What is the purpose of the ferrule?

custom1 · 01-07-2012, 05:18 AM

I can't find a clear answer online. Thanks!

Painkiller · 01-07-2012, 06:07 AM

Your cable bosses have a slit to make assembly faster and easier. the ferrule makes up for the slit. it helps keep the cable in line, some have a seal to help keep dirt out. It also helps keep the outer casing from being gouged by the slit during repeated compression

custom1 · 01-07-2012, 01:12 PM

Thank you, painkiller!

arice · 05-11-2012, 10:20 PM

(01-07-2012, 05:18 AM)custom1 Wrote: I can't find a clear answer online. Thanks!

there are two on each cable housing. each of which keep the inner housing from being pulled into the device

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