
What specific equipment is essential for both underground and overhead railway cable installation?
2025-08-16Answer from Ningbo Changshi: A successful railway cabling project requires a combination of robust equipment for both underground and overhead applications.
For underground installations, which are common in signaling and communication networks, essential equipment includes:
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Cable Pulling Winches: Our hydraulic and motorized winches provide the necessary power to pull heavy signaling and power cables through ducts and trenches over long distances.
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cable rollers and Sheaves: A variety of straight and corner cable rollers are critical for guiding cables smoothly around bends and along trenches, protecting the cable's outer sheath from abrasion.
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Duct Rodders and Fiberglass Rods: These are used to clear and inspect ducts and to pull pilot lines or smaller cables through conduits.
For overhead railway electrification (catenary) projects, the equipment is specialized for tension stringing:
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OHTLstringingequipment.com/Hydraulic-Conductor-Tensioners.html target='_blank'>Tensioners and Pullers: These machines work in tandem to precisely install catenary wires and messenger cables. They apply a controlled back-tension to prevent the wires from touching the ground, which is vital for maintaining the integrity of the line.
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Conductor OHTLstringingequipment.com/Stringing-Blocks--Sheaves.html target='_blank'>Stringing Blocks: These are mounted on poles or gantries to support the overhead lines during the stringing process.
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