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Cane tips & ferrules / buying guide

How to measure
your cane tip size.

Start at the fitting point. A clear shaft measurement and connection description help identify a replacement tip or define a custom ferrule.

1. Identify how the tip attaches

Check whether the existing part pushes over the shaft, screws into a threaded fitting, or forms part of a larger base assembly. The same overall appearance can conceal different attachment methods. Photograph the connection before requesting a replacement.

2. Measure the shaft at the fitting point

For a socket-style tip that slides over the cane, measure the shaft’s outside diameter where the tip sits. Use a calliper if available and record the unit. If the end is tapered, oval or worn, provide measurements in more than one direction and a photograph of the fitting area.

Shaft outside diameter and tip socket inside diameterTwo cross-section illustrations distinguish the outside of a cane shaft from the opening inside a socket-style tip. Lines with end ticks indicate the two measurements.A · Shaft outside diameterB · Socket inside diameter
Sizing illustration, not a product drawing. A and B describe different surfaces; the required fit depends on the material, socket design and approved sample.

3. Separate opening size from base size

The socket opening, outside base width and overall height describe different features. If you measure the removed tip, label each dimension on a photograph or sketch. A flexible or worn socket may not retain its original shape, so include the shaft measurement as well.

For a threaded ferrule, include the thread diameter, pitch where known, and the mating connection. For a quad base or assembled component, also show the shaft connection and footprint. A single width measurement is not enough to specify every type of base.

4. Confirm the unit and fit by sample

Write dimensions in millimetres or inches and identify which surface was measured. One inch equals 25.4 mm, but a converted number should not be treated as proof that two nominal fitting sizes are interchangeable. Material flexibility, profile and manufacturing tolerances can affect the final fit.

Check a proposed sample on the intended shaft before committing to a production order. Do not force a mismatched fitting or assume that appearance establishes its suitability for a support product. Include any intended-use and performance requirements in the specification.

What to send for a quotation

  • Product SKU or reference photograph
  • Shaft outside diameter and unit
  • Socket, thread or assembly details
  • Base width and height where relevant
  • Material, colour and intended use
  • Sample quantity, order quantity and destination

Browse cane tips, ferrules and bases, review our sample and ordering guide, or discuss custom component dimensions.

Have a measurement or drawing ready?

Request a quotation

Before approving a sample, use our cane tip sample checklist to record the agreed dimensions, fit and packaging.