Wire Balustrade Kit #402 – Jaw/Swage System 4.0mm (Timber)

Perfect for 4.0mm fixing wire rope runs between timber end posts between runs of 10 metres or more, this popular streamlined wire balustrade kit features two Jaw/Swage Bottlescrew M6 x 4.0mm and 2qty M8 x 60mm (or 80mm) Lag Eye Screws.

Apart from its inherent neat and sleek appearance, the two major benefits with this 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 the wire runs with unsightly angles.

Suitable for 4.0mm 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 thus it can physically accommodate more wire in the 4.0mm than other constructions.

In stainless steel 316, these fittings require hydraulic swaging/crimping, such as with our 8T Heavy Duty Hydraulic Swaging Tool, 12T Heavy Duty Hydraulic Swaging Tool for a stronger swage (recommended for Commercial Projects, Tradespersons and Larger Projects - or if you just want any easier time), or with our in house Factory Swaging Service (Currently Unavailable). 30T Hydraulic Swaging Press is available for purchase from our website, or for Hire (Melbourne only).

It's recommended to use a purpose built lag eye screw M8 driver bit to easily drive the lag eye screws into your timber posts (pre-drilling recommended).

Please Note: Images pictured are for 3.2mm wire and fittings however they depict the 4.0mm wire fittings reasonably accurately.