Bowden cables are a type of flexible cable used to transmit mechanical force or energy by the movement of an inner cable (most commonly of steel or stainless steel) relative to a hollow outer cable housing. The housing is generally of composite construction, consisting of a helical steel wire, often lined with plastic, and with a plastic outer sheath. Bowden Cable is such a broad term it can apply to a number of different applications, ie; Clutch Cables, Throttle Cables, Brake Cable, Valve Control Cable, Handbrake Cable, Go Kart Cable, Bike Cable etc. A typical example of a bowden cable would be a bicycle brake cable.
The linear movement of the inner cable is generally used to transmit a pulling force, although for very light applications over shorter distances (such as the remote shutter release cables on mechanical film cameras) a push may also be used. Usually provision is made for adjusting the cable tension using an inline hollow bolt (often called a “barrel adjuster or threaded adjuster”), which lengthens or shortens the cable housing relative to a fixed anchor point. Lengthening the housing (turning the barrel adjuster out) tightens the cable; shortening the housing (turning the barrel adjuster in) loosens the cable.
As “Bowden Cable” is a generic term, there are no standard parts numbers available.
We offer a wide range of configurable options to match your exact setup:
We work with you from concept to completion, helping you replace legacy parts or develop custom systems.
Our engineers provide CAD-based configuration, prototyping, and testing to ensure your cable works perfectly the first time. We also offer push-and-pull testing as standard, with lifecycle testing available on request. For urgent projects, same-day or next-day turnaround can be arranged to keep your production schedules moving.
Services available:
CAD design, prototyping, push-and-pull testing, lifecycle testing (on request), plus same-day and next-day turnaround to support urgent marine, industrial, or specialist engineering projects.
CAD design,
Prototyping,
Push-and-pull testing,
Lifecycle testing (on request),
Same-day and next-day turnaround to support urgent marine, industrial, or specialist engineering projects.
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