Each pack of cable kits will tension one end of a run of cable. If your railing system is 36” tall, you’ll generally need a 10 pack of kits for each end of the run. You’ll need an 11 pack for a 39” system, and a 12 pack for a 42” system. This allows the cable to be spaced less than 4” apart, which is required to meet code.

Wood Kits

DriveTite Surface

Tensioning Screw, Barrel Fitting, Cable Wedge, and Surface Cover

Drill into the surface of a wooden post to tension lines of cable using only a drill and pliers.

Level Tension

Tension Receiver, Threaded Crimp Fitting, Steel Insert Sleeve, and Stainless Steel Washer

Used for level runs of cable, mounted into wood posts.

Wood kits allow you to create a cable railing system from existing wooden posts. Wood posts generally need to be placed every 4 feet, with cable spaced 3 ⅛” apart to satisfy code requirements.

Metal Kits

Level Tension

Tension Receiver, Threaded Crimp Fitting, and Steel Insert Sleeve

Used for level runs of cable, mounted into metal posts.

Angle Tension

Tension Receiver, Threaded Crimp Fitting, Angle Washer, and Adhesive Sleeve

Used for angled runs of cable, mounted into metal posts.

Metal kits are used to create a cable railing system using pre-drilled holes in aluminum or stainless steel posts.

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