Product Details
Pull-Only Control Cables for Gear Change and Mechanical Switching
Systems
In mechanical systems that require discrete gear shifting, mode
switching, or locking actuation, Phidix’s Pull-Only Tension Cables
offer a lightweight, reliable, and customizable alternative to
rigid rods or linkage bars. These cables are particularly suited for lever-operated or
panel-actuated controls that require precise one-way pull motion to
trigger mechanical engagement.
Applications in Gear or Mode Control
Phidix gear change cables are commonly used in systems where a
lever, knob, or pedal is pulled to:
• Shift between gears or ranges
• Engage or disengage mechanical locks
• Change operation modes (e.g., high/low torque, directional shift)
• Trigger clutches or mechanical brakes in small equipment
Examples include:
• Agricultural machinery with manual range control
• Riding mowers or compact construction tools
• Trailer systems requiring discrete mode selection
• Industrial equipment with gear-lever actuation panels
Why Pull-Only Works Best
Feature | Benefit |
One-way motion | Reliable trigger with low backlash |
Flexible routing | No need for direct line-of-sight like rods |
Lightweight construction | Ideal for compact, mobile, or space-constrained systems |
Customizable ends | Threaded or grooved for levers, knobs, clevises |
Field-serviceable | Easy to remove, reroute, or adjust in use |
These cables allow gear-type movements without heavy linkage
hardware, and can be tailored to your mounting position, stroke,
and control interface.
Matching Fitting Combinations
Depending on your control hardware, the following end combinations
are typically used:
End A | End B | Gear Control Use |
Threaded | Grooved | Panel switch to lever arm |
Grooved | Grooved | Knob to gearbox cam release |
Threaded | Threaded | Through-panel knob to lockout bracket |
See End Fitting Dimensions →
Related Pages
• Tension Cable Overview
• Specification Guide
• Cable Customization Options
Talk to Us About Your Gear Switching Requirements
Let us know the mounting setup, travel length, and control
direction—we’ll configure the right pull-only gear actuation cable
for your system.
Contact Phidix
Company Profile
Phidix Motion Controls (PMC) | Exclusive Authorized Cablecraft
Motion Controls (CMC) Assembler in China
Company Profile
Established in 2004 as Shanghai Phidix Trading Co., Ltd., PMC
became the sole authorized assembler of Cablecraft Motion Controls
(CMC) in China in 2011. CMC, formerly a subsidiary ofthe
century-old Tuthill Group, is a global leader in high-end
drivetrain solutions for aerospacemilitary, and heavy machinery
industries.
Core Competencies
- Exclusive Authorization: Manufacturing, assembly, sales, and
technical support of CMC.certified products, including control
flexible shafts, cab units, and standard mechanicalcomponents.
- Integrated Operations: R&D through the Phidix Multi-functional
Development Center(PMDC), localized production, and global export
services.
- Mission-Critical Applications: Deployed in luxury buses (shift
controls), constructionmachinery (hydraulic valves), military tanks
(brake systems), and rail transportation.
Product Portfolio
- Control flexible shafts |Throttle cables | Clutch cables
- Brake lines Valve actuators |Standard drivetrain components
Technical Heritage
Leveraging CMC's engineering expertise (originating from Tuthill
Group) and PMC's localizedproduction capabilities, we deliver
precision solutions for high-end industrial markets, including
Luxury buses, heavy trucks, aerospace, construction machinery, rail
transport, agricultural machinery, gardening equipment, racing
cars, military vehicles, tanks, etc.

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