Abstract: A self-adjusting wear resistant seal assembly is provided for a cable rod slidably positioned within a cable conduit. A continuous polyethylene collar is radially compressed in close clearance around the rod by an elastomeric seal which embraces the end portion of the conduit and the collar and holds a flange on the collar against the end portion of the conduit. An integral lip on the seal engages the rod to provide a redundant seal. Corresponding serrations on the conduit and seal cooperate to secure the seal to the rod. A tapered lip may also be provided on the collar for engagement with the rod.

Abstract: A self-aligning, wear-resistant seal assembly is provided for a cable rod slidably positioned within a cable conduit. A rigid nylon ring which fits snugly around the rod is held against the end of the conduit by an elastomeric seal. The seal has an end wall which overlies the ring and has an axial bore aligned with the ring adapted for interference fit around the rod. Corresponding serrations on the conduit and seal cooperate to embracingly secure the seal to the rod.

Abstract: Upper and lower relatively telescopingly engaged upright support sections are provided and a first of the sections is tubular and telescopingly receives the second section therein. The end portion of the first section into which the second section is telescopingly received includes structure defining an inwardly opening peripherally extending groove segment of generally 180.degree. in angular extent and openings through the first section aligned with the ends of the groove segment and provided with outwardly facing seating surfaces. A generally U-shaped tension member is provided and conforms to and is seated within the groove with the opposite end portions of the tension member projecting through the aforementioned openings.