BREAKAWAY SWIVELS

BREAKAWAY SWIVELS

53699, 53700, 53701, 53706, 53702, 53703, 53704, 53705, 71399, 71400, 71401, 71402, 71403, 71404, 71405, 71406, 70188, 71407, 71408, 70191

Our Break-away Swivels give you invaluable protection when pulling either fiber optic or coaxial cable

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.

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 breakpoints 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.

 

  • 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 breakaway swivels are available in two diameters; 7/8 in. (22.23mm) made from high-quality aluminum and 5/8 in. (15.88mm) 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 breakaway 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 identificationGMP 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 breakaway swivel, 7/8 in. x 4-5/8 in. (22.2mm x 114.3mm) is machined from aluminum alloy with a black anodized finish for wear resistance. We offer six (6) standard bolt strengths ranging from 340 lbs. (154kgs) to 1200 lbs. (544kgs).
  • The smaller break-away swivel, 5/8 in. x 3 1/4 in. (15.9mm x 95.2mm) is made of steel with a zinc plating finish for wear resistance. We offer eleven (11) standard bolt strengths ranging from 200 lbs. (91kgs) to 700 lbs. (317kgs).
  • When placing fiber optic cable, 600 lbs. (272kgs) has been the industry standard for maximum load tension on the cable.
Aluminum 7/8 in. (22.2 mm) Diameter Break-Away Swivel

P/N Swivel

Break Point Lbs.

Break Point kgs

Color Code

P/N Replacement Bolt

53699

300

136

Green/White

33211

53700

340

154

White

30332

53701

450

204

Orange

34786

53706

500

227

Violet

34787

53702

600

272

Yellow

34341

53703

800

364

Blue

34342

53704

1,000

454

Green

34343

53705

1,200

544

Red

34344

P/N 15380 Replacement Thrust Washer Kit
P/N 33293 Replacement Bolt for 7/8" Break - Away Swivel 3 Pack

 
Steel 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Diameter Break-Away Swivel

P/N Swivel

Break Point Lbs.

Break Point kgs

Color Code

P/N Replacement Bolt

71399

200

91

Orange/White

26309

71400

220

100

Red/White

26310

71401

295

134

Green/White

26305

71402

340

154

White

30333

71403

400

181

Blue/White

26306

71404

420

190

Yellow/White

26307

71405

435

197

Violet/White

26308

71406

450

204

Orange

25494

70188

500

226

Violet

26325

71407

570

259

Red/Green

37596

71408

600

272

Yellow

25493

70191

700

317

Brown

26326

P/N 33290 Replacement Bolt for 5/8" Break - Away Swivel 3 Pack