Remote Actuation Systems
 Remote Actuation Cable Systems, Shuttle Molded Cable Controls

Remote Actuation Cable Systems (RAS)

CMA offers the widest selection of products available for a multitude of remote actuation requirements. Cable controls offer light-weight, reliable and cost-effective solutions for the remote actuation of latches, releases and locking gas springs. These products are being used in many markets that include furniture, physical fitness equipment, recreational vehicles, transportation and specialty seating, medical furniture and equipment and custom OEM products. Successful applications include hospital beds, stretchers, therapeutic seating and accessories, treadmills, examination tables, adjustable work surfaces, back recline, seat truck release and many others.

Select the appropriate products from those shown here which best satisfy your particular application. CMA will assist you in the design and specification of the best system for each application. Where it is required and the volume justifies, we will assist in the design of custom components unique and proprietary to your requirements.

Samples can be supplied to assist you in the final design and specification of your remote actuation system. Call CMA for a prompt reply.

Remote Actuation Systems Shuttle Molded Cable Controls

All design considerations for push-pull and pull-pull controls also apply to molded cable controls. Additional design factors do affect the design of these products. They include the molded conduit fittings, conduit selection, assembly function and dimensions.

Recognition of these factors, combined with a practical design for the application, will result in a successful, reliable and cost-effective assembly.

Design Considerations:

Accepted industry standards for molded part design should be utilized in the design and development of a custom molded fitting. In general, the following should be considered:

  1. Determine the type of assembly option desired; i.e., snap in place, push in place, retained with fastener, etc.
  2. The wall thickness should be as consistent as possible to minimize potential warpage or excessive shrinkage.
  3. The design should permit a minimum of _" length of conduit to be molded within the part. Using notched or serrated conduit with _" minimum length results in a minimum of 35 lbs. pull-off.
  4. The design should allow for a straight "open and close" of the mold.
    NOTE: Our Engineering personnel will evaluate your custom conduit fitting and make recommendations regarding its moldability.
  5. The fittings must be designed to allow the insertion of a support pin into the inside diameter of the conduit.