Control cables are mechanical transmission cables used to relay the required signal or action from the operator to the specific control point. Due to the nature of their application, control cables must possess the following characteristics:
- Precise in action
- Suited for the environment (sub-zero temperatures, corrosive, prone to dust and dirt, oil-immersed, etc.)
- Easy to mount/dismount in complex, restricted spaces
- Flexible enough to be adjusted/recalibrated during their operational lifetime