Drain Auger Spare Cables and Heads | Replacement Spring Cables | Torchmark
Replacement spring cables, cutter heads and retrieval hooks for drain augers, with a fitment table for JQ-003, JQ-004 and drum augers. The repeat line in the drain cleaning category.
Cables are the working part of a drain auger, and they are the part that fails. A cable that has taken a permanent set will not feed cleanly past a trap bend; one with a flattened section catches on the pipe wall and can score the fixture. In a plumbing range, replacement cables turn a one-time tool sale into an annual one — and they are the line most distributors never open, because nobody gives them a fitment table. This is that table.
Fitment: cable to machine
Machine | Cable diameter | Standard lengths | Wire diameter | Head options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 mm | 4.5 m | 1.3 mm | Bulb head, cutter, retrieval hook | |
6 mm | 6 m | 1.3 mm | Bulb head, cutter, retrieval hook | |
6 mm | 6 m | 1.3 mm | Bulb head, cutter, retrieval hook | |
6 mm | 7.6 m | 1.3 mm | Bulb head, cutter, retrieval hook | |
6 mm / 8 mm | 5 m / 7.5 m / 10 m | Configurable | Cutter, retrieval hook, grease head |
Source: Torchmark Drain Cleaner catalogue. Cables are carbon-steel spring. Match diameter and length to the machine — an 8 mm cable will not run in a machine built for 6 mm.
When a cable needs replacing
The useful test is simple: run the cable out to full length and retract it. If it comes back with a visible kink or a permanent set, it will not track properly past a bend and it is finished. Two further signs worth teaching your customers:
- Flat spots. Where the cable has been crushed — usually by being forced round a bend it should not have been forced round. A flat spot catches and can score the pipe.
- Rough or burred end. This is what scratches ceramic. The end finish is a safety issue, not a cosmetic one.
Heads: what each one is for
- Bulb / drop head — the general-purpose head for feeling the blockage and working through soft matting.
- Cutter head — for harder build-up, grease and scale. Use with care in older pipe.
- Retrieval hook — for pulling out a solid object rather than breaking it up.
- Grease head — a larger surface for kitchen-line grease.
The limit that belongs in your catalogue copy
State this clearly and most warranty claims in this category disappear: these machines are not suitable for toilets, because the cable can mark the ceramic bowl. Do not approve a toilet-use claim for any model on this page. Cable length also does not by itself establish a compatible pipe-diameter range — confirm the intended drain layout and the operating instructions before approving a sample.
How to stock the spare line
- One cable per machine model you sell, in the length that model ships with — the exact replacement is what a customer asks for first.
- Heads as a small assortment — bulb, cutter and retrieval hook cover nearly every call.
- Drum cables in 6 mm and 8 mm if you sell the drum auger, since that machine is configurable and customers will want both.
- Consolidate into the tool order — spare freight is the margin killer in this category.
Ordering
Minimum order quantity is 500 pieces for the order, and mixed orders are accepted with the quantity per variant stated on the quotation. Samples are charged, with sample freight refunded after an order is placed. Typical lead time is 15–45 days from the confirmed order.
Frequently asked questions
Can I order cables without machines?
Yes. Spare-only orders are accepted; consolidating with a machine order reduces freight per unit.
Are 6 mm and 8 mm cables interchangeable?
No. Match the diameter to the machine — an 8 mm cable will not run in a machine built for 6 mm.
Do you supply heads separately?
Yes, individually or as an assortment. State which heads and quantities on the RFQ.
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