Push Pull Control Cables: 30, 40 & 60 Series Comparison

Introduction

Industrial & Cable Group supplies three core ranges of push pull control cables — 30 Series, 40 Series and 60 Series — covering everything from light-duty remote controls through to severe-duty industrial and mining applications. Each series is Australian-assembled using stainless steel internal components, and every cable is built to order to your exact length, travel and end-fitting configuration.

Not sure which series is right for your application? The table below compares the key specifications side by side, so you can match the cable to your load, environment and equipment requirements.

Quick Comparison: 30 vs 40 vs 60 Series

Note: load figures shown are the maximum push/pull input load (Kgf) at the shortest available travel; load capacity reduces slightly as travel increases — see the load-by-travel table below and individual fact sheets for full detail.
 

Push/Pull Load Capacity by Travel

Load capacity varies depending on the travel (stroke) selected. The table below shows input load in kilograms-force (Kgf), expressed as Push/Pull, for each series across the standard travel range.

Figures sourced from the Industrial & Cable Group 30, 40 and 60 Series fact sheets (issued October 2025). All dimensions and loads are for standard stock configurations — contact us for custom or metric-rod options.
 

Bulkhead & Clamp Fitting Dimensions (A/B/C/D)

For customers who need to check clearances or match an existing mounting point, the tables below give the bulkhead and clamp end-fitting dimensions (A, B, C, D — in millimetres) for each travel option, across all three series.
 

30 Series (Base Part Nos. E311 / E313 / E315)
 

40 Series (Base Part Nos. 411–416)
 

60 Series (Base Part Nos. 611–616)
 

30 Series Push Pull Control Cables

The 30 Series is our lighter-duty push pull cable, built around a 3/16" stainless steel rod (10-32 UNF thread). Key features include:

• Minimum bend radius of 100mm
• Reinforced outer conduit for greater structural integrity
• Minimal backlash
• Low-friction materials and wiper seals for smooth, efficient operation

Well suited to general remote-control applications where high loads aren't required but reliable, precise actuation is essential.

40 Series Push Pull Control Cables — Heavy Duty

The 40 Series steps up to a 1/4" stainless steel rod (1/4-28 UNF, or 6mm metric), giving increased push/pull capacity over the 30 Series while retaining smooth, precise control. Key features include:

• Minimum bend radius of 125mm
• HDPE outer conduit with HDPE liner for smooth operation
• Flat-wrap 3.2mm stainless steel inner core
• Operating temperature range of -40°C to +80°C

Typical applications: heavy-duty throttle controls, transmission and gear selector controls, hydraulic valve actuation, PTO engagement, engine shut-off controls, directional control systems, industrial machinery and heavy mobile equipment.

The larger rod diameter and robust construction suit equipment operating under constant vibration, heavy loads and harsh environmental conditions.

60 Series Push Pull Control Cables — Maximum Strength

The 60 Series is our heaviest-duty push pull cable, built around a 5/16" stainless steel core (5/16-24 UNF, or 8mm metric) for significantly greater push/pull capacity than the lighter series. Key features include:

• Minimum bend radius of 125mm
• HDPE outer conduit with HDPE liner for smooth operation
• Flat-wrap 4.6mm stainless steel inner core
• Operating temperature range of -40°C to +80°C

Typical applications: heavy-duty hydraulic valve controls, large transmission and gear selector systems, engine shutdown controls, PTO engagement, directional control mechanisms, industrial processing equipment, heavy mobile plant, mining machinery, and rail and infrastructure equipment.

The larger core diameter and heavy-duty construction allow the 60 Series to transmit greater operating forces while maintaining precise control in the most demanding environments.

How to Choose the Right Series

Selecting the correct push pull cable series depends on a few key factors:

1. Load requirements — how much force needs to be transmitted through the cable at your required travel?
2. Required travel (stroke) — the distance the cable core needs to move, from 25mm to 150mm as standard.
3. Cable length and routing — overall length (1.00m–6.00m standard, custom available) and how tightly the cable will need to bend.
4. Environmental conditions — vibration, temperature extremes, dust, moisture and UV exposure.
5. End fitting configuration — Clamp/Clamp, Bulkhead/Bulkhead or Clamp/Bulkhead, depending on how the cable mounts at each end.

Every cable is built to order — select your series, cable end combination, travel and length, or contact our team with your existing part number, equipment make/model, or a sample cable and we'll help match the right replacement.

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