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GENERAL MACHINE PRODUCTS 53701 SWIVEL BREAKAWAY 7/8″ 450 NEWOur Break-away Swivels give you invaluable protection when pulling either fiber optic or coaxial cable.These simple tools provide an inexpensive fracture point between the pulling line and cable avoiding costly cable damage if the cable’s rated pulling capacity is exceededThe swivels are available in two diameters; 7/8 in. (22.23 mm) made from high quality aluminum and 5/8 in. (15.88 mm) made from steelThe 5/8 in. size is extremely convenient when working with innerduct sizes below 1-5/8 in. in diameterThe design of the swivels incorporates a replaceable tension bolt that joins the barrel eye and swivel body. The bolt separates when pulling loads on the cable reach +/-5%. The damaged bolt can then be replaced in seconds using an Allen Wrench (included) and screwdriver.The swivel and bolt head are color-coded for fast load identificationGENERAL MACHINE PRODUCTSuses a steel thrust washer and bushing in the larger break-away swivel and four (4) ball bearings in the smaller version. Both designs provide smooth rotation under load and help to keep twisting forces from reaching the cable.The larger break-away swivel, 7/8 in. x 4-5/8 in. (22.2mm x 114.3 mm) is machined from aluminum alloy with a black anodized finish for wear resistance. We offer six (6) standard bolt strengths ranging from 340 lbs. (154 kgs) to 1200 lbs. (544 kgs).The smaller break-away swivel, 5/8 in. x 3-3/4 in. (15.9 mm x 95.2 mm) is made of steel with a zinc plating finish for wear resistance. We offer eleven (11) standard bolt strengths ranging from 200 lbs. (91 kgs) to 700 lbs. (317 kgs).When placing fiber optic cable, 600 lbs. (272 kgs) has been the industry standard for maximum load tension on the cable.With the inclusion of Fiber Optic cable in new OSP designs for broadband construction such as FTTx, you can choose from our list of appropriate break points matching the cable manufacturer’s specification. When ordering a swivel(s) please keep in mind the need to also order a few replacement bolts. This will avoid delays in work if the bolt supplied with the swivel(s) breaks. Delays can then occur while waiting for replacement bolt(s) to be ordered from the factory.Note: The bolt design of the 5/8 in. swivel is slightly different from the bolt of the 7/8 in. swivel. Therefore, the bolts are not interchangeable between the two (2) sizes of swivels. Please consult the factory for a breaking strength not listed among our standard sizes.Ordering Information Aluminum 7/8 in. (22.2 mm) Diameter Break-Away SwivelBreak PointLbs. kgs Color Code Part Number Swivel Part NumberRepl Bolt——————————————————————————–340 154 White 53700 30332 450 204 Orange 53701 34786 600 272 Yellow 53702 34341 800 364 Blue 53703 343421,000 454 Green 53704 34343 1,200 544 Red 53705 34344 P/N 15380 Replacement Thrust Washer KitSteel 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Diameter Break-Away SwivelBreak Point Lbs. kgs Color Code Part Number Swivel Part Number Repl Bolt——————————————————————————–200 91 Orange/ White 71399 26309 220 100 Red/ White 71400 26310 295 134 Green/ White 71401 26305 340 154 White 71402 30333 400 181 Blue/ White 71403 26306420 190 Yellow/ White 71404 26307435 197 Violet/ White 71405 26308450 204 Orange 71406 25494500 226 Violet 70188 26325600 272 Yellow 71408 25493700 317 Brown 70191 26326P/N 30149 Replacement Ball Bearing Kit
