A successful underground cable installation is a sophisticated process that requires a diverse array of essential components and accessories, extending far beyond just the cable. Our "one-stop supply" ensures you have access to everything needed for a robust and reliable installation:

• 1. Conduits and Ducting:

  • Purpose: Provide physical protection for the cable from mechanical damage, moisture, and chemical exposure. They also allow for future cable replacement or additions.

  • Types: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP), steel, concrete duct banks.

  • Selection Factors: Cable size, soil conditions, burial depth, mechanical strength requirements, chemical resistance, and budget.

• 2. Cable Pulling Equipment:

  • Purpose: To safely and efficiently pull cables through conduits or into trenches without exceeding the cable's Maximum Allowable Pulling Tension (MAPT) or minimum bend radius.

  • Our Offerings:

    • Hydraulic Cable Pullers/Winches: High-capacity machines with precise tension control and data logging.

    • Cable Feeders/Pushers: Devices that actively push the cable into the conduit, reducing friction and tension from the pulling end.

    • Cable Stands/Reel Trailers: Robust equipment to safely support and unwind large, heavy cable reels.

• 3. Cable Pulling Accessories:

  • Pulling Grips/Eyes: Securely attach the pulling rope to the cable, distributing tension evenly.

  • Swivels: Prevent cable twisting during the pull, especially important for multi-conductor or bundled cables.

  • Pulling Ropes/Tapes: High-strength, low-stretch ropes or tapes designed for cable pulling.

  • Conduit Mandrels: Used to prove the integrity and clear the internal diameter of conduits before pulling.

  • Duct Cleaners/Brushes/Sponges: For cleaning conduits of debris before pulling.

• 4. Cable Lubricants:

  • Purpose: Reduce friction between the cable jacket and conduit, lowering pulling tensions and preventing cable damage.

  • Types: Water-based polymer lubricants are most common due to compatibility with various cable jackets. Selection is critical for cable jacket material compatibility.

• 5. Rollers and Guides:

  • Purpose: Support the cable and guide it smoothly through trenches, manholes, and conduit entries/exits, preventing kinking or damage.

  • Types: Trench rollers, corner rollers, manhole sheaves, bellmouths/conduit entry guides.

• 6. Splicing and Termination Materials:

  • Purpose: To connect cable sections (splicing) or connect the cable to equipment (termination) reliably.

  • Types: Heat shrink, cold shrink, push-on, or tape-based splice kits and termination kits, specific to cable voltage and type. Requires specialized tools for preparation.

• 7. Backfill Materials:

  • Purpose: To surround and protect the cable/conduit in the trench, provide thermal dissipation (for power cables), and support the surrounding soil.

  • Types: Native soil (if suitable), sand, flowable thermal grout (for power cables), engineered thermal backfill.

• 8. Warning and Protection Systems:

  • Purpose: To indicate the presence of buried cables to prevent accidental dig-ins in the future.

  • Types: Detectable warning tapes (buried above the cable), concrete slabs, buried marker balls/locators, and accurate "as-built" documentation.

• 9. Safety and Testing Equipment:

  • Purpose: To ensure worker safety during installation and verify cable integrity after installation.

  • Types: PPE, trench shoring, confined space entry equipment, cable fault locators, insulation resistance testers, VLF (Very Low Frequency) test sets, continuity testers.

Our expertise extends beyond merely supplying equipment; we offer comprehensive solutions, from advising on the right materials to providing the high-quality tools needed for every stage of your underground cable installation project.