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Wire Balustrade Kit #1 – Jaw/Swage System (Timber)

$6.39

Very popular, neat and versatile DIY kit for 3.2mm wire rope. Perfect for both flat sections or stair/angled sections between timber posts. The fittings pivot on the lag eye screws, which help the wire to autocorrect into a level position (flat sections) or exactly to the angle required (stairs). Requires hydraulic swaging.

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316 Stainless

Straight & Angled Sections

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WB-K1

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Wire Balustrade Kit - Jaw / Swage Turnbuckle, Fork Terminal & Screw Eyes

Wire Balustrade Kit #1 – Jaw/Swage System (Timber)

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$6.39

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Description

Perfect for fixing wire rope runs between timber end posts, this exceptionally popular streamlined wire balustrade kit features a Jaw/Swage Bottlescrew M5 x 3.2mm, a Fork Terminal M5 x 3.2mm and 2qty M6 x 60mm Lag Eye Screws or 2qty M6 x 40mm Lag Eye Screws (better suited to 90mm posts to avoid collisions of the screws in the post).

Apart from its inherent neat and sleek appearance, the two major benefits with this massively popular system are ease of installation and versatility. We would argue is it one of the easiest wire balustrade kits to install. The pivot point provided by the lag eye screws for the bottlescrew gives you the flexibility for use on flat sections of wire rope runs as well as for angled (stair) sections. Even if you don't drive the lag eye screws in perfectly straight, the bottlescrew and fork terminal will pivot and adjust to give you a straight run. In comparison some other systems require you to install the fittings completely straight and square or risk wire runs with unsightly angles.

Suitable for 3.2mm wire including 7x7, 1x19 and 7x19 constructions. Because 1x19 wire rope has a higher tensile strength, has the least amount of stretch and is less flexible than 7x7 and 7x19, it is very commonly used with stainless swage fittings such as with this kit. 1x19 wire is also more aesthetically pleasing than 7x7 or 7x19, it's smoother due to its helical (spiral) construction and as such can physically accommodate more wire in the 3.2mm than other constructions.

All in stainless steel 316, these fittings require hydraulic swaging/crimping, such as with an entry level 5T light duty hydraulic swaging tool, more easily with an 8T heavy duty hydraulic swaging tool (Recommended!), a 12T heavy duty hydraulic tool (recommended for trade) or, with our in-house Factory Swaging Service where we do the wire rope cutting and swaging for you. Please note: wire is not included in this kit and can be purchased separately here.

You can do it all yourself by hiring the 30T Hydraulic Swaging Press (Melbourne only), or by purchasing one or a light duty hydraulic swaging tool.

It's recommended to use a purpose built lag eye screw driver bit to easily drive the lag eye screws into your timber posts (pre-drilling recommended).

Also recommended is the bottlescrew spanner to simply and easily adjust the bottlescrew tensioners.

DIY Install Instructions

Pre-Drill 4.5mm holes (4.0mm for softer timber or 5.0mm for dense timber) into your posts.
Use the M6 Lag Eye Driver Bit (purchased separately) to drive the Lag Eye Screws into the posts.
Cut your wire (purchased separately) to length.
1. Recommended in-house measurement:
  Inside-to-Inside Post-to-Post measurement - 210mm = Wire Cut Length
  This gives you scope to tension or loosen the bottlescrew. It is considered the Lag Eye Screws are driven in to the base of the eye. The bottlescrew should have roughly 1/2 the thread (20mm either side of the bottle) exposed.
  Important: Always dry-fit first before you swage.
2. Make your own measurement. - Make sure you have sufficient tensioning capacity in the system once installed.
Insert one end of the wire into the Fork Terminal.
Use the Hydraulic Swaging Tool (purchased separately) to compress (swage) the fork terminal onto the wire.
Different tools have different limits, so make sure to check the manufacturers recommendations for the specific tool you use. These fittings require a 6mm² die or other die marked for 3.2mm hydraulic swaged fittings.
Also, see the appropriate physical use of the hydraulic swaging tool. Some tools are better off being used in a similar way to doing chest compressions. You will struggle with an 8T, 12T or 5T tool hovering in the air!
BEFORE swaging the other end - Determine how big your holes are in any intermediate posts you are running the wire through.
1. For holes <7.5mm.
  Run your wire through the intermediate posts first. Otherwise the bottlescrew end won't fit!
2. 7.5mm holes or larger.
  You can unscrew the swage terminal end of the bottlescrew (the bit you stick the wire into), swage, then feed the entire piece through. The largest diameter of this component is just under 7.5mm. Otherwise, you can still run the wire through first.
Swage the bottlescrew end.
Clip the fork terminal end onto the lag eye screw.
Clip the jaw/swage bottlescrew onto the lag eye screw at the other end.
Tension the system using a multi-tool spanner on the hole in the centre of the fitting on the bottlescrew end.
Lock in the tension using the hex nuts on the bottlescrew.

We have a range of additional accessories to make installation even easier.

Check below recommended products for each.

We have an 80mm marked Post Hole Template for hole drilling, Drill Bits, Tension Gauges, Stainless Steel Cleaners and Protectors, as well as a huge range of Stainless Steel intermediate posts.

Specifications

More Information
Product Material	Stainless Steel 316
Swaging System	Hydraulic Swaging
Post Fixing Material	Timber
Section Type	Straight Sections, Angled Sections (eg. Stairs / Ramps)
Wire Rope Diameter	3.2mm
Product Specifications	1x M5 Jaw/Swage Bottlescrew 1/8" AISI 316 1x M5 Fork Terminal Swage 1/8" (3.2mm) AISI 316 2x Lag Eye Screws M6 x 60mm AISI 316. Thread length ~41mm. Outer thread diameter 5.8mm. Shank diameter ~5.8mm. or 2x Lag Eye Screws M6 x 40mm AISI 316. Note: 40mm lag eye screws might be more suitable for posts where your lag eye screws have the potential to collide, such as corners posts.
Stock Availability	In Stock
Bulky item	No

Compatible With

Hydraulic Swaging Tools suits Stainless Fittings for 3.2mm Wire

Stainless Fittings require Hydraulic Swaging to sufficiently compress (swage/crimp) the stainless material onto the wire. Note: These tools may not suit PVD coated fittings (see PVD coated swaging recommendations instead).

5T Light Duty Hydraulic Swaging Tool

From $99.00

To $114.65

8T Heavy Duty Hydraulic Swaging Tool

From $159.00

To $194.50

316 Stainless

3.2mm Hex Swaging Die Suits CO-630 Hydraulic Swage Press

$308.00

Call to Order

These are photos of the similar 8T tool in the range

12T Heavy Duty Hydraulic Swaging Tool

From $496.20

To $524.80

**Special Order** Hydraulic Swage Press 30 Tonne OPT CO-630

$1,947.27

Known Compatible Products

For technical requirements where you are unsure what products are and are not compatible please Contact Us.
Please note these are general Compatibilities/Incompatibilities, we cannot provide advice as to whether these components will meet the technical/structural requirements of your project. For this type of information you will need a builder, engineer or other qualified professional to assess your site and needs.

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For technical requirements where you are unsure what products are and are not compatible please Contact Us.
Please note these are general Compatibilities/Incompatibilities, we cannot provide advice as to whether these components will meet the technical/structural requirements of your project. For this type of information you will need a builder, engineer or other qualified professional to assess your site and needs.