Heater Cables

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Overview

Engineered for Control, Built for Durability.

Mechanical heater cables, also known as Bowden heater control cables, are flexible mechanical transmission elements used to transmit push–pull or pull-only motion between a control lever and a heater system. They are widely used in automotive HVAC systems, industrial machinery, agricultural equipment, and marine applications where reliable mechanical control is required.

In summary, mechanical heater cables (Bowden type) are precision-engineered motion transmission devices that provide smooth, reliable control of heating and ventilation components across automotive, marine, agricultural, and industrial applications.

Features

  • Inner Wire Core: A high-tensile steel or stainless steel wire (stranded or solid) designed to transmit force while resisting stretch and fatigue.
  • Liner/Conduit: A low-friction inner liner (often nylon, PTFE, or HDPE) inside a flexible protective housing that ensures smooth motion and reduces wear.
  • Outer Sheath: A protective casing (PVC, steel spiral wound, or thermoplastic) that provides durability, resistance to moisture, heat, and abrasion.
  • End Fittings & Terminals: Customizable ends such as clevises, eyelets, or threaded studs, allowing secure attachment to levers, dampers, or heater valves.

Common applications:

Agricultural MachineryConstruction MachineryHVAC SystemsIndustrial MachineryMarine

Design & customisation options

We offer a wide range of configurable options to match your exact setup:

  • Operating Motion: Push–pull or pull-only, depending on design.
  • Travel/Stroke: Typically ranges from 25 mm to 150 mm (custom options available).
  • Load Capacity: Designed to withstand operating loads from light-duty (<50 N) to heavy-duty (>500 N).
  • Temperature Range: -40°C to +120°C (depending on sheath and liner materials).
  • Durability: Engineered for long life cycles with minimal friction and wear.
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Prototyping & engineering support

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.

Services available:

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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Industry Applications

Automotive & Engineering
Construction & Heavy Machinery
Emergency & Defence
Marine
Transport & Commercial Vehicles
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Need something custom?
We offer bespoke
cable assemblies.

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