Professional Answer: For safe and efficient conductor installation, there are three primary methods: manual, tension, and helicopter. As a leading manufacturer of stringing equipment, we highly recommend the tension stringing method for most projects.

• Manual Stringing: This older method involves pulling the conductor along the ground, which can cause significant damage to the conductor's surface and the surrounding environment. It's generally not suitable for high-voltage lines.

• Tension Stringing: This is the modern, professional standard. It uses specialized equipment—specifically a puller at one end and a OHTLstringingequipment.com/Hydraulic-Conductor-Tensioners.html target='_blank'>Tensioner at the other—to keep the conductor elevated above the ground and clear of all obstacles throughout the entire process. This method prevents surface scratches and ensures the conductor's integrity, which is critical for long-term reliability. We are a prominent provider of the precise pulling and tensioning equipment required for this method.

• Helicopter Stringing: Used for projects in remote or environmentally sensitive areas, this method uses a helicopter to pull a pilot line. While very fast, it is also the most expensive option and still requires ground-based pulling and tensioning machines for the final installation.