Download a PDF versionThis section is dedicated to understanding cable systems and various components.
The kits can be divided into two type categories
Non-Feed Kits
A non-feed kit does not have power, nor does it necessarily have to be fastened to a junction box. A non-feed kit can utilize a one piece or the two piece cable coupler for a more universal look.
A canopy only has to have a center hole for mounting hardware and can be as small as 2 inches in diameter to cover a mounting clip on a T-Bar or fastener on the ceiling
Feed Kits
Generally, a feed kit is mounted on a junction box using a crossbar. Sometimes the Feed Cord will start from another Junction Box located in the ceiling but not the mechanical suspension point.
A feed kit has a SJT cord coming through the canopy with a strain relief and a two piece cable coupler that allows access to the junction box without dropping the fixture.
Cable Couplers
The top side of the assembly (ceiling side) will have a cable with a molded stop on one end. The stop will fit into a cable coupler which has a hollow area and a female threaded 1/4″-20 thread on the top. The cable coupler acts as a fastener after the cable is pulled through the stop in front of the cable coupler.
A C-Slot Cable Coupler will allow the cable to adjust for a vaulted ceiling and allow the cable to hang perpendicular to the floor.
Two Piece Cable Coupler
One Piece Cable Coupler
Two Piece Cable Coupler
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 allows the cord to pass through 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 with a GR 1/4IP 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.The fixture end has an adjustable Gripper . The top of the gripper has a plunger to allow movement of the gripper anywhere along the cable length. There are a multitude of grippers available for any size knock out on a fixture. Pendant Systems also has grippers that will grab a cross cable that will run from one side to the other on the fixture.
One Piece Cable Coupler
W/#102 Strain Relief
Two Piece Cable Coupler
Feed or Non-Feed Kit
Non-Feed Kit
Non-Feed Kit
Non-Feed Kit
Bottom Exiting Gripper
Side Exiting Gripper
Made for Crosscables
Crosscables captive on 8” Crosscable with half balls on ends (also available with paddles). Often used with keyhole slot on fixture



Power Cords
Power Feed Tubes can be used between a gripper and the fixture. Power feed tubes allow the passing of a cord through the same hole as the gripper. This application is useful for a single cable fixture that only has one mounting point and balance of the fixture is important.
Used on Track Lightings Kits or Large Continuous Row Applications
Looks very similar to aircraft cable
Available in standard length for 1′-4′ applications and Extra Long for 4′-12′ applications




