What size riser do you use to test a 3/16 inch cable at 60 lbs?

What size riser do you use to test a 3/16 inch cable at 60 lbs?

• A. No. 2 riser
• B. No. 1 riser
• C. No. 3 riser
• D. No. 4 riser

Answer: (A)

When testing a control cable, the fixture must grip and seat the cable in a way that the test load is transmitted through the cable strands without pinching or misalignment. The riser size is chosen to match the cable diameter so the load is applied evenly and the measurement is accurate. For a 3/16 inch cable, you use the riser sized for that diameter. It fits around the cable and provides the proper clearance so the 60 lb load is transferred cleanly along the cable. Using a smaller riser would pinch and deform the strands under load, while a larger one would leave the cable insufficiently seated, allowing slippage or misalignment. In short, the riser matched to 3/16 inch ensures an accurate, safe test at 60 pounds.

When testing a control cable, the fixture must grip and seat the cable in a way that the test load is transmitted through the cable strands without pinching or misalignment. The riser size is chosen to match the cable diameter so the load is applied evenly and the measurement is accurate. For a 3/16 inch cable, you use the riser sized for that diameter. It fits around the cable and provides the proper clearance so the 60 lb load is transferred cleanly along the cable. Using a smaller riser would pinch and deform the strands under load, while a larger one would leave the cable insufficiently seated, allowing slippage or misalignment. In short, the riser matched to 3/16 inch ensures an accurate, safe test at 60 pounds.