What are the essential categories of tools required for a successful cable pulling project?

2025-08-16

Answer from Ningbo Changshi: A successful and safe cable pulling project, whether for overhead or underground lines, requires a system of interconnected tools, not just a single piece of equipment. We categorize these essential tools into three main groups that we supply as a one-stop provider:

  • Tension and pulling machines: These are the core of the operation. For large-scale projects, this includes powerful hydraulic pullers and OHTLstringingequipment.com/Hydraulic-Conductor-Tensioners.html target='_blank'>Tensioners that provide the controlled force needed to string conductors or pull underground cables. For smaller jobs, this may include winches or fiber optic cable blowers.

  • cable handling Equipment: This category includes all the support equipment that manages the cable itself. This includes cable reel trailers or drum jacks to safely transport and dispense the cable, as well as cable rollers and guides to support the cable and reduce friction along the route.

  • Pulling Accessories and Safety Tools: This is a diverse but crucial group. It includes all the components that connect the pulling machine to the cable. This covers cable pulling socks (grips) to securely attach to the cable, Swivels to prevent twisting, and tension meters to monitor the pulling force in real-time. This category also includes vital safety accessories like conductor clamps and ground sets.

A professional contractor understands that each of these categories of tools must work together seamlessly to ensure the job is done efficiently and without damaging the cable.

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