Beyond the primary stringing machines (pullers and tensioners), a suite of specialized accessories is crucial for safe, high-quality conductor installation:

• Conductor Stringing Blocks (Sheaves/Travelers): These are pulley-like devices mounted on transmission towers or poles to guide conductors during stringing. Their critical role is to minimize friction, ensure smooth passage, and prevent damage to the conductor surface, especially for delicate or large-diameter cables.

• Anti-Twist Swivels: Installed between the pulling rope and the conductor/pulling grip, these accessories are designed to prevent the buildup of torsional stress and twisting within the conductor, which is vital for maintaining the structural integrity of bundled conductors and protecting the sensitive optical fibers in OPGW (Optical Ground Wire).

• Conductor Pulling Grips / Pulling Socks / Running Boards: These secure the connection between the pulling rope and the conductor(s). They are engineered to provide a strong, non-slip grip that distributes pulling force evenly without damaging the conductor's outer strands. Running boards are specifically for pulling multiple conductors simultaneously in bundled configurations.

• Dynamometers / Tension Meters: Precision instruments that provide real-time measurement of the tension applied to the conductor during stringing. This is indispensable for achieving precise sag profiles, preventing over-tensioning, and ensuring the mechanical integrity of the installed line.

• Pilot Wire / Anti-Twisting Steel Ropes: Lightweight yet strong ropes used for initial stringing, often pulled by drone or helicopter, to establish the path for the heavier pulling rope or main conductor.

• Reel Stands / Cable Jacks: Used at the pay-off end to safely support and control the unwinding of large, heavy conductor drums, ensuring a consistent and smooth feed into the stringing setup.

• Come-Alongs / Wire Grips (Handheld): Smaller, portable grips used for temporary holding, tensioning, or repositioning conductors during splicing, sagging adjustments, or hardware installation.