Cables give balustrades and railings a sense of elegance, space and style. With careful planning and design, they have the ability to totally transform the look. Their clean and simple lines create a sleek and modern aesthetic, while offering uninterrupted views. They’re contemporary, low-maintenance and surprisingly easy and fast to install. Ronstan has been setting the standard for cable applications in balustrades and railings since 1988.
ABS1 - Threaded Terminal Adjusters
Description
A simple, clean and economical cableLengths/Span
Typically suits straight runs up toABS2 Type A - 10m (32’) maximum length.
ABS2 Type B - 5m (16’) maximum length.
Cable Diameters
3mm4mm
5mm
Specific Features
- An in-line system of minimal visual impact with no bulky turnbuckles to impede views.
- Neat and simple architectural connections for the ultimate clean look.
- Easy tensioning from the outside of the post allows fast installation and minimal time on site.
- The system is perfect for both vertical and horizontal configurations.
- Quality Grade 316 stainless steel construction suitable for harsh environments and long service life.
Applications
- Perfect for any situation where the goal is reduced visual impact.
- Ideal for domestic, commercial and public applications where access to the outside of the end posts is possible.
- Suitable for use with timber or metal uprights.
- Short runs in vertical or horizontal applications.
- Stair situations using angled washers.
ABS2 - Microloc Adjusters
Description
The versatile cable with a bold technical styleLengths/Span
Typically suits straight runs up toABS2 Type A - 10m (32’) maximum length.
ABS2 Type B - 5m (16’) maximum length.
Cable Diameters
3mm4mm
5mm
Specific Features
- ABS2 utilizes the unique Microloc adjuster, a bold contemporary interpretation of the dependable and reliable traditional turnbuckle.
- The articulated fork end and wide range of mating connections are perfect for both stair and horizontal balustrade/railing applications.
- Versatile connection options to suit timber or metal posts.
- Simply tensioned with a standard spanner or wrench – no special tools.
- Unique tamper resistant “press” pin option is available to minimise theft or damage. (below)
- Quality Grade 316 stainless steel construction for harsh environments and long service life.
Applications
- Suitable for horizontal, vertical and stair situations.
- Ideal for domestic and commercial applications.
- Where architectural aesthetics demand a cable with bold technical fittings.
Description
Tamper resistant cable for public spacesLengths/Span
Typically suits straight runs up to 20m (65’).Cable Diameters
3mm4mm
5mm
Specific Features
- Incorporates the World’s only true theft resistant turnbuckle.
- Unique tamper resistant “press” pins with minimalist architectural heads lock together to permanently secure the cable to the end connection.
- Fittings and lock nuts devoid of spanner flats cannot be undone with standard tools.
- Easily tensioned with unique “C” spanners - the average vandal doesn’t carry these in his back pocket!
- Sleek styling with aesthetics uncompromised by the security features and mechanical robustness.
- Quality Grade 316 stainless steel construction for harsh environments and long service life.
- Greater adjustment for longer runs and economy.
- Versatile connection options to suit timber or metal posts.
Applications
- Ideal for urban environments and public spaces or anywhere theft or tampering may be a concern.
- Plaza’s and squares.
- Beach and river front.
- Pedestrian walkways & bridges.
- Suitable for horizontal applications with longer runs.
Description
The ultimate in-line tcable with no visible threadsLengths/Span
Typically suits straight runs up to 8m (26’).Cable Diameters
3mm
4mm
5mm
6mm
Specific Features
- Sleek styling ensures clean, crisp in-line details.
- No visible threads for a smooth finish.
- Unique swivelling tensioner adjustable from between the uprights.
- Simply tensioned from one end via a discrete spanner flat for fast installation and minimal time on site.
- Available only in 7x7 cable construction for that braided cable look.
Applications
- Highly visible residential and commercial architectural applications.Highly visible residential and commercial architectural applications.
- Ideal for horizontal and stair situations.
- Where a premium in-line cable needs to be noticed.