Pull-Only Clutch Cable Specifications – Full Model Comparison
Find the Right Pull-Only Clutch Cable for Your Mechanical Control System
Phidix offers a full range of pull-only clutch cable assemblies, engineered to meet diverse connection, load, and installation needs. Whether you're specifying a GM-style interface, Mack-type layout, or threaded rod ends, this guide provides clear technical specifications and model groupings to help you select the right configuration.
Model Overview
We categorize our Pull-Only Clutch Cables into 6 main series, each with unique structural and fitting standards:
| Series |
Code Format |
Notable Features |
| CA235-A-L |
Standard length |
Steel cable core, clevis ends |
| CA236-A-L |
Standard length |
Steel core, different clevis/fixed ends |
| CA270-XXX |
GM® Style |
OE-compatible structure, clevis & rubber boot |
| CA271-A-L |
GM® Style variant |
Longer travel version with similar layout |
| CA312-A-L |
Mack® Style |
Defined by conduit + total length |
| A183-XXX |
Threaded Series |
Grooved/threaded ends, compact installations |
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Model-by-Model Specification Summary
CA235-A-L / CA236-A-L
• Based on flexible mechanical routing
• Uses clevis or spherical rod ends
• Customizable in length (A = installation stroke; L = total length)
Suitable for trucks, buses, and general industrial clutch systems
CA270-XXX / CA271-A-L (GM Style)
• Designed for General Motors-style clutch connections
• Integrated rubber boot protection
• Clevis end at one side, ball-joint or spherical at the other
• CA271 = longer stroke version of CA270
Typically used in OEM replacement or equivalent retrofits
CA312-A-L (Mack Style)
• Defined by conduit length (A) and total length (L)
• Rugged steel strand core with sealed conduit
• Clevis ends or spherical rod ends optional
• Optimized for heavy-duty trucks and construction vehicles
Common in Mack trucks and vocational chassis systems
A183-XXX Series
• Features threaded rod end types: 5/16-24 or 3/8-24
• End combinations: grooved-grooved / grooved-threaded / threaded-threaded
• Highly suitable for tight routing or pedal-linked clutch controls
T = Travel distance / L = total assembly length
General Technical Parameters
| Parameter |
Typical Range |
| Operating Stroke |
50 mm – 150 mm |
| Total Cable Length |
500 mm – 3000 mm (varies by series) |
| Backlash |
Less than 2 mm |
| Core Material |
Steel strand |
| Conduit Options |
Polypropylene / Nylon / Braided |
| Working Load |
210 – 400 lbs |
| Operating Temperature |
–40°C to +120°C |
| Minimum Bend Radius |
125 mm (5 inches) |
Optional boots, seals, and mounting anchors available per model
How to Select the Right Model?
Match model type based on the following:
• Fitting type: threaded, clevis, spherical rod
• Stroke vs. installation length
• Environment: temperature, vibration, debris
• OEM compatibility (e.g., GM-style or Mack-style)
Related Pages
Overview: Pull-Only Clutch Control Cable →
Clutch Applications in Buses & Trucks →
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