Forked End Cable Fittings (Fork & Jaw Ends)
Lexco Cable provides a full line of forked end cable fittings, including fork ends and jaw ends, designed for secure, articulated connections in demanding applications. These fittings are commonly used in industrial, marine, military, and architectural systems where reliable load transfer and controlled movement are required.
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Lexco® Cable provides a full line of fork ends and jaw ends for use in a wide range of applications, from military and marine to industrial and architectural and more.
The term “fork/jaw ends” describes clevises that swage directly to the cable. In some respects, a fork/jaw end can be thought of as a two-in-one fitting, because a more rudimentary approach to fork/jaw end functionality is a cable loop with a shackle secured to it. This two-part configuration works perfectly well in many instances where a flexible cable construction can be used. However, in other situations, a rigid cable is advantageous. Typically, this is the case when minimizing stretch and modulus of elasticity are predicated on providing structural support. Where a cable is too rigid to form a thimble loop, the need for an inline fitting, such as a fork/jaw, is born.
Our inventory of fork and jaw end fittings includes:
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- Fork Ends (Commercial and MS20667)
- Toggle Jaws
- Strap Forks (Commercial and NAS1435-K)
- Open Swage Sockets
- Fork Terminals
</ul class=”list-cable”> Our fork and jaw end fittings must be machine swaged for proper hold strength. Lexco takes pride in our
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MIL SPEC and Naval spec fork and jaw end fittings do not include clevis pins (must be ordered separately). All other fork ends and jaw ends include clevis pins.
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on fork ends or jaw ends for your application, or contact Lexco Cable for more information.
Note: The hold strength of a fork end or jaw end is affected by the construction of the cable to which it is attached. A fork/jaw end installed on a 1×19 cable may yield a different holding strength than an identical fork/jaw end installed on a 7×7 cable, for example.’
When referring to “fork ends” and “open swage sockets,” it is inferred that the clevis end of the fitting is fixed to the swage area. In other words, both portions of the fitting are one continuous piece.
Lexco Cable supplies both commercial grade and MIL SPEC (MS20667) fork ends. Typically machined from 304 stainless steel, they are available in various sizes to accommodate cable from 1/16” to 1” in diameter.
Commercial and military grade fork ends must be machine swaged for proper hold strength. Please contact a Lexco sales representative to receive an assembly quote.
MIL SPEC fork ends do not include clevis pins (must be ordered separately).
Please specify “commercial grade” or “military grade” when ordering.
Swageless jaw ends are also available from Lexco.
Note: A fork end’s hold strength is affected by the construction of the cable to which it is attached. For example, a fork end installed on a 7×7 cable may yield a different holding strength than an identical fork end installed on a 1×19 cable.
Forked End Cable Fittings for OEM & Structural Applications
Lexco supplies forked end cable fittings for OEM manufacturers, rigging professionals, and structural engineers who require reliable, load-rated cable terminations. Each forked end is selected or manufactured based on application-specific requirements, including cable construction, load conditions, and environmental exposure.
Our team supports both bulk supply and fully assembled cable systems, ensuring proper fit, strength, and performance across production and field applications.
Applications for Forked End Cable Fittings
Forked end cable fittings are widely used in applications that require secure attachment with controlled articulation.
- Structural Cable Systems: Tensioned architectural and load-bearing assemblies
- Marine Rigging: Corrosion-resistant connections for dynamic environments
- Industrial Equipment: Mechanical linkages and motion transfer systems
- Aerospace & Military: MIL-SPEC assemblies requiring precision and reliability
- Construction & Infrastructure: Load-rated cable systems and support structures
Their ability to provide both strength and flexibility makes forked ends a preferred solution in demanding environments.
