Positive Lock cables are hand-operated control cables with a T-handle that can be twisted to lock the cable in position anywhere along its travel. They are commonly used when an operator needs to set a throttle, choke, shutoff, latch, valve, damper, or similar equipment control and have it stay in place.
Application fit
Positive Lock cables combine manual push-pull movement with a locking feature that holds the selected position. Simpler hand-operated movement without position locking is typically served by Utility Cables.
Series options
Series options cover cable size, duty level, travel, length, mounting style, temperature rating, control head style, and end fittings.
Positive Lock cables are used when an operator needs to manually move a control and then hold that control in a selected position. Common applications include throttle controls, choke controls, engine stop controls, fuel shut-off controls, latch releases, valve controls, damper controls, PTO or pump controls, dump body controls, and other equipment functions that need a lockable hand control.
Engineering fit
A Positive Lock cable is usually the right choice when a standard hand-operated utility cable will move the mechanism, but will not hold the control position by itself. The operator can push or pull the T-handle to the desired position, then twist the handle to lock the cable in place along its travel.
Positive Lock vs. Quick Disconnect
The Positive Lock cables in this category use a one-piece control head construction. This provides a shorter overall control head length, which can be helpful when dashboard, panel, or equipment space is limited. For applications that need a removable or replaceable control head, review the Quick Disconnect positive lock cable category . Quick Disconnect construction adds serviceability, but the control head is longer to support the disconnect feature.
Quote details
Cable series, overall length, travel, mounting style, control head requirements, conduit fittings, end fittings, and temperature requirements determine the final configuration.
