Push Pull Cables

A push pull cable is a mechanical control cable that transmits both pushing and pulling force along the same line, so movement at one end produces the same movement at the other. An inner core slides inside a rigid outer conduit, letting you operate a control remotely and around bends where a solid rod cannot reach.

A stiff inner core runs through a low-friction, PTFE-lined conduit. When you push or pull the core at the input end, it transmits that linear motion to the output end with minimal lost travel, so it can both push and pull a load. The conduit holds the core in compression so force is not lost, even around corners.

Throttle and implement controls, transmission and gear shift, PTO and 4WD activation, valve actuation, hydrostatic drives, remote battery or electrical disconnects, latches and dead-man switches, across trucks, heavy vehicles, mining, construction and agricultural equipment, industrial machinery, marine craft and automotive applications.

It depends on the construction. We build push pull cables from very-light-duty up to heavy-duty, with working push-pull loads from around 120 lb (0.5 kN) to 1,000 lb (4.4 kN) and overload capacity up to 1,500 lb (6.7 kN) in heavy-duty construction. We match the duty rating to your application.

Standard constructions are rated from about −54 °C to +110 °C (−65 °F to +230 °F). Our Low Friction, PTFE-lined construction is rated up to +154 °C (+310 °F) for demanding, high-temperature applications.

Record the overall length (end to end), the stroke or travel (typically 1″–6″), the end-fitting type and thread at each end, and the mounting configuration. The easiest and most accurate method is to send us the old cable or a clear photo of it and the installation area, and we will match every dimension and fitting.

Most push pull cables adjust at a threaded end-fitting or adjuster barrel near the mount: loosen the locknut, turn the adjuster to set correct free play or travel, then re-tighten. Fit mechanical stops at or below the rated travel so the end rod never bottoms inside the conduit cap. No adjuster? We can build a replacement with one.

Yes, it is our specialty. We build to your exact stroke, length, load rating, end-fittings and mounting, including one-off, low-volume, discontinued and improved-spec assemblies, with a tighter bend radius than standard cables.

A worn, seized or snapped cable is usually best replaced with a like-for-like or improved custom build rather than patched. Send us the old cable or a photo and we will manufacture an exact replacement to spec.

A push pull cable transmits force in both directions; a pull-only cable pulls in one direction and relies on a spring or gravity to return. Choose push pull where the control must actuate both ways, such as throttle or gear-shift systems. See our pull-only cables

TGA Cables manufactures custom push pull cables in Melbourne, with 26+ years of experience and Australia-wide supply. We are the sole Victorian distributor of CableCraft Motion Controls (Tuthill Controls Group) and build to any specification. Send a photo or your specs for a fast quote.