Product Description
GENERAL MACHINE PRODUCTS 71404 SWIVEL BREAKAWAY 5/8" 420# NEW Our 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 exceeded
The 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 steel
The 5/8 in. size is extremely convenient when working with innerduct sizes below 1-5/8 in. in diameter
The 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 identification
GENERAL MACHINE PRODUCTS uses 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 Swivel
Break Point
Lbs. kgs Color Code Part Number
Swivel Part Number
Repl Bolt
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340 154 White 53700 30332
450 204 Orange 53701 34786
600 272 Yellow 53702 34341
800 364 Blue 53703 34342
1,000 454 Green 53704 34343
1,200 544 Red 53705 34344
P/N 15380 Replacement Thrust Washer Kit
Steel 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Diameter Break-Away Swivel
Break Point Lbs. kgs Color Code Part Number
Swivel Part Number
Repl Bolt
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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 26306
420 190 Yellow/ White 71404 26307
435 197 Violet/ White 71405 26308
450 204 Orange 71406 25494
500 226 Violet 70188 26325
600 272 Yellow 71408 25493
700 317 Brown 70191 26326
P/N 30149 Replacement Ball Bearing Kit