20 ft
|
.375 in /9.53 mm
|
.500 in /12.7 mm
|
.750 in /19.0 mm
|
|
20-40 ft
|
.500 in /12.7 mm
|
.750 in /19.0 mm
|
1.00 in /25.4 mm
|
|
40-50 ft
|
.750 in /19.0 mm
|
1.00 in /25.4 mm
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2.00 in /50.8 mm
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Greater than 50 ft
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Contact
MCT
Engineering |
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