Whats this type of worm drive cable called??

[pilenda]

I need to buy this type of cable - its used in sunroofs and power windows in cars. It uses a worm gear to push and pull the cable, but I dont know what its called, or where to buy them.

Here is a pic - the cable has the felt/lubricant imbedded in it. Much thanks!

http://www.gruvenparts.com/corrado_sr/cable assy resized 1.JPG

 

[diskullman]

Looks like the stuff from my old Sab 900 sunroof. Also used for old windshield wiper systems. I don't know the technical name for it, but I would take a whack at worm drive cable. I would think this question might better be posted in one of the automotive forum, as this is the only application have seen that uses this stuff.

Russell Giuliano

 

[unclesyd]

One name is Helical Cables. Checkout this website they have all type.
They are used in numerous applications, one in particular is remote operators for Radiation Sources used in radiography.

http://www.teleflexmorse.com/documents/Sunroof_CHCBenefitsReport.pdf

 

[pilenda]

Thanks!

That seems to be the exact cable. I will check out their website and see what costs are.

Will also google helical cables and see what I come up with.

 

[unclesyd]

There are several other names for this cable. Another one is a "gear cable".
I would give them or a distributor a call as I think they make other sizes.

 

[aeroengr12345]

Is "flocked cable" also a name for it?

 

[pilenda]

Well, I called teleflex morse about this cable.

They would be happy to sell them, in quantity of 100,000 feet or more.

So Im back to square 1. If anyone knows of a supplier for such a flocked, helical cable, please let me know.


Thanks in advance.

Paul

 

[Pressed]

Here are some to check:

[URL unfurl="true"]http://www.elliottmfg.com[/URL]

[URL unfurl="true"]http://www.suhner-transmission-expert.com/site/index.cfm?id_art=14309&vsprache=EN[/URL]

[URL unfurl="true"]http://www.windowmotor.com/catalog.cfm[/URL]

[URL unfurl="true"]http://www.go2marine.com/product.do?no=87775F[/URL]

You might look into the steering system on boats as well. Also check on globalspec (I keep forgetting my pw overthere)


==========================================
Business Card

http://mech.e.tripod.com

__________________________________________
Cycle Heaven.......

http://www.tailofthedragon.com