The right roller depends on the specific job. The main types of cable pulling rollers are:

• Straight Trench Rollers: These are the most common type, used for straight cable runs in open trenches. They prevent the cable from dragging on the trench floor, which can cause significant damage from debris or sharp edges.

• Corner Rollers: These are designed to guide the cable smoothly around bends and corners in a trench. They can be individual units or linked together to form a specific radius, ensuring the cable maintains its minimum bending radius and preventing excessive sidewall pressure.

• Manhole Rollers: These specialized rollers are used at the entry points of manholes and ducts. They provide a smooth transition for the cable as it changes from a vertical to a horizontal pulling path.

• Bridge Rollers: Used to safely guide a new cable over existing cables, pipes, or other obstacles in a trench, preventing damage to the infrastructure already in place.