NFB Cane Tip Replacement

When you tap your cane with this tip, you generate a good sound for echo location. You can also slide your cane to detect the nature of the surface underfoot. Most NFB canes use this metal glide tip, including the Type 2 fiberglass rigid canes (ACA##S), the Type 6 carbon fiber rigid canes (ACF##S), the Type 7 carbon fiber telescoping canes (ACG##T), the Type 8 carbon fiber seven-section folding canes (ACJ##F), and the 50/50 folding canes (ACY57F). The tip has two components: a rubber cylinder with a hole on top, which attaches to the cane, and a stainless steel disk, which is crimped around the bottom of the rubber piece. Over time, the metal disk wears in a circular pattern around the edge of the tip and eventually the bottom separates and drops out. At this point, it is high time to replace your tip. Tilt the rubber piece about forty-five degrees and pull; the tip should pop off. To put the new tip on the cane, hold the tip so that the edge of the cane rivet lines up with the hole in the rubber piece and apply pressure.