Cable Clevis & Yoke End Fittings
Lexco Cable supplies cable clevises and yoke ends used to connect wire rope and threaded rod assemblies. Clevises feature female threading for quick attachment to threaded rods and are largely custom items, built to the thread size, grip distance between ears, clevis pin hole dimensions, and material required for the application.
A yoke end serves the same purpose as a clevis end but is available as standardized, off-the-shelf hardware with fewer custom variables. Lexco’s adjustable yoke ends are available up to 3/4″ thread, in self-colored steel, zinc-plated steel, and stainless steel.
Lexco also supplies straight and headed clevis pins as accessories. Straight pins require cotter pins on both ends, while headed pins need a cotter pin only on the opposite end. MIL-SPEC fork end pins are available, along with specialty pins for push-pull assemblies upon request.
When requesting a quote for the clevises you need, please specify the following:
- Thread: The thread size is required to ensure the rod will attach.
- Grip: Distance between clevis ears must be specified in order to provide proper clearance for the connecting hardware.
- Clevis Pin Hole: Whether Lexco is supplying your clevis pins or you’re using your own, the hole size is important for correct clearance.
- Material: We offer clevises in an array of materials; the clevis and threaded rod must be manufactured from compatible materials and finish for proper installation.
Choosing a Cable Clevis or Yoke End
A cable clevis is typically the right choice when the application needs a custom thread size, ear spacing, or pin hole dimension that isn’t available off-the-shelf. A yoke end offers a standardized clevis-style connection in common sizes up to 3/4″ thread, which can simplify sourcing when the standard dimensions fit the assembly.
Material selection, self-colored steel, zinc-plated steel, or stainless steel, should match the environment and the finish of the mating threaded rod or hardware. For assemblies requiring a specific pin type, Lexco supplies straight, headed, and MIL-SPEC fork end pins to match the clevis or yoke end.
