This section is dedicated to give you an understanding of how these cable systems go together and a overview of the components and how they work together.  Download a PDF version here.

Non-Feed Kits	Feed Kits
Non-Feed kits do not have any power cables associated with them and don't necessarily have to be fastened to a junction box, although it may be done this way. These kits can utilize a one piece cable coupler or the two piece cable coupler for a more universal look. The canopies only have to have a center hole for the mounting hardware and can be as small as 2" in diameter just to cover a mounting clip on a T-Bar or fastener on the ceiling.	Feed Kits will have a SJT cord coming thru the canopy with a strain relief and a two piece cable coupler that will allow access to the junction box without the dropping of the fixture. Feed kits will normally be mounted on junction boxes using a crossbar.

Cable Couplers

The top side of the assembly (Ceiling Side) will have a Cable end that has a molded stop on one end. That stop will fit into a cable coupler that has a hollow area and a female threaded 1/4"-20 thread is on the top side of it for a fastener after the cable is pulled thru it to the stop to the front of the cable coupler. The C-Slot Cable Coupler will allow the cable to adjust for a vaulted ceiling and allow the cable to hang perpendicular to the floor.

CC1/4-202P Two Piece Cable Coupler CC1/4-20 One Piece Cable Coupler	CC-Slot Two Piece Cable Coupler CC-Slot1/4IP One Piece Cable Coupler

Power Feed Tube

There is an additional part called a Power Feed Tube which can be used between the Gripper and the Fixture which will allow the passing of a cord thru the same hole as the Gripper. This is useful for single cable fixtures that only have one mounting point and balance of the fixture is important.

PF-3/8 PF-1/2

PF-3/8 with a GR1/4IP Gripper shown with power cord usage

Mounting Hardware

The mounting hardware that attaches to the back of the cable coupler on the ceiling side will vary depending upon the kit type and the building structure. Below are various techniques for handling different mounting situations.

CC1/4-20 One Piece Cable Coupler	#89 2”Canopy	#94 5”Canopy W/#102 Strain Relief	CC1/4-202P Two Piece Cable Coupler
Two piece cable coupler assembly for fastening to junction box. The Coupler will hold the Canopy up. Feed or Non-Feed Kit	Using #112 to make loop with stop end of cable for looping around building structure Non-Feed Kit	Lag Screw w/one piece cable coupler for Wood Mounting Non-Feed Kit	Butterfly Toggle w/one piece cable coupler for drywall applications Non-Feed Kit
Bolt in application for mounting to Unistrut Non-Feed Kit	IDS Clip Mounting for drop ceiling T-Bar Non-Feed Kit	Drop ceiling J-Box for Feed Locations makes for a easy Code Compliant Installation.	Typical Junction Box Mounting w/Strain Relief for Cord Feed or Non-Feed Kit
GR1/4IP Bottom Exiting Gripper	MGR-SE-1/4-20 Side Exiting Gripper	MGR-SE-1/4-20-BS Made for Cross Cables	MGR-SE-TH Made for Cross Cables Often made captive on 8” Cross Cable with half balls on ends of Cross Cable

The fixture end will have a adjustable Gripper that will have a plunger on the top of the gripper to allow movement of the gripper anywhere along the cable length. There are a multitude of Grippers available for any size KO on a fixture. We even have grippers that will grab a cross cable that will run from one side to the other on the fixture.

Power Cords

18/3 & 18/4 White and Black SJT	12/3 SJT White and Black Used on Track Lightings Kits or Large Continuous Row Applications	18/3,18/4,18/5 Metal Braid w/Clear Jacket Looks very similar to aircraft cable
18/3 & 18/4 White SVT Coil Cords Available in standard Length for 1’-4' applications and Extra Long for 4'-12' applications	18/3 & 18/4 Black SVT Coil Cords Available in standard Length for 1’-4' applications and Extra Long for 4'-12' applications	18/3 Clear SVT 18/4 & 18/5 Coming Soon!