Nutsert Tension Rod Wire Balustrade Kit For Metal Posts

Nutsert Tension Rod Wire Balustrade Kit For Metal Posts

The ProRig Original Design Nutsert Tension Rod System is our most popular DIY streamline stainless balustrade system for straight sections using metal posts. This system can be installed in just a few steps and has few visible fittings once complete.

Wire and tools need to be purchased separately, see above.

This kit includes: 

2 x M8 Nutsert Righthand Thread

2 x 3.2 Swage Terminal

1 x Tension Rod

1 x Finishing Cap

1 x Finishing Stop

Order 1 kit per wire run required.  WIRE TO BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY OR VIA THE ACCESSORIES OPTIONS ABOVE. 

IF YOU REQUIRE FACTORY SWAGING PLEASE ADD 2 FACTORY SWAGES TO EACH WIRE RUN IN THE ACCESSORIES SECTION ABOVE AND GIVE INSIDE TO INSIDE POST MEASUREMENTS IN CUSTOM POST DETAILS BOX ABOVE.

How To Install Balustrade System 

1. Mark out and pre-drill all end posts with 11mm holes at the required spacing. Pre-drill all intermediate posts with 4mm holes. Insert nut rivets into posts using an HN-02 Nut Rivet Tool, alternatively you can order posts with these pre-inserted.

2.  Measure the distance between the inside faces of your end posts and cut your wire 70mm longer than your measured section

3. Thread the finishing stop head first onto the wire then insert the wire end into your swage terminal.  Crimp the swage terminal four times spaced slightly apart using the HX-50 swage tool.  Screw the finishing stop into your end post and tighten using soft jaw pliers.

4. Pass the opposite end of your wire through all pre-drilled intermediate posts.  Thread the open end of the wire through the the finishing cap, then the tension rod and into the swage terminal.  Crimp the swage terminal four times as per step 3.  Insert the tension rod into the opposite end post and tighten using a ProRig Multi Tool.

5. Lock the system in place by tightening the finishing cap against the head of the nut rivet using soft jaw pliers.  For accurate and consistent tension you will require a tension gauge, however you can measure the tension by a deflection test.